Administrative Officer (COO)
Randi Frank Consulting, LLC Woodbridge, CT, USA
- Location: Woodbridge, CT, USA
- Categories: Administration and Management
- Job Type: Full Time
- Posted: Apr 23, 2026
Job Description:
Administrative Officer (COO)
Description
Why this role stands out
- Big projects, real legacy: Help deliver high visibility initiatives including new school construction, police department renovations, a community center, and long range infrastructure planning.
- Operational leadership: Coordinate every municipal department to deliver efficient, accountable, customer focused service.
- HR and labor relations: Lead recruitment, policy, union negotiations, classification and compensation, training, and workforce planning.
- Risk and compliance: Oversee safety programs, workers compensation, liability claims, and employment and labor compliance.
- Technology and cybersecurity: Guide IT vendors, systems, governance, and long term modernization strategy.
- Community partnership: Work inside an informed, engaged town that takes real pride in Woodbridge and expects excellence from its government.
Form of government
Woodbridge operates under a Board of Selectmen and Town Meeting form of government. Five Selectmen are elected at large to two year terms and serve as the legislative branch, setting policy, approving ordinances, and reviewing administrative functions. The First Selectman is elected every two years and serves as Chief Administrative and Chief Elected Officer with full voting rights on the Board. The Board of Selectmen appoints the Administrative Officer, making this the top operational leadership position in town hall.