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The Montgomery County Association of Township Officials (MCATO)

TownshipManager

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A City or Town Manager manages operations and administration for a city or town. Oversees and directs all municipal departments. Implements policies that are voted upon by elected officials on a city or town council, and reports to the council on operations, finances or policy. Manages city or town budgets.

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-7% projected decline

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Job Description

Montgomery Township located in Montgomery County, PA, seeks an experienced Township Manager for a community of 26,210 residents with a significant commercial and light industrial business base. The Township's government provides a wide range of services to a growing community and is widely recognized for its efforts to provide a high quality of life and participatory government for its residents. The Township operates with an approved 2026 budget of $34,640,400 in total expenditures across all funds with approximately 100 full-time equivalent staff. The Township is in excellent financial condition maintaining a Standard & Poor's AAA Bond Rating. The Township has had two managers over the last fifteen years. The Township Manager is the Chief Administrative Officer of the Township, appointed by a five (5) member Board of Supervisors with each Supervisor elected at-large for staggered six (6) year terms. The Manager is responsible for the general oversight and day-to-day Township operations, which includes full management responsibility, leadership, and accountability for all Township departments, including: Administration, Finance, Fire Protection, Human Resources, Planning, Zoning and Code Enforcement, Police, Public Works, Recreation (including a Community and Recreation Center), and Technology. Work involves supervising all departments and coordinating activities of the Township to ensure operations are in conformance with policy directives, rules, regulations, and the Pennsylvania Second Class Township Code, as well as providing excellent municipal services. The Manager attends day and evening meetings with the Board of Supervisors and, as required, other governmental authorities and volunteer committees. Competitive candidates must demonstrate a high level of successful performance in areas that include finance and budget, planning and development, building community consensus and working with a well-informed, actively engaged population. A record of strong, open professional administrative leadership in a similar community or organization is an important consideration. Demonstrated and verifiable experience developing, managing and balancing an annual operating and capital expenditure budget of similar complexity to the Township's is required. In addition, demonstrated/verifiable experience utilizing sound and effective leadership techniques to establish goals and achieve results within financial and other resource limits, a proven record of leading with high personal integrity and ethical behavior and a record of successful labor/management experience and contract negotiations are important considerations.
Position requires:
A Bachelor's degree from an accredited college/university in Public or Business Administration, Finance, Planning or a related field. Master's Degree in Public or Business Administration, Political Science, or a closely related field or equivalent degree strongly preferred; must have a minimum of ten (10) years of direct experience as a municipal manager or assistant manager/senior executive, experience in planning, organizing, and directing administrative, operational services and municipal finance administration. Must have, or ability to obtain, a valid Pennsylvania driver's license. ICMA credentialing or comparable professional development and demonstrated involvement in municipal government professional organizations is preferred. Comprehensive benefits with a minimum annual starting salary of $180,000, dependent upon qualifications and experience. A copy of the Manager's Ordinance is available online at https://ecode360.com/11512125#11512125. Send cover letter, resume, and salary history with all included in one attachment to wpMgrSearch@montgomerytwp.org. Deadline for submission is noon on September 11, 2026.
Job Category:
Township Manager Job Type:
Full Time Job Location:
Montgomery County

Benefits

  • Professional Development
  • Dental Insurance