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This employee is responsible for directing the day-to-day conduct of township business and for carrying out the policies of the Board of Commissioners. The employee is responsible for maintaining township financial records, preparing financial reports, paying financial obligations, and keeping commissioners informed of the township's financial condition. Work involves contact with citizens to see that their problems and concerns are dealt with or brought to the attention of other departments and/or officials. This employee assigns and directs the work of other township employees in providing these services. Work is reviewed by the commissioners through periodic written and oral reports and by outside audit of financial records.

Duties

1. Directs the provision of township services such as road maintenance, utilities, recreation facilities, land use controls, police protection.
2. Directs and supervises the work of other township employees, except for Police Department. Hires, suspends, and discharges employees subject to approval of commissioners and in accordance with applicable laws.
3. Performs the duties of Township Secretary, Treasurer, Pension Administrator, and Emergency Management Coordinator.
4. 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.
5. Compiles agenda for commissioners meeting and attends meetings to provide advice and information.
6. Conducts research on other municipal programs, ordinances, fee structures, etc., for use by commissioners in making decisions.
7. Receives revenue from tax collections, permit fees, fines, and utility payments.
8. Directs the recording and deposit of funds in proper accounts and manages investment of unused funds to the township's best advantage.
9. 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.
10. Purchases equipment and services, assuring that major purchases are advertised, bid upon, and awarded in accordance with the law.
11. Pays bills and other obligations upon approval of commissioners, scheduling payments to the township's advantage by observing due dates, discount periods, and maturity dates of invested funds.
12. Performs technical review of subdivision plans and land development plans, making appropriate recommendations to the township planning commission and zoning hearing board, and taking necessary action to carry out commission and board decisions.
13. Attends meetings for all boards and commissions when necessary and is responsible for preparing and filing minutes.
14. Meets with employees and employee representatives to resolve grievances and negotiate terms of collective bargaining agreements.
15. Searches for and applies to other sources of funds such as grants, loans, credits, and discounts, when appropriate.
16. Develops and implements administrative and operating procedures to meet township needs and carry out approved policies.
17. Prepares the annual budget for review by commissioners by summarizing past expenditures, estimating costs of future needs, computing expected revenues, and organizing data into the required reporting format.
18. Maintains payroll and benefit records for all township employees.
19. Reconciles checking accounts, balances bookkeeping records, and assures that necessary vouchers, receipts, etc., are properly recorded and filed for audit purposes.
20. Prepares fiscal reports for commissioners periodically and upon request.
21. Monitors insurance coverage to ensure that policies are renewed, new equipment is covered, risks are minimized, and best rates are obtained.
22. Prepares various reports required by state and federal government and by insurance carriers.
23. Maintains other records in accordance with a retention schedule, such as advertising, bids, contracts, road repairs, official actions, and incidents.
24. Performs other duties as assigned by commissioners.

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, software, applications, and procedures.
4. Ability to effectively motivate and direct the activities of other employees, explain and justify township problems and needs to commissioners, 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, 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 set up 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 review information for compliance with specific administrative or procedural rules.
11. Ability to organize work in a manner that ensures smooth processing and efficient accomplishment of priority items.
12. Ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing.

Minimum Education and Experience

A bachelor's degree in public administration, business administration, or a related field, and three years of experience in the administration of a similarly sized municipality, or any equivalent combination of education and experience.

The salary range will be negotiable and market competitive, starting at $56,000, depending on the qualifications and experience of the successful candidate. The Township offers a competitive benefits package, including enrollment in a Defined Contribution Plan, comprehensive health, dental, vision, and life insurance coverage, and tuition reimbursement, as well as vacation, personal days, and sick leave.