[HISTORY: Adopted by the Board of Supervisors of the Township of
Chestnuthill 3-7-2006 by Ord. No. 2006-05.
Amendments noted where applicable.]
The Board of Supervisors hereby creates the office of Township Manager.
The Board of Supervisors hereby adopts an initial job description for
the office of Township Manager as set forth below:
A.
Definition. This employee is responsible for directing
the day-to-day conduct of Township business and for carrying out the policies
of the Board of Supervisors. Work involves contact with citizens to see that
their problems and concerns are dealt with or brought to the attention of
other officials. This employee assigns and directs the work of other Township
employees to provide these services.
B.
Duties:
(1)
Directs the provision of Township services, such as road
maintenance, utilities, recreation facilities, land use controls.
(2)
Directs and supervises the work of other Township employees.
Recommends and advises the hiring, suspension and discharge of employees subject
to approval of Supervisors and in accordance with applicable laws.
(3)
Assists citizens by informing them of Township rules
and laws, explaining procedures, hearing complaints and either resolving them
or referring them to the responsible official.
(4)
Attends Supervisor meetings to provide advice and information.
(5)
Conducts research on other municipal programs, ordinances,
fee structures, etc., for use by Supervisors in making decisions.
(6)
Monitors and manages the operation of various state or
federal grant projects or programs by explaining program operations to participants
expending funds in accordance with the grant contract and maintaining records
of project status and disposition of funds.
(7)
Purchases equipment and services assuring that major
purchases are advertised, bid upon and awarded in accordance with the law.
(8)
Performs technical review of subdivision plans and land
development plans. Makes appropriate recommendations to the Township Planning
Commission and Zoning Hearing Board. Takes necessary action to carry out Commission
and Board decisions.
(9)
Attends Planning Commission meetings to provide advice
and information.
(10)
Meets with employees and employee representatives to
resolve grievances and to negotiate terms of collective bargaining agreements.
(11)
Searches out and applies for other sources of funds,
such as grants, loans, credits, discounts, etc., when appropriate.
(12)
Oversees development and implementation of the Township
Comprehensive Plan and Open Space and Recreation Plan. Develops and implements
administrative and operating procedures to meet Township needs and carry out
approved policies.
(13)
Reviews the annual budget with the Supervisors by summarizing
past expenditures, estimating costs of future needs and computing expected
revenues.
(14)
Conducts performance evaluations for all employees.
(15)
Reviews fiscal reports with Supervisors periodically
and upon request.
(16)
Prepares various reports required by state and federal
government.
(17)
Performs other duties as assigned by the Supervisors.
C.
Required knowledge, skills and abilities.
(1)
Knowledge of the principles and practices of public administration.
(2)
Knowledge of fiscal policies and procedures applicable
to municipal finance administration.
(3)
Knowledge of modern office practices and procedures.
(4)
Ability to motivate effectively and direct the activities
of other employees, explain and justify Township problems and needs to Supervisors
and deal conscientiously, fairly and diplomatically with all public requests.
(5)
Ability to learn and apply numerous rules, regulations
and laws under which Township operations must be conducted.
(6)
Ability to work effectively with Township officials and
other government officials, business associates and the public.
(7)
Ability to analyze municipal problems and needs and to
recommend workable solutions.
(8)
Ability to develop and implement procedures for the activities
to be performed.
(9)
Ability to assemble, organize and present status information
from various source materials concerning the operation of Township programs
and procedures.
(10)
Ability to organize work in a manner which insures smooth
processing and efficient accomplishment of priority items.
(11)
Ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing.
D.
Minimum education and experience: a bachelor's degree
in public administration or a related field and three years of experience
in the administration of a business or a public agency, or any equivalent
combination of education and experience.
The Board of Supervisors reserves the right to amend the Township Manager's
job description from time to time by resolution or ordinance.
