TOWNSHIP ADMINISTRATOR

Lumberton is a municipality governed under the Township Committee form of government, with a population of @12,500 residents and an annual budget of approximately $11.5 million dollars, seeks a motivated professional to oversee the daily operations of the Township consisting of a municipal workforce in excess of 70 employees.

• Position is a full time (thirty-five-hour work week), appointed position that reports to the Township Committee. Applicants should have prior experience and/or education in municipal governmental operations, local government business administration, or a closely related field.
• Bachelor’s degree in public administration, business management, political science or a comparable field is required. Candidates with master’s degree in public administration or closely related field, and/or accreditations or certifications in public management, organizational leadership or a comparable field are preferred.
• Candidates shall have a minimum of five years of experience in municipal government administration or comparable field. Further, candidates should have sufficient background to demonstrate knowledge and experience in a broad spectrum of municipal processes and procedures including, but not limited to:
  Thorough knowledge of municipal financial and accounting practices and procedures;
  • Understanding of governmental regulations, statutes and reporting requirements applicable to New Jersey municipalities, in areas such as public works, public safety, local government procurement, municipal budgeting and economic development;
  • Experience in managing large scale municipal initiatives, public projects, and grants application/administration;
  • Broad based knowledge and understanding of human resources management particular to public sector workforces, including experience with labor contract negotiations and day-to-day management of labor relations involving unionized workforces;
  • Evaluating the […]

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Drop-off location here at the Lumberton Township Building! 

LUMBERTON TOWNSHIP COMMITTEE STATEMENT ON APPOINTMENT OF SCHOOL RESOURCE OFFICER TO LUMBERTON TOWNSHIP SCHOOL DISTRICT FOR 2024-2025 SCHOOL YEAR

LUMBERTON, NJ – Lumberton Township remains dedicated to working with the School District to ensure that the services of a School Resource Officer continue to be provided to the School District for the 2024-2025 school year.  In light of the continued steep decline in State aid to Lumberton schools, and the resulting severe cuts anticipated in the district’s budget, the Township Committee is pleased to announce that we are working to finalize an agreement with the district that will enable the Township to fund the salary of the current School Resource Officer through the next school year, with the expectation that this agreement will be approved at the next Township Committee meeting on June 6th.

Lumberton Township Committee shares the sentiments of Lumberton Police Chief Anthony D. Nippins, who issued the following comment:

“Our commitment to the safety and well-being of our students and District staff remains unwavering. While we understand the financial constraints faced by the school, ensuring the presence of a school resource officer is paramount, the Lumberton Township Police Department and Lumberton Township Committee are actively exploring alternative funding sources to support this crucial partnership in maintaining a secure learning environment for our community.”

While the Township Committee welcomes the opportunity to work with and support our schools in any way we feasibly can, we nevertheless call on our representatives in Trenton […]