September, 2011 Positions Available
TOWNSHIP MANAGER department that is responsible for township
Lower Salford Township, PA (population 14,949) roads, parks, the sanitary sewer system, leaf
is seeking qualified applicants for the position of compost sites, recreational programming, the
Township Manager. This highly visible and re- municipal buildings and township fleet. The Di-
sponsible position reports directly to the five rector reports directly to the Township Manager
member Board of Supervisors and is responsible and oversees 22 employees. Minimum qualifica-
for the overall management of the township gov- tions: strong leadership and management skills
ernment. Managerial responsibility includes ad- are essential; Bachelor’s Degree in engineering,
ministration of a $7 million general fund budget, construction management, public administra-
oversight of the Police, Public Works, Commu- tion, business administration or related field,
nity Development, and Administration Depart- and ten years’ experience (at least five in a su-
ments. Candidates should offer a Master’s De- pervisory capacity) in Public Works or a closely
gree in public administration or related field (or related field are required. Other necessary skills
significant equivalent experience), a comprehen- include effective budgeting, smart use of technol-
sive understanding of Pennsylvania municipal ogy and time management. Excellent benefits,
law and a minimum of five (5) years’ experience salary based on qualifications in the range of
as a municipal manager (or significant equiva- $95,000-$100,000. Email a cover letter and re-
lent experience in a supervisory position). Can- sume to the attention of Mimi Gleason, Town-
didates with strong skills/experience in financial ship Manager, director@tredyffrin.org. More in-
management, technology, personnel manage- formation about the position is at Tredyffrin’s
ment and planning preferred. Competitive salary Website - www.tredyffrin.org.
and benefits commensurate with qualifications
and experience. Applicants may submit a letter
of interest, resume, and salary requirements MUNICIPAL FINANCE DIRECTOR
along with professional references to: Douglas Solebury Township, a relatively small but so-
Gifford, Chairman, Lower Salford Township, 379 phisticated and growing municipality located
Main Street, Harleysville, PA 19438; via email to along the Delaware River in Bucks County Penn-
personnel@lowersalfordtownship.org. Applica- sylvania, has a full time career opportunity for a
tions due by October 28. Finance Director. Position reports directly to the
Township Manager and is responsible for the
township’s day-to-day finance operations includ-
TOWNSHIP MANAGER ing payroll, pension, accounts payable, accounts
Hilltown Township, Bucks County, PA, seeks receivable, debt and cash management, banking,
skilled, experienced Manager. Located in subur- financial reporting, budgeting, and insurance
ban Philadelphia, Second Class Township has a coverage. The position available has evolved
population of 15,029, annual budget of $7.1 mil- from a part-time to a full-time position, and does
lion, 35 employees, and 4 department heads; not include a dedicated support staff. This is a
three Supervisors elected at large. Full job de- professional but hands-on position. Data entry
scription at www.hilltown.org. Excellent salary such as accounts payable and receivable process-
and benefits. Resumes and salary history/ ing, payroll entry, and account reconciliations,
expectation to: Hilltown Search Committee, 13 are primarily performed by the Finance Director.
West Creamery Road, PO Box 260, Hilltown, PA The position requires a person who is both
18927. Deadline is September 30. knowledgeable of fund accounting and municipal
government finance software, and is capable of
efficient data entry and account reconciliation.
DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS The Finance Director is responsible for produc-
Tredyffrin Township, Berwyn, PA (pop 30,000) ing an accurate and timely monthly financial
seeks a dynamic and energetic leader looking for
challenges in a busy, multi-faceted Public Works
statement accompanied by an analysis of signifi- Safety Committee meetings. Work is often per-
cant budgetary trends, major events, and items formed in office settings. Outdoor work is re-
of importance which are provided to the Board of quired in the inspection of various land use de-
Supervisors and the public. The Township Man- velopments, construction sites, or public works
ager will rely on the Finance Director to provide facilities. Candidate must have a Bachelors De-
guidance and analysis in budgeting, financial gree and 5 or more year’s related experience or
statement interpretations, and all other aspects equivalent public works experience. They must
of municipal finance. Bachelor’s Degree required possess a valid CDL License. Applicants are
with major course work in accounting/finance subject to a pre-employment background check.
and considerable experience in government ac- Applicant must supply current copy criminal his-
counting and financial management. Salary: tory record check from https://epatch.state.pa.us
$55,000 - $67,500 DOQ. For a copy of the full job upon offer of employment. Starting salary is ne-
description, go to www.Soleburytwp.org. To be gotiable. Applicants should submit a letter of in-
considered, please send resume, cover letter and terest, complete application, resume, and refer-
references to Finance Director Search, Solebury ences to Lower Southampton Township c/o
Township, 3092 Sugan Road, P.O. Box 139, Sole- Township Manager, 1500 Desire Avenue, Feast-
bury, Pa 18963, or email in .pdf format to erville, PA 19053.
searchcommittee@Soleburytwp.org by Septem-
ber 23. Lower Southampton Township is an Equal Op-
portunity Employer
PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR
Lower Southampton Township seeking appli- CITY SOLICITOR
cants for one (1) FT Public Works Director. This The City of Harrisburg is accepting applications
is a non union/exempt covered position serving for the position of City Solicitor. This position
at the will and pleasure of the Supervisors. De- performs professional legal services and related
sirable candidates must have management ex- work as required. This is a diverse practice in-
perience. Duties include performing complex su- volving legal advice, trial case work, and legisla-
pervisory, administrative and professional work tion drafting in all phases of municipal govern-
in planning, organizing, prioritizing, directing, ment. Must exercise considerable independent
and supervising the Public Works Department, judgment in preparation of cases, legal research
including sanitary sewer, storm water, environ- and interaction with the public, as well as gov-
mental, street, traffic control, street lights, facili- ernment officials. Salary range $83,000 to
ties maintenance, and other public works pro- $85,000. For additional information visit
jects and programs. Responsibilities include the www.harrisburgpa.gov and click on (Human Re-
operation and maintenance of township streets, sources) listed under the Category Browser.
traffic signals, school flashing warning lights,
street lights, sanitary sewer lines, pump sta- The City of Harrisburg is an EOE Employer
tions, drainage facilities, buildings, grounds, and Linda D. Thompson, Mayor
parks, police & public works equipment, and the
Illegal Connection Inspection Program. Other
duties include but are not limited to: establish-
ing and implementing operational and safety po-
lices, goals, and objectives for the department;
Ad co py f or t he Oct o b e r 1 1 issue
provide daily work assignments to the public o f t he Mu nicipal Jo b Junc tio n is
works employees; coordinate the use of public d ue Oc t ob e r 4. Copy may be
works employees and equipment for emergency faxe d t o t he a t t e n t ion o f
responses; provide assistance to residence, com-
munity groups, and government officials with Lisa Lon g enecker at (717) 236-6716 or
requests for information services; prepare a five send via e mail t o:
year capital expenditure plan for the depart- llon ge necker@plcm. or g .
ment; develop specifications and bid documents
for a variety of projects; developsnow removal
plans; and attend Board of Supervisors and
COUNTY MANAGER
The Home Rule Transition Committee of Luzerne
County, PA is looking for a professional, proven,
proactive, results-oriented and energetic man-
ager & leader for the position of County Man-
ager. The Transition Committee is currently ac-
cepting applications for Luzerne County’s first
County Manager under a new Home Rule struc-
ture of government beginning in January 2012,
and the position will be filled as soon as possible
thereafter. Luzerne County is located in north-
eastern Pennsylvania; the City of Wilkes-Barre is
the County Seat. Luzerne County has a popula-
tion of 320,918 an annual budget of $125M, and
1,987 employees. The Luzerne County Manager
shall serve as the head of the Executive Branch
of government for the County. The County Man-
ager is appointed by, and reports to, an eleven
(11) member elected part-time County Council.
The County Manager is responsible for the ad-
ministration of all County operations placed in
his or her charge by the Home Rule Charter, the Advertisement Rates
Administrative Code, and other County ordi- 1 – 50 $30
nances and/or resolutions. The County Manager 51 – 100 $60
directs the County’s organizational, operational,
management, budget and administrative opera- 101 – 150 $90
tions and activities as well as providing oversight 151 – 200 $120
for all Division Heads in the County. The posi- 201 – 250 $150
tion plans, directs, and controls the operations 251 – 300 $180
and activities of all County employees who report
through to this position. Minimum qualifications: An invoice will be mailed
Bachelor’s Degree, and at least 5 years’ relevant after ad is placed.
experience. Preferred Qualifications: Master’s 20% Multiple Ad Discount
Degree, or its equivalent, preferably in Public Ad-
ministration. Prior executive-level position a
plus. Prior experience as County Manager or its
equivalent a plus. Prior experience in transi-
tional startups and turnarounds a plus. Detailed
County Manager job description and Luzerne
County Home Rule Charter can be found by visit-
ing the Luzerne County Website at
www.luzernecounty.org. Qualified candidates
who meet or exceed the above criteria should for-
ward their cover letter, resume, salary require-
ments, 3-year references, and availability upon
notification of hire to: hr-
office@luzernecounty.org; Apply on line
at:www.cwds.state.pa.us or send hard copy to: PUBLICATION SCHEDULE
Human Resources Department Luzerne County
Courthouse, 200 North River Street, Wilkes- Issue Copy Due Distribution
Barre, PA 18711-1001. Dead line is September October 10/4 10/11
30. November 11/4 11/11
December 12/5 12/12
The County of Luzerne is an EEO/ADA employer.