Hooksett’s acting town administrator now has the job for real.

Carol Granfield of Meredith has been filling in as town administrator since November, when David Jodoin left to take a similar position for the town of Pembroke.

She will have the position officially on June 29.

Granfield has a strong background in human resources and working with employees and unions, she said. She has chosenalso worked with varied economic development programs that help communities and businesses.

She worked as town manager in Meredith for five years, town manager of Derry for five years before that, as well as being the first county manager in Cumberland County and town manager of Dixfield, Maine.

“I enjoy the varied work and connection with the citizens, employees and businesses,” she said. “I have been able to make positive contributions to the communities I served and enjoy being involved with making the community a wonderful place to live or work.”

Granfield has a master’s degree in administration from Central Michegan University and is credentialed by the International City/County Management Association.

“Now that the election and Town Meeting decisions have been made, one of the biggest challenges will be to ensure there is sufficient revenue coming to Hooksett to continue the outstanding services to its citizens and businesses,” said Granfield. “I plan to continue establishing a good rapport with the residents, employees and businesses. Hooksett has grown over the years and I hope to accomplish establishing appropriate written procedures so there will be consistency in treating everyone the same with the same standards.” Granfield wants Hooksett residents to know she is accessible and welcomes them to stop by to meet her.

Town Councilor David Ross is pleased with the choice of Granfield.

“Carol has shown herself to be very organized, prepared for every meeting, subdued in her demeanor, pleasant at all times, able to work with everyone she has encountered, and genuinely concerned for the town’s efficient and proper administration,” he said. “My only regret was spending all that money to search for others to compare her to, which only proved to enhance her value.”

Granfield’s salary has not yet been made public, as the contract has not been finished. Jodoin was paid $90,000 a year for the position.