JOB ANNOUNCEMENT: Bordentown City Resumes Search for Full-Time City Administrator
The historic, one-square mile City of Bordentown – population 4,000 – is currently seeking an experienced full-time Administrator to oversee daily municipal operations and manage approximately 45 full-time employees throughout four departments, including the city-owned and operated water utility.
Bordentown City operates under the Walsh Act form of government, with a governing body comprised of three commissioners, one of whom is selected to serve as mayor. The Administrator will be required to report to the Board of Commissioners, attend monthly public board meetings, and serve as the liaison to the board for all federal, state and local agencies.
The Administrator will be responsible for: working with the CFO to prepare a roughly $4 million annual budget; administering employee contracts; implementing, interpreting and enforcing city policies. The Administrator will also be responsible for a broad range of oversight, including working with the city’s contracted professionals on the coordination of all publicly bid capital projects, overseeing all city insurance programs, ensuring municipal operations are consistent with the city’s risk management strategy, addressing resident requests and complaints, and any other duties regarding municipal departments and offices within the City of Bordentown, as requested by the governing body.
Applicants must have a minimum of 5 years of experience in municipal, county, or state government administration, including supervisory and HR experience. Bachelor’s degree is required and MPA or related graduate-level degree is preferred. Superior organizational skills along with excellent written and verbal communication skills that foster collaboration, responsiveness, and respect are also a must.
The City Administrator need not be a resident of the City of Bordentown, but must reside within a reasonable distance, as determined by the Board of Commissioners.
Interested candidates should send resume, cover letter, references and salary requirements in one PDF to: Tom Czerniecki at jpm@jerseyprofessionalmgt.com. Resumes will be accepted through December 15, 2025.
ABOUT BORDENTOWN CITY
Bordentown City is in the midst of a renaissance and has much to offer the ideal candidate by way of quality of life – including a charming downtown filled with restaurants, pubs, and boutiques; historic neighborhoods; a multi-modal transportation network with access to the entire northeast corridor and excellent walkability; as well as municipal offices located in a serene setting overlooking the Delaware River on one of the most historic properties in the state.
This renaissance also offers an opportunity for forward-thinking candidates to showcase their unique talent and skill set through the development and implementation of new policies to maximize efficiency, bolster the delivery of services to residents and businesses, and improve the overall quality of life throughout Bordentown City.