TOWN OF WOODBRIDGE, CT
INVITES CANDIDATES TO APPLY FOR
ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER POSITION
(Chief Operating Officer)
(Population – 9,041)
Lead. Modernize. Deliver.
The Town of Woodbridge, Connecticut seeks anAdministrative Officer (COO)to serve as the chief day-to-day operational leader—partnering with the First Selectman and Board of Selectmen and a highly engaged community to strengthen service delivery, modernize systems, and advance major capital projects.
Why this role stands out
- Operational leadership:Coordinate municipal departments for efficient, accountable, customer-focused service.
- HR & labor relations:Lead recruitment, policy, union negotiations, classification/comp, training, and workforce planning.
- Risk & compliance:Oversee safety, workers’ comp, liability claims, and employment/labor compliance.
- Technology & cybersecurity:Guide IT vendors, systems, governance, and long-term modernization.
- Big projects, real impact:Help deliver high-profile initiatives (school construction, police renovations, community center, and infrastructure planning).
- Community partnership:Work within an informed, civically engaged town known for green/open space, trails, education and a high quality of life.
Form of Government
The Town of Woodbridge operates under a Board of Selectman and Town Meeting form of government. The Board of Selectmen serve as the legislative branch of the government, approving policy, ordinances and reviewing administrative functions. Five members are voted at large every two years and select a Deputy First Selectman at their first meeting. The First Selectman is elected every two years and serves as the Chief Administrative and Chief Elected Officer with full voting rights at the Board of Selectmen’s meetings. The Board of Selectmen appoint the Administrative Officer.
Qualifications:
Required qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in financial management, public administration, human resources, management or related field. And at least five to ten years relevant municipal or government professional experience, three years of which shall be supervisory. Preferred MPA & over 10 years of experience
Strong knowledge of the principles and practices of municipal management and administration including human resources development, labor relations and motivation; organization goal setting, reporting and accountability, financial budgeting, risk management, grants, purchasing practices, general project management and administration, and policy formulation.
Compensation and Application Process
* Connecticut Municipal Retirement (mandatory-CMERS) Employee 5.25% ,Employer 16.71% of wages
* Anthem Medical Insurance – High deductible health plan – Single deductible/ 2,000, Two or more deductible/ 4,000, Town contributes 50% of the HDHP deductible.. Employee Premium Share = 17%. Delta Dental Basic and Preventative Care
* Professional Development and memberships, Holidays –12 plus floater, Sick leave 12 days, Vacation 2 weeks, Personal Leave 3 days.
Contact Ms. Frank about salary range
Woodbridge is an AA/EOE Employer Website:
If you are interested in this exciting opportunity, or need additional details, please contact Ms. Frank. To apply now please submit your cover letter and resume to Ms. Frank. The position will remain open until it is filled; first screening date is May 13, 2026. Top candidates will be asked to complete a questionnaire, so early resumes will be reviewed quickly.
Contact Ms. Frank if you have any questions– Ms. Randi Frank,[email protected] www.randifrank.com203-213-3722
