INTRODUCTION

Etna Township, Licking County, Ohio is seeking a highly competent, well qualified local government leader with the energy, passion, and experience to serve as Township Administrator. Etna Township, situated in the southwest corner of Licking County, is at the epicenter of Ohio’s most rapid growth area, Central Ohio. The Township’s population of 18,897 is searching for an exceptionally skilled and qualified local government professional with energy, enthusiasm, and proven experience to effectively serve as Township Administrator. The town of Carthage, since called Etna, was established in 1832.

The Township operates as a statutory local government under the Ohio Revised Code. Etna Township is a service-oriented community. The Administrator position for this Township is an exciting prospect for a local government professional who desires a ground floor opportunity to help guide, build, and administer a growing local government and organization into the future. The new Administrator will embrace community engagement, nurture collaborative partnerships, build the Township’s organizational capacity, and advance the Township’s economic vibrancy and fiscal health into the foreseeable future.

THE COMMUNITY

Etna Township is located in the rapidly growing Central Ohio metro area, immediately east of Ohio’s capitol city of Columbus. The Township was founded along the old National Road (US 40) and sits strategically along the I-70 corridor with an interchange within its boundaries and I 270 nearby. Etna Township is within 10 miles immediately south of Intel’s $28 billion leading edge chip factory currently under construction. The Township offers easy access to downtown Columbus, Easton Town Center, and is 17 miles or a 20-minute drive to the John Glenn International Airport.

THE ORGANIZATION

The Township’s total annual budget is approximately$10 million, spread across a variety of operating funds. The Township is fiscally healthy and presently has a reserve of $7 million.

There are a total of 8 full-time employees who serve the residents of the Township. Positions within the Township’s organization are primarily administrative, zoning, road, storm water/sewer, and grounds maintenance. The Township has several strategic partnerships providing key services to the community. These include emergency services provided by the Licking County Sheriff’s Office, and the West Licking Fire Department. Southwest Licking Community Water & Sewer, Explore Licking County, Pataskala Chamber of Commerce, and Licking County Recycling also serve township residents and businesses.

MORE INFORMATION and HOW TO APPLY:

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Interested candidates for this outstanding career opportunity should submit a cover letter and detailed resume to:

Dana L. McDaniel

Partner

Management Advisory Group, LLC

P.O. Box 1915

Westerville, OH 43086

Mr. McDaniel’s direct line: 614-206-3311

kstuhlemmer@themanagementadvisorygroup.com

Electronic submittal/correspondence is preferred. Cover letters and resumes are encouraged to be received by June 14, 2024, to be given utmost consideration. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. Confidentiality of applicants under Ohio law cannot be guaranteed.