Community Services Director

Community Services Director City of Piqua, OH The City of Piqua, Ohio is seeking a Community Services Director to work in collaboration with City departments and the community to develop land use and strategic planning objectives for a full-service city with strong traditional values and hometown style known for responsible government. This is an outstanding opportunity for leadership 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 25 miles north of Dayton -- a residential, commercial and light manufacturing community with a distinctive downtown. It is located on the Great Miami River, along the I-75 corridor, north of the I-70 interchange, well connected to the rich and historic culture of Ohio and to national markets. City of Piqua municipal owned utilities include Electric, Water, Wastewater, Refuse, and Stormwater. The City employs 196 full-time employees with an overall budget of approximately $159.9 million. The governmental budget is approximately $45.5 million, including the general fund, parks, safety services and street expenses, with enterprise funds and debt service comprising the remainder. Annual debt service is $5.8 million, primarily in utility funds. The next Community Services Director is expected to ensure that services are delivered efficiently, professionally and in alignment with City goals and priorities. Minimum qualifications include a Bachelor's degree in planning, public or business administration or related field, and a minimum of ten (10) years of progressively responsible experience in a local public agency or municipal government, the management of public sector planning, community-based programs and municipal administration including six (6) years of supervisory experience; American Institute of Certified Planners (AICP) is preferred. The City of Piqua offers a competitive hiring salary range of $114,000 - $146,000, 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 and employer contributions to a Health Savings Account (HSA) or Health Reimbursement Account (HRA), dental, vision, life, ST< Disability, up to 5 weeks of paid vacation, 5 personal days, sick leave and 11 paid holidays. The Director will be a member of the Ohio Public Employees Retirement system. How to Apply Post Date Jun 05, 2026 Application Deadline Jul 10, 2026 Please apply online at https://piquaoh.gov/jobs.aspx Apply Now Job Details Salary $114,000 - $146,000 Job Function Other, Department Head/Director 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