City Manager

City Manager City of Piqua, OH The City of Piqua, Ohio is seeking a City Manager to lead an independent community with a strong commitment to enduring principles and hometown pride rooted in principles that emphasize respect and accountability, responsible government and excellence in service delivery. This is an outstanding opportunity for leadership and community building in an independent Ohio community. The City of Piqua is home to more than 21,000 residents and offers small-town charm with big-city convenience. Piqua is located along I-75 and 20 miles north of I-70 with multiple generations of the same family still living in the community. The current City Manager is retiring in April 2026 after nearly 6 years of successful leadership at the city. The next City Manager is expected to be a relationship-builder with the ability to establish strong trust with City Commission and the public to enhance the credibility of City government. The Manager should emulate a combination of drive and diplomacy with a record of promoting employee development and leadership. Minimum qualifications include a Bachelor's degree in Public Administration, Business Management or related field, and a minimum of ten (10) years of years of progressively responsible experience as a City Administrator, Deputy City Administrator, Assistant City Manager, County Manager, Town Manager, or Department Head in a local public agency or municipal government in an administrative and managerial capacity; Master's degree preferred with demonstrated continuing professional development, with associations, such as the International City/Council Management Association and solid experience with the principles and practice of city management, including budgeting, finance, human resource management and government program evaluation. The City of Piqua offers a competitive salary, depending on qualifications and experience. In addition to a competitive salary, the City provides a generous benefits package that includes comprehensive medical with wellness incentives, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term and long-term disability coverage, paid vacation, personal time, sick leave and holidays. The manager will be a member of the Ohio Public Employees Retirement System. The City Commission prefers that the selected city manager reside within the Piqua city limits; however, residency requirements are subject to discussion during contract negotiations. Regardless of residence, the city manager is expected to maintain close proximity to the city and be readily available to respond to emergency situations and critical matters. Please note that all information submitted in connection with application is subject to disclosure under the Ohio Public Records Act (Ohio Revised Code § 149.43). Materials provided to the City of Piqua, including but not limited to this application and any supplemental documents, may be considered public records and released upon request. Applicants should not submit information they do not wish to be made public. The City of Piqua is an Equal Opportunity Employer and values diversity in its workforce. Applicants selected as finalists for this position will be subject to a comprehensive background check. How to Apply Post Date Apr 27, 2026 Application Deadline Jun 01, 2026 For more information on this position, please visit https://www.piquaoh.gov/DocumentCenter/View/3664/City-Manager-Profile-2026. Catherine Bogan, Human Resources Director cbogan@piquaoh.gov | 937.778.2052 Apply Now Job Details Salary DOQ/E Job Function Chief Administrator (City, County, Town Manager) Position Type Full Time City of Piqua Address 201 W Water St Piqua , OH 45356-2235 United States Population 21,000 Website http://www.piquaoh.org Form of Government Council-Manager ← Move left → Move right ↑ Move up ↓ Move down + Zoom in - Zoom out Home Jump left by 75% End Jump right by 75% Page Up Jump up by 75% Page Down Jump down by 75% Map Terrain Satellite Labels Map Data Map data ©2026 Map data ©2026 200 m Click to toggle between metric and imperial units Terms Advertisement Put your job in front of the right people! The Job Center is the best place to reach local government professionals. Post your featured job in minutes with more visibility through promoted search results, email, and more. Post a Featured Job