Township Administrator - Pierce Township, Clermont County

Township Administrator
Pierce Township, Clermont County

Classification: Full-Time Permanent (exempt)
Rate of Pay: Dependent on Qualifications
Reports To: Board of Trustees
Purpose: The Township Administrator is the Chief Administrative Officer of Pierce Township and is responsible for the day-to-day execution of the operations of the Township.
Scope: The responsibilities of this position include helping to plan, coordinate, and implement Township goals. 

Pierce Township is currently accepting applications for the position of Township Administrator.  This is a full-time position that would operate under the direction of the Board of Trustees.  The Township Administrator is responsible for the overall administration of all Township departments, operations, and personnel.  Required qualifications include a Bachelor’s degree in Public Administration, Business Administration, Community/Urban Planning, Political Science, or Finance.  A Master’s Degree is preferred.  Applicants must have a working knowledge of zoning, planning, civil engineering, human resources, economic development, and public policy development.  Required experience of several years of progressively responsible leadership at a federal, state, or local government or corporate business level.  A valid driver’s license is required. 

EDUCATION AND CERTIFICATION:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Public Administration, Business Administration, Community/Urban Planning, Political Science or Finance. Master’s Degree preferred.
• Must have a working knowledge of zoning, planning, civil engineering, human resources, economic development, or public policy development.
• Must have several years of progressively responsible leadership experience at a federal, state, or local government or corporate business level.
• A valid driver’s license is required.
• Capable of meeting all requirements of Ohio Revised Code Section 505.032.

SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES:

• Effective leadership.
• Effective communications – oral and written.
• Listening, public relations, and conflict management.
• Facilitating meetings and events.
• Planning, including defining metrics to track progress.
• Analyzing and resolving complex matters and using available resources to make informed decisions.
• Township form of government and applicable laws and regulations.
• Basic principles and practices of economic development, police, fire/EMS, zoning, and road and cemetery maintenance.
• Public budgeting and accounting principles.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assist Trustees in short and long-term financial, personnel, capital improvement, and economic development planning and priority setting.
  • In coordination with the Fiscal Office, prepare annual budgets based on revenue projections, service needs, and township plans.
  • Review purchase orders, invoices, and contracts to ensure conformance to approved budgets; project and monitor expenditures.
  • Attend Board, committee, and other public meetings as needed.  Prepare and distribute meeting agendas along with pertinent information.  Represent the Township at conferences, training sessions, public meetings, or private functions as needed. 
  • Negotiate and execute contracts for public services.
• Direct and supervise all Township operations through regular interaction with elected officials, department heads, employees and public consultants, and contractors.
  • Assisting employee work duties, measure employee performance, and administer and enforce personnel policy directives.
  • Recommend to the Board of Trustees candidates for hire, promotion, discipline or termination.
  • Implement policies, procedures, and plans as approved by the Board of Trustees.
  • Lead the evaluation of the efficiency and effectiveness of current services, seeking ways to best utilize Township resources.  Seek alternative funding methods for public service.
• Foster constructive relationships with citizens, business owners, and other community stakeholders.  Receive and respond to requests for services and facilitate solutions to public concerns.
• Communicate effectively (oral, written, and presentation):
  • Disseminate public information using a variety of communication tools.
  • Interact constructively with news media outlets.  Issue news releases and coordinate and participate in media events as needed.
• Promote cooperation with other government agencies.  Coordinate multiple-agency projects and joint efforts with other public and private agencies.
• Work closely with legal counsel to ensure compliance with local, state, and federal statutes and regulations related to township government.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Salary is dependent on qualifications. In addition, the township offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, and life insurance, a retirement program, a generous Personal Time Off policy, FMLA, and paid holidays.

Qualified candidates should submit their resume with a cover letter to Katie Barbiere at kbarbiere@smbplaw.com.

All candidates are subject to comprehensive background checks.

This position is open until filled.  

Pierce Township is an equal opportunity employer.