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Shaler Township is seeking a qualified individual for the position of Assistant Manager.  
Please see the full job description below along with the link to apply.

Shaler Township Assistant Manager Position

TRANSITION OPPORTUNITY FOR ADVANCEMENT TO REPLACE Judy Kording, the former Assistant Manager who was recently promoted to Manager, then potentially pick up the legacy “baton” of the Manager within the next two years.

The Assistant Manager will possess strong verbal and written communication, analytical, organizational, financial and negotiation skills; a positive and professional attitude, a passion for public service; be personable, decisive, a creative and strategic thinker, and be committed to ethical, open, collaborative and transparent government. The Assistant Manager will have the administrative leadership capacity to assist in the leadership, management and coordination of complex administrative activities and Township departments under Board policies and the Manager’s tutelage.

Summary of Requirements for this Assistant Manager position:

• Understanding of Pennsylvania municipal laws.

• Familiarity, leading to working knowledge, of the Pennsylvania First Class Township Code within the first year of service.

• Demonstrated relevant municipal managerial and administrative experience OR business/not-for-profit managerial and administrative experience, which shall include at least six (6) or more years in municipal management, three (3) of which shall be, at a minimum, Department Head level and preferably three (3) years as a Manager or Assistant Manager; OR experience, preferably management experience deemed similar and related by the Board of Supervisors. The Board may modify this requirement at its sole discretion.

• Possession of a bachelor’s degree in Public or Business or Financial Administration, Management, Engineering, Planning, or related field acceptable to the Board, from an accredited college or university. The Board may deem that a relevant Master’s or Law Degree may substitute for one year’s management and administrative experience at its discretion. The Board may modify this requirement at its sole discretion.

• Use of technology, hardware and software common to the municipal setting

• Understanding of, and collaboration with as a plus, regional governance, joint municipal operations and offering of services through a Council of Governments and with non-profit organizations.

• Experience interacting with PA agencies:  PennDOT, DEP, DCED, DCNR

• Possession of a current, valid PA driver’s license.

• United States citizen.

Candidates selected for interview(s) should examine Shaler Township’s website and familiarize themselves with the Assistant Manager Position Description.

Competitive salary/excellent benefits as to size, population, location and Assistant Manager’s responsibilities.

Interested candidates should submit 1) a letter of interest, 2) resume, 3) three professional references, 4) expected salary range and 5) contact information including, cell phone #, email address and home address to:   

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The successful candidate will be required to undergo a background check and be bondable in the amount determined by the Board.         

Resumes and accompanying materials will be accepted until the position is filled.

Shaler Township is an Equal Opportunity Employer.