Township Manager - Abington Township, Pennsylvania
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Location : Abington Township, PA
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number: 00240
Job Classification: City / Town / Village Administration
Opening Date: 07/10/2024
Job Description
Interested applicants are strongly encouraged to apply no later than Monday, August 19, 2024.
Abington Township (est. pop. 58,000) is a Township of the First Class and a first-ring suburb of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The Township is known for its affordability and thriving residential and business community and is widely regarded for its professional and well-run operations, exceptional schools, and a variety of high-quality housing and diverse neighborhoods.
Abington Township is governed by a Board of Commissioners, which is comprised of one commissioner for each of its fifteen wards. The Board is seeking a highly regarded local government professional with outstanding communication skills to serve as its next Township Manager. This position directs and administers all executive and non-legislative activities of the Township, except as otherwise provided by statute or ordinance, including the selection of key department heads and other management positions and professional consultants to ensure that the goals and objectives of the Board of Commissioners and Administration are met. Abington Township employs 277 full-time employees and has a total budget of $77.3 million.
Click here to view the recruitment brochure.
LEADERSHIP OPPORTUNITIES
During the first 12 to 18 months, the selected candidate may be asked to address the following priorities:
Advance the Strategic Plan: The Township Manager will play an important role in advancing and refining the Strategic Plan to account for progress in each identified area of focus and ensure the ongoing progress remains consistent with the current vision of the Board of Commissioners and the community.
Partner with New Economic Development Corporation: Work with the Board of Commissioners to assist in supporting a newly established Economic Development Corporation focused solely on retaining and pursuing new economic investment in Abington Township.
Facilitate Review of Long-Term Revenue Projections/Identify Options for Enhancement: The new Township Manager will be asked to work closely with the Board of Commissioners to assess long-term revenue projections and identify areas of strength along with any areas of possible concern. The Township Manager will then work with staff to prepare a long-term financial strategy that will identify projected scenarios with options to build upon strengths and decrease or mitigate areas of concern.
Maintain Strong Culture/Organizational Leadership: The organization will need to focus on retention and maintaining a culture of leadership and excellence. The Township Manager should maintain the culture that places a high value on employees and provides an environment where employees can develop and excel.
Compensation and Benefits
The salary range will be negotiable and market competitive, starting at $200,000, depending on the qualifications and experience of the successful candidate. The Township offers a competitive benefits package, including enrollment in a Defined Contribution Plan, comprehensive health, dental, vision, and life insurance coverage, and tuition reimbursement, as well as vacation, personal days, and sick leave. Employees also enjoy twelve (12) paid holidays annually and access to a wellness program with incentives and reimbursements. Reimbursement of relocation expenses will be negotiable.
Desired Qualifications
This position requires any combination of education equivalent to graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor's degree (MPA or equivalent preferred) in major course work in business, management, public administration, planning, or a related field. Ten or more years' executive level management experience for a similarly sized municipality, township, or county, or an organization of similar complexity is preferred.
Special Instructions
This position is open until filled; however, interested applicants are strongly encouraged to apply no later than Monday, August 19, 2024.
The pre-employment process includes a comprehensive background check and a drug screen with the candidate's prior permission.
Please consult the recruitment brochure for more information on the benefits available for this position.
01
Which statement below best describes the highest level of education you have completed?
02
What is the major concentration of the highest level of education you have earned?
03
Which of the following best reflects your number of years of experience in an executive-level role within a municipality, township, or county?
04
Which of the following best represents the population size of the community you serve or most recently served?
Required Question
Location : Abington Township, PA
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number: 00240
Job Classification: City / Town / Village Administration
Opening Date: 07/10/2024
Job Description
Interested applicants are strongly encouraged to apply no later than Monday, August 19, 2024.
Abington Township (est. pop. 58,000) is a Township of the First Class and a first-ring suburb of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The Township is known for its affordability and thriving residential and business community and is widely regarded for its professional and well-run operations, exceptional schools, and a variety of high-quality housing and diverse neighborhoods.
Abington Township is governed by a Board of Commissioners, which is comprised of one commissioner for each of its fifteen wards. The Board is seeking a highly regarded local government professional with outstanding communication skills to serve as its next Township Manager. This position directs and administers all executive and non-legislative activities of the Township, except as otherwise provided by statute or ordinance, including the selection of key department heads and other management positions and professional consultants to ensure that the goals and objectives of the Board of Commissioners and Administration are met. Abington Township employs 277 full-time employees and has a total budget of $77.3 million.
Click here to view the recruitment brochure.
LEADERSHIP OPPORTUNITIES
During the first 12 to 18 months, the selected candidate may be asked to address the following priorities:
Advance the Strategic Plan: The Township Manager will play an important role in advancing and refining the Strategic Plan to account for progress in each identified area of focus and ensure the ongoing progress remains consistent with the current vision of the Board of Commissioners and the community.
Partner with New Economic Development Corporation: Work with the Board of Commissioners to assist in supporting a newly established Economic Development Corporation focused solely on retaining and pursuing new economic investment in Abington Township.
Facilitate Review of Long-Term Revenue Projections/Identify Options for Enhancement: The new Township Manager will be asked to work closely with the Board of Commissioners to assess long-term revenue projections and identify areas of strength along with any areas of possible concern. The Township Manager will then work with staff to prepare a long-term financial strategy that will identify projected scenarios with options to build upon strengths and decrease or mitigate areas of concern.
Maintain Strong Culture/Organizational Leadership: The organization will need to focus on retention and maintaining a culture of leadership and excellence. The Township Manager should maintain the culture that places a high value on employees and provides an environment where employees can develop and excel.
Compensation and Benefits
The salary range will be negotiable and market competitive, starting at $200,000, depending on the qualifications and experience of the successful candidate. The Township offers a competitive benefits package, including enrollment in a Defined Contribution Plan, comprehensive health, dental, vision, and life insurance coverage, and tuition reimbursement, as well as vacation, personal days, and sick leave. Employees also enjoy twelve (12) paid holidays annually and access to a wellness program with incentives and reimbursements. Reimbursement of relocation expenses will be negotiable.
Desired Qualifications
This position requires any combination of education equivalent to graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor's degree (MPA or equivalent preferred) in major course work in business, management, public administration, planning, or a related field. Ten or more years' executive level management experience for a similarly sized municipality, township, or county, or an organization of similar complexity is preferred.
Special Instructions
This position is open until filled; however, interested applicants are strongly encouraged to apply no later than Monday, August 19, 2024.
The pre-employment process includes a comprehensive background check and a drug screen with the candidate's prior permission.
Please consult the recruitment brochure for more information on the benefits available for this position.
01
Which statement below best describes the highest level of education you have completed?
- High school graduate, diploma or the equivalent (GED)
- Associate degree
- Bachelor's degree
- Master's degree
- Doctorate degree
02
What is the major concentration of the highest level of education you have earned?
- Business Administration
- Public Administration
- Finance/Accounting
- Planning
- Closely Related Field to the Above
- None of the above
03
Which of the following best reflects your number of years of experience in an executive-level role within a municipality, township, or county?
- Less than 5 Years
- 5 - 8 Years
- 9 - 12 Years
- More than 12 Years
- N/A - None
04
Which of the following best represents the population size of the community you serve or most recently served?
- Under 30,000 Residents
- 30,000 - 60,000
- 60,001 - 80,000
- 80,001 - 100,000
- Over 100,000 Residents
- N/A
Required Question