TOWNSHIP MANAGER

Definition: This employee is responsible for directing the day-to-day conduct of township business and for carrying out the policies of the board of supervisors. The employee is responsible for maintaining township financial records, preparing financial reports, paying financial obligations, and keeping supervisors informed of the township's financial condition. Work involves contact. with citizens to see that their problems and concerns are dealt with or brought to the attention of other officials.

Work is reviewed by the board of supervisors through periodic written and oral reports and by outside audit of financial records.

Duties:

1. Assists citizens by informing them of township rules and laws, explaining procedures, ordinances, and hearing complaints and either resolving them or referring them to the responsible official.

2. Performs the duty of Secretary compiling the agenda for supervisor meetings, attends meetings providing detailed meeting minutes and reports.

3. Performs the duty of Treasurer and must be bondable.

4. Conducts research on other municipal programs, ordinances, fee structures, etc. for use by supervisors in making decisions.

5. Directs the recording and deposit of funds in proper accounts, manages all township funds to township's best advantage.

6. Monitors and manages the operation of various state or federal grant projects or programs by explaining program operations to participants expending funds in accordance with the grant contract and maintaining records of project status and disposition of funds.

7. Oversees purchases equipment and services assuring that major purchases are advertised, bid upon, and awarded in accordance with law.

8. Pays bills and other obligations upon approval of supervisors, scheduling payments to the township's advantage by observing due dates, and discount periods.

9. Searches out and applies for other sources of funds such as grants, loans, credits. discounts etc., when appropriate.

10. Develops and implements administrative and operating procedures to meet township needs and carry out approved policies.

11. Prepares the annual budget for review by supervisors by summarizing past expenditures, estimating costs of future needs, computing expected revenues, and organizing data into required reporting format.

12. Maintains payroll and benefit records for all township employees.

13. Reconciles checking accounts, balances bookkeeping records, and assures the necessary vouchers, receipts, etc. are properly recorded and filed for audit., purposes.

14. Prepares fiscal reports for supervisors periodically and upon request.

15. Monitors insurance coverage to ensure that policies are renewed, new equipment covered, risks are minimized, and the best rates are obtained.

16. Prepares various reports required by the state and federal government and by insurance carriers.

17. Maintains other records in accordance with a retention schedule of items such as advertising, bids, contracts, road repairs, official actions, and incidents.

18. Directs and oversees township services such as road department and sewer department.

19. Performs other duties as assigned by supervisors.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Knowledge of the principles and practices of public administration.

Knowledge of fiscal policies and procedures applicable to municipal finance administration.

Knowledge of modern office practices and procedures.

Ability to effectively motivate and direct the activities of other employees, explain, and justify township problems and needs to supervisors, and deal conscientiously, fairly, and diplomatically with all public requests.

Ability to learn and apply numerous rules, regulations, and laws under which township operations must be conducted.

Ability to work effectively with township officials, other government officials, business associates and the public.

Ability to analyze municipal problems and needs and to recommend workable solutions.

Ability to develop and set up procedures for the activities to be performed.

Ability to assemble, organize, and present status information from various source materials concerning the operation of township programs and procedures.

Ability to review information for compliance with specific administrative or procedural rules.

Ability to organize work in a manner which ensures smooth processing and efficient accomplishment of priority items.

Ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing.

Applicant MUST BE BONDABLE

This position offers a competitive salary commensurate with experience. Additionally, we offer a comprehensive benefits package including health insurance, retirement plans, paid time off.

This is a complex Management Position with the Township. If you Meet the Qualifications for this role and are looking for an exciting opportunity to contribute to the financial success of our organization, we encourage you to apply. Please submit your resume along with a cover letter detailing your relevant experience. A Rush Township application will also need to be completed to run a background check.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person