Borough Manager

Job Summary
Borough Manager serves as the chief administrative officer for the borough, reporting to borough council. You are responsible for the overall management of borough operations including the development, implementation and oversight of policies, procedures and programs. The manager ensures the efficient use of resources, compliance with local, state and federal regulations, and the delivery of high-quality municipal services to residents.

Duties

• Supervise and be responsible for the activities of all Borough departments except the police department.
• With the concurrence of Council, hire, and when necessary for the good of the Borough, suspend or discharge employees under the Manager’s supervision and jurisdiction.
• Make recommendations to Council with respect to the compensation of all employees under his/her supervision and jurisdiction.
• Prepare and submit to Council before the close of the fiscal year or on such alternative date as Council may determine, a budget for the next fiscal year as an explanatory budget message and administer same.
• Obtain from the Chief of each department, board, agency or other office, estimates of revenues and expenditures and other supporting duties for the purpose of preparing the budget.
• Serve as Borough Secretary and Treasurer without additional compensation.
• To the extent provided by law, execute and enforce the ordinances and resolutions of the Borough.
• Attend all meetings of Council and, upon request, attend its committee meetings with the right to take part in any and all discussions pursuant to the rules and regulations for the conduct of meetings as established by Council.
• Prepare the agenda for each meeting of Council and supply facts pertinent thereto.
• Submit periodic reports of the condition of Borough Ordinances and such other reports as Council deems appropriate and may request.
• Make recommendations to Council as the Manager deems necessary and appropriate.
• Submit to Council as soon as practicable at the close of the fiscal year a complete report of the financial and administrative activities of the Borough for the preceding year.
• Secure compliance with all franchises, leases, permits and privileges granted by Council.
• Employ, with the approval of Council, experts and consultants to perform work and to advise in connection with any of the functions of the Borough and to see to the letting of contracts in due form of law.
• Supervise performance and faithful execution of all contracts.
• Secure payment to the Borough of all money owed and insure that proper proceedings are taken for the securing and collection of all of the Borough’s claims.
• Be the Purchasing Officer of the Borough and purchase, in accordance with the provisions of the Borough Code, all supplies and equipment for various agents, boards and departments and other offices of the Borough.
• Serve as the Secretary/Treasurer of the Borough Sewer Authority.
• Be responsible for managing and directing the finances of the Borough to insure proper investments of all municipal funds in excess of immediate needs as well as the administration of all loans.
• Keep an account of all purchases and, when directed by Council, make a full and written report thereof.
• Issue rules and regulations, subject to the approval of Council, governing the requisition and purchase of all municipal supplies and equipment.
• Investigate and dispose of all complaints regarding services or personnel of the Borough.
• Be administrator, supervisor and be responsible for activities of any and all Borough employees who shall be assigned to his jurisdiction by ordinance or resolution of Council or assigned to his jurisdiction by the Mayor in writing as hereinafter provided.
• Represent Council in matters relative to union and union members and shall issue all work rules and disciplinary notices to union employees on behalf of Council.
• Keep a current inventory showing all real and personal property of the Borough and its condition, and shall be responsible for the care and custody of all such property, including equipment, buildings, parks and all other Borough property, which is not by law assigned to some other office or body for care and control.
• Publish all notices, ordinances or other documents required by law to be published and to prepare or cause to be prepared all reports which the Borough or any officials thereof are required by law to prepare.
• Prepare and have custody of all municipal records required by law to be kept by the Borough and not by a specific officer.
• Where the law makes it the duty of a specific officer to keep or maintain records, the Manager shall make available to such officer all necessary clerical assistance for the preparation of such records and shall make available a place for the custody of such records.
• Where the law requires or provides for a certification of any records or documents by any office of the Borough, the Manager shall cause such records or documents to be properly prepared and presented to such officer for his signature.
• Keep a complete set of maps and plats showing the location of all Borough utilities and other Borough properties, streets and other public places, and all lots or parcels of land subdivided according to law.
• Shall maintain an office in Borough Building and shall spend such time in the performance of his/her duties as may be required by Council

Experience

• Proven experience in a managerial role with demonstrated leadership capabilities.
• Strong background in strategic planning, project management, and process improvement.
• Exceptional interpersonal skills with the ability to motivate and inspire a diverse team.
• Ability to analyze financial data related to profit loss and make informed decisions.
• Excellent organizational skills with a focus on achieving results in a fast-paced environment.

If you are passionate about leading teams towards success and have the skills necessary to drive growth, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity as a Borough Manager.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Ability to Commute:

• Jessup, PA 18434 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Jessup, PA 18434: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person