ERVING — After more than a month of searching, the search for a new administrative coordinator is almost over.

By the end of the month, town officials will deliberate on the three finalists for the position, which will be presented by a search committee during a meeting on April 25. Town officials refused to release the names of the three finalists, stating that applicants were concerned that their current employers would find out. This, however, appears to be in violation of the state’s Open Meeting Law.

“I hear that we got a really great selection,” said Selectman Arthur Johnson. “I would love to bring in some new, fresh talent. That is just what Erving needs.”

A hiring firm handled the first stages of the process, recommending applicants to the search committee, which then whittled down 17 applications to the final three.

The town retained the Boston-based hiring firm Edward J. Collins Jr. Center for Public Management for approximately $15,000, to sort through applications as they came in.

The salary for the position is between $60,000 and $70,000. “Without a doubt, Erving pays well and we have excellent benefits. This could be a life-changing job,” Johnson said.

Since the position became vacant, Selectboard Chairman William Bembury has donated his time to the town to fulfill the administrative coordinator’s duties.

The new administrative coordinator would oversee everyday operations of the town, managing and supervising the services provided by all town departments, commissions, boards and offices. The individual would report directly to the Erving Board of Selectmen with any updates on town business.

The coordinator would also prepare applications for grants, administer grants received, and work with appropriate state, federal and private officials on town projects.

Ongoing projects in town that the new administrative coordinator might oversee include a recently acquired state-administered Parkland Acquisitions and Renovations for Communities Grant that will fund the creation of a park on the site of an old mill in town, known as the Usher Mill property.