Township Manager
Job Description
The Township Manager is the chief Administrator of Township Business and is not required to be a resident of the Township. Township Manager is an appointed position as approved by the Board of Commissioners.
Role and Responsibilities:
• Direct, manage and supervise all activities and departments, including the Police and Highway Departments and Administrative Staff. Advise the Board of Commissioners of any issue within the departments and communicate the same through the commissioner assigned to the respective department as liaison.
• Establish current and long-range objectives and policies subject to approval by the Board of Commissioners, including strategic and operational planning.
• Research available grants, determine relevance, prepare and submit applications to agencies. Follow-up on awards and coordinate with Township Engineering Firm, Solicitor, Board of Commissioners, and Committees.
• Maintain grant records for reporting requirements and final audits.
• Provides advice, guidance, direction and authorization to carry out major plans and procedures, consistent with established policies and Board approval, including financial and operational matters.
• Ensures the adequacy and soundness of the Townships operational and financial structure including budgets, banking and cash flow management.
• Provide leadership and direction to all Township employees.
• Oversee the administration of all Township affairs including operational, financial and other official business.
• Represent the Township before the public, outside organizations, and other governmental agencies and organizations.
• Work closely with Township volunteer boards and committees to develop and provide recommendations and formal presentations.
• Responsible to develop and submit annual budgets to the Board of Commissioners for approval.
• Responsible for monitoring and administration of budgets and providing timely variances and explanations.
• Responsible for submitting reports to the Board of Commissioners and keeping the Commissioners informed of relevant matters.
• Responsible for providing the Board of Commissioners with reports and recommendations on a variety of functional and policy items.
• Responsible for working with consultants, analyzing their activities for effectiveness and providing clear direction based on Board policies and need.
• Must be the identifiable person the community can contact for questions, problems and concerns. The manager is responsible to assign tasks to personnel named to address needs and concerns and keep the Board of Commissioners informed of residents' concern and outcome.
• Provide support for the Planning Commission, Park & Recreation Board and Zoning Board.
• Responsible to provide code and zoning enforcement.
• Upon approval by the Board of Commissioners, appoint, suspend or remove employees or appointees in accordance with Township policy and procedures.
• Prepare the Board of Commissioner Agenda and attend meetings of the Board with the duty to take part, when requested, in and during discussion but without voting rights.
• Negotiate and sign contracts for the municipality subject to the approval of the Board of Commissioners.
• Function as the Public Information Officer, Pension and Benefits Administrator and Right to Know Officer.
• Communicate on a regular basis with the appointed Solicitor and advise the Solicitor of any issues that arise in the Township that may involve legal matters and /or litigation.
• Develop and maintain a long-range plan for capital improvements and expenditures related to Township property, vehicles, equipment and facilities.
• Represent the Township at approved conferences, meetings and intergovernmental organizations.
• Perform such other duties as required and designated by the Board of Commissioners.
Qualifications and Education Requirements
• Bachelor's degree in business or government administration or related field
• 5 -10 years' experience in business management, And/or township management preferred
Preferred Skills
• Computer literate and working knowledge with Word, Excel and website applications
• Good organization skills and proven ability to manage people, programs and facilities
• Capable of understanding contracts, laws and regulations of First-Class Township government including the First-Class Township Code.
to apply, Please bring in your resume and application to the township building at 21 n bartram ave Glenolden pA 19036.
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