The Town of Tappahannock is seeking an experienced professional to serve as Town Manager, the chief administrative officer responsible for directing programs and operations of the town government.

This recruitment profile describes the Town of Tappahannock to prospective candidates, identifies town priorities, and outlines issues, challenges, and opportunities that the new Town Manager will face. The profile also describes the town’s ‘ideal’ candidate in terms of qualifications, leadership style and desired characteristics.  The profile also provides background information on the community, its government operations, and organizational aspirations.

Qualified candidates are encouraged to submit a cover letter, resume, salary expectations and professional references, to The Berkley Group via email to jennifer.whistleman@bgllc.net. While the position is open until filled, review of candidates will begin on or around June 6, 2025, however, highly qualified candidates may be invited for interview at any time.  Inquiries relating to the Town Manager position may be directed to:

Jennifer Whistleman

The Berkley Group

P.O. Box 181

Bridgewater, Virginia 22812

Email: jennifer.whistleman@bgllc.net

Mobile:  540.435.2505

The following education and experience factors outline the qualifications for successful performance:
• Bachelor’s degree in public administration, business management or a related field. Master’s degree in a similar discipline is preferred.
• Five to ten years of successful leadership as a senior executive/administrator in an organization with comparable responsibilities and possession of a broad skill set appropriate to the breadth of town government operations.
• Local government experience in Virginia is highly desired.
• Demonstrated experience managing multiple complex capital projects simultaneously through a variety of funding/granting agencies.
• Extensive experience in local government financial management, including the development and management of operating and capital budgets.
• Experience in economic development, downtown development/redevelopment, and tourism, 
preferred.
• A demonstrated commitment to ongoing professional development through participation in 
organizations such as the International City/County Management Association (ICMA) and the Virginia Local Government Management Association (VLGMA). Designation, or progress toward designation, as ICMA Credentialed Manager is preferred. 
• A combination of education and experience that qualifies an applicant for this position may be 
considered in lieu of the more specific criteria listed above.