City Manager

City Manager Village of Johnstown, OH

INTRODUCTION

Johnstown, Ohio is seeking a highly motivated and accomplished local government manager with the experience and leadership skills to serve as City Manager for one of central Ohio's greatest small towns. Historic Johnstown is recognized as a close-knit and stable community with strong midwestern values which is home to ~6,000 residents and is experiencing significant growth demands. Its charming downtown is walkable, inviting, and serves as a gathering place that exudes a strong hometown feel. The next City Manager will be a respected, visible, and approachable leader, a proactive community leader, who will help it navigate the pressures and challenges of imminent growth.

THE ORGANIZATION

The City of Johnstown is a full-service charter municipality operating under the Council-Manager form of government. The City Council is comprised of seven members all serving at-large in four-year overlapping terms and serves as the legislative body of the City. The Mayor and Council President are members of Council and are selected every two years from among Council following municipal elections. The City Manager is appointed by City Council and serves as the Chief Executive Officer of the City. The City staff consists of 25 full-time personnel spread across several departments including the Service Department, the Police Department, Planning & Zoning, Finance and Law. The Law Director is appointed by and under the direction of the City Council. The Johnstown Police Department consists of 9 sworn full-time officers who serve in a variety of operational capacities including Patrol and Criminal Investigations. Emergency Communications and Dispatching is handled via contract with the Licking County Sheriff's Office. The City maintains productive, professional relationships with its three recognized collective bargaining units.

MORE INFORMATION

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First Consideration Deadline:

May 30, 2026 How to Apply Post Date May 06, 2026 Application Deadline May 30, 2026 Interested candidates should submit resume and cover letter to dcollinsworth@themanagementadvisorygroup.com Apply Now Job Details Salary $140,000 - $170,000 Job Function Chief Administrator (City, County, Town Manager) Position Type Full Time Village of Johnstown Address 599 S Main St # A Johnstown , OH 43031-9150 United States Population 5,182 Website http://www.villageofjohnstown.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