While the City of Trenton has ordinances prescribing salary and residency requirements, salary and exceptions to residency requirements are negotiable.  All interested applicants are encouraged to apply by sending a resume to:  Thomas H. Neff, Director, DLGS, Attention: Tina Vignali, 101 S. Broad Street, P.O. Box 803, Trenton, NJ 08625-0803 or via email to dlgs@dca.state.nj.us.

Recipients are asked to bring this to the attention of any individual you think may be interested.

Descriptions of the positions follow.

Business Administrator: As Chief Administrative Officer for City, candidate will be responsible for overseeing departmental operations.  Municipal budget of approximately $187 million.  Supervises and assists in preparation of budget and administering budgetary control.  Advises on policy matters, personnel issues and administrative problems. Liaison between administration and governing body.  Experience negotiating collective bargaining agreements. Prepare reports.  Must have excellent organizational skills; outstanding written and verbal communication skills; understand New Jersey municipal finance and New Jersey Civil Service Rules.  Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university required, MPA or other relevant advanced degree preferred.  Minimum of 5 years NJ municipal management in similarly sized municipality which shall have involved setting organizational goals, setting policy, developing operating guidelines. 

Director, Law Department: Provide legal services and advice for Mayor, City Council, and municipal departments. Must have knowledge of appropriate federal, state and local laws, regulations and ordinances related to municipal operations.  5 years New Jersey municipal law experience required. Member of NJ Bar in good standing. 

Director, Department of Public Works: Directs a department of approximately 288 individuals.  Programs include road, sewer, water line construction, repair and maintenance; sanitation operations; traffic signal installation, maintenance, and repair; landscape and tree maintenance; water/sewer treatment; prepares annual capital improvement budget; Directs studies of public works functions; supervises use of equipment; maintains records/files; prepares reports and correspondence.  Department budget of approximately $12.2 million, plus water and sewer utilities with a combined budget of approximately $50.4 million.  Excellent written and verbal communication skills.  6 years of experience in development, administration and implementation of public works or similar programs, 4 years of which shall have included management responsibilities.  Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university required, MPA or other relevant advanced degree preferred.   Certified Public Works Manager preferred.

Director, Department of Inspections: Knowledgeable in prevailing construction code, regulations, laws, Housing and Zoning ordinances.  5 years of supervisory experience enforcing municipal codes and ordinances.  Construction Code official license preferred.  Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Police Director: Prior to his/her appointment, the Police Director shall have at least 5 years of experience in a responsible/supervisory capacity in public administration and policing. The preferred candidate, while not required, will also possess the following:  bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in public or business administration, criminal justice or related field.  Completion of FBI National Academy, West Point Leadership or similar program a plus.

Director, Department of Finance: The successful candidate must have a minimum of 5 years of experience in municipal finance and a Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, budgeting, economics, or business administration from an accredited university.  CPA preferred. Must possess a valid certification as a Chief Municipal Finance Officer issued by the New Jersey Department of Community Affairs, grant application and processing experience, supervisory skills, experience in managing municipal budgets in excess of $150 million and knowledge of statutory requirements. The Director of Finance shall be experienced in all financial operations of the city including reviewing expenditures for compliance and developing budget and financial policies, verifying accuracy of processed fiscal actions, estimating revenues and expenditures, monitoring internal financial controls and developing budgeting systems. Municipal budget of approximately $187 million with City receiving significant Transitional Aid.   Knowledge of Edmunds system, payroll and developing budgeting systems.  Prepares annual debt statement and other statements and reports as necessary.