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2022-01-28T00:00 - 2022-02-27T00:00 | 28 | 1
Ferguson Township, Pennyslvania
Township manager
Ferguson Township, PA (pop. 19,309)
seeks collaborative and progressive leaders for its next Township Manager. Ferguson Township is a Home Rule Municipality in the Centre Region.
Ferguson Township is near the University Park Airport and is accessible by a major highway, Interstate 99. The Township is one of six municipalities that voluntarily participates in the Centre Region Council of Governments (COG), the oldest COG in the Commonwealth that serves the region of over 90,000.
The Township Manager is appointed by and reports to a five-member Board of Supervisors, two of whom are elected at-large and three by Ward.
The township manager is responsible for all day-to-day operations and oversight of staff. Under the Council-Manager form of government, Ferguson Township is a community with approximately 65 full-time employees and a general fund budget of $15.7 million for 2022 with all funds totaling $25.4 million. The township budget has been recognized by GFOA for Excellence in Budgeting.
The Township has a 5-Year Capital Improvement Program Budget that aligns with its Strategic Plan. The Township pays close attention to its financial health and is a strong financial position.
The Township enjoys an excellent quality of life with excellent schools, low crime, and access to many recreational, cultural, and historical amenities. The community is a blend of suburban and rural character, enjoying all the amenities offered by a major university while retaining the rural charm of its many acres of beautiful farmland and public open space through its eleven parks. Ferguson has been ranked as the fifth best suburb in Pennsylvania and one of the state’s safest communities. The Township has been designated as a Sustainable Pennsylvania Certified Gold Community and is a bike friendly community.
Candidate Requirements
A Bachelor’s degree in public administration, business administration or a related field; with eight years of experience in local government
OR
A Master’s degree in public administration, business administration or related field and five years of progressive leadership experience within a public sector organization of similar size and/or complexity.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
A collaborative, team-oriented, and approachable management style.
The Ideal Candidate Will Be
Open and transparent with a strong commitment to communication and collaboration.
An engaging, collaborative leader able to build and maintain strong relationships and partnerships.
A strategic leader who can assist the Board of Supervisors in anticipating future needs and plan for the same.
Experienced with land use planning and economic development.
An approachable leader willing to listen to all stakeholders.
A flexible, skilled multi-tasker, able to delegate effectively and utilize the strengths of the team.
The salary range is $110,000 - $175,000 DOQ with comprehensive benefits.
Interested candidates should apply online by February 25, 2022 with resume, cover letter and contact information for five work-related references at
www.govHRJobs.com
to the attention of Charlene Stevens, Senior Vice President, GovHR USA, 630 Dundee Road, #225, Northbrook, IL 60062. Tel: (224)282-8314. Ferguson Township, PA is an Equal Opportunity Employer that welcomes and encourages diverse applicants.
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