Compensation includes benefits. Salary will be commensurate with the qualifications and experience of the successful candidate.

To be considered, please send a cover letter, resume, and salary require­ments to Jeff Seagraves, Manager, Thornbury Township, 6 Township Drive, Cheyney, PA 19319 or email to jeff@thornbury.org. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. EOE.
(Posted 05/05/08)

Finance Director
Milford Township in Bucks County is seeking a finance director. Responsibilities include developing the budget, multi-year financial plan, and policies for investments, debt, and operating reserves; coordinating capital programming; preparing financial reports; performing cost and internal control to ensure standard accounting procedures; supervising work­loads; and serving human resources functions. A bachelor’s degree in a re­lated field and municipal experience are required. Must be skilled in the use of computers and proficient with QuickBooks, Excel, and Word. Salary DOQ. Excellent benefits package.

Send one-page cover letter, resume, and references to:  Jeffrey Vey, Township Manager, P.O. Box 86, Spinnerstown, PA 18968, or e-mail to stecker.milford@comcast.net. EOE.
(Posted 05/05/08)

CODE ENFORCEMENT/ZONING OFFICER
Salisbury Township in Lancaster County, a growing agricultural community of 10,000 population, 43 square miles, 120 miles of road, and concentrated commercial and industrial development in the Route 30 corridor, is accepting applications for the position of code enforcement/zoning officer. The position will fill an impending vacancy due to retirement. Twelve-month transition; member of township management team reporting directly to the board of supervisors. Position requires strong organizational skills, excellent written and verbal communication skills, and a commitment to serving the public.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, administration and enforcement of the township's zoning and various code ordinances and related permitting, and attending or conducting hearings and meetings as required. Municipal experience is preferred; understanding of land use planning is helpful. The selected candidate will have considerable interaction with developers and the general public. A career path position with an excellent benefits package. Compensation will be commensurate with experience. All applications will be treated in strictest confidence.

Please forward a cover letter, resume, and salary requirements to Les Houck, Township Secretary, 361 Diemwoods Drive, New Holland, PA 17557. For more information, call Mr. Houck at (717) 768-0143, ext. 3.
(Posted 04/17/08)

TOWNSHIP ADMINISTRATOR/ZONING OFFICER
Heidelberg Township in Lehigh County is seeking a township administrator/zoning officer. The rural township has a population of 3,300 and a budget of $1 million. The position involves the administration and enforcement of all ordinances, issuing of permits, land planning and development, human resource management, budgeting and financial planning, grant procurement, and office management.

The ideal applicant will have a bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in a related field, plus experience in municipal government and financial management; knowledge of the Municipalities Planning Code, Second Class Township Code, and Uniform Construction Code; and computer proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and QuickBooks. Excellent benefits package.

Applications are available at the Heidelberg Township Municipal Building, 6272 Route 309, P.O. Box 218, New Tripoli, PA 18066, or by calling Barry Mantz at (610) 767-9297. Applications/resumes, including salary history and salary requirements, should be mailed or delivered to the municipal building to the attention of Barry Mantz. Applications accepted until May 30, 2008. EOE.
(Posted 04/09/08)

TOWNSHIP MANAGER
Upper Makefield Township, a bucolic municipality located along the Delaware River in Bucks County, is seeking an accomplished administrative executive with multifaceted experience. The township has about 8,500 residents and a budget of $35 million. It is known for its dedication to preserving farm land/open space and is equally convenient to New York City or Philadelphia. The township is governed by a five-member board of supervisors and has a six-person public works department, an 11-person administrative staff, and an 18-officer police department with two additional staff. 

Success in this role requires a seasoned professional who brings functional expertise in key administrative competencies and an established ability to implement change while maintaining a team-oriented management style as he/she leads the township in the consistently excellent delivery of service to the residents.

A degree in public administration or equivalent experience is required. Municipal experience is preferred.  Knowledge of zoning, code enforcement, public works administration, and, specifically, municipal finance is necessary. People skills in dealing with a sophisticated populace and staff are essential. Salary is negotiable.

Send resume to: Upper Makefield Township Manager Search, Attn: John B. Rice, Grim, Biehn & Thatcher, P.O. Box 215, Perkasie, PA 18944. Position open until filled. EOE.
(Posted 04/09/08)

TOWNSHIP ENGINEER/PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR
East Norriton Township in Montgomery County, population 13,211, is seeking a professional engineer to direct and coordinate the planning, design, and construction of township facilities and infrastructures. Must have a Pennsylvania professional engineer’s license and a thorough knowledge of civil engineering principles and practices, plus be proactive to develop, initiate, implement, and administer municipal projects and programs. Individual must be familiar with sanitary sewer and stormwater management facilities.

This position will require a highly motivated individual. Municipal experience is preferred, along with demonstrated supervisory experience. Excellent written and verbal skills and the ability to express ideas on technical subjects in a clear and concise manner are required, as well as proficiency with standard computing technologies and knowledge of a GIS system. Salary commensurate with experience. Position open until filled.

Please send a cover letter, resume, and salary requirements to Helmuth J.H. Baerwald, Township Manager, 2501 Stanbridge St., East Norriton, PA 19401-1616 or e-mail to info@eastnorritontwp.org. EOE.
(Posted 04/09/08)

TOWNSHIP MANAGER
Manheim Township, a township of the first class in Lancaster County, population 35,000, is seeking qualified applicants for the position of township manager. This highly visible, responsible position reports directly to a five-member board of commissioners and has managerial responsibility for township administration, including the finance, code compliance, planning and zoning, library, recreation, public safety (including three volunteer fire departments), and public works departments.

The successful candidate will have a bachelor’s degree in public administration or a related field or strong equivalent experience, a comprehensive understanding of state laws relating to municipal government, and at least five years of experience in local government administration, including demonstrated executive/administrative/supervisory skills. Township residency is required.

Manheim Township’s residents participate actively in local government programs, and the manager is expected to work effectively with them. The budget for 2008 is $16 million, with 137 full-time employees.

The township provides a competitive salary based on qualifications and experience, plus a comprehensive benefits package. Please e-mail resume and letter of qualification to: North Group Consultants at lbishop@northgroupconsultants.com or fax to (717) 299-9300. E-mail communication is preferred. EOE.
(Posted 04/01/08)