Overview
Township Manager Jobs in Hanover – Pennsylvania – USA at Township of Penn
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 preparing and maintaining financial reports/records, paying financial obligations, and keeping the Board of Commissioners informed of the Township’s financial condition and any occurrences that may affect the Township, its employees, or Board of Commissioners.
These occurrences include but are not limited to legal, disciplinary, hiring, dismissal, or changes in workforce, and contract or vendor changes. Work involves contact with citizens to see that their problems and concerns are dealt with or brought to the attention of elected officials. This employee assigns and directs the work of other Township employees in providing these services.
Work is evaluated by the Commissioners through periodic written and oral reports and by external audit of financial records.
Duties:
Directs/assists department managers to coordinate Township services such as public works, police/fire protection, and personnel.
Directs and supervises the work of Township employees. May involve hiring, suspension, and discharge of employees. All subject to approval of Commissioners and in accordance with applicable laws.
Develops and implements administrative and operating procedures to meet Township needs and carries out approved policies.
Assists citizens by informing them of Township rules and laws, explaining procedures, hearing inquiries/concerns and either resolving them or referring them to the responsible official(s).
Meets with employees and employee representatives to resolve grievances and to negotiate terms ofcollective bargainingagreements.
Compiles and updates agendas for Commissioners meeting and attends meetings to provide advice and information. This includes keeping Commissioners up to date on agenda items and changes.
Prepares fiscal reports for Commissioners periodically and upon request.
Prepares various reports required by the state and federal government and by insurance carriers.
Receives revenue from tax collections, permit fees, fines, and utility payments.
Directs the recording and deposit of funds in proper accounts. Manages investment of unused funds to the Township’s best advantage.
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.
Prepares the annual budget for review by Commissioners by summarizing past expenditures, estimating costs of future needs, computing expected revenues, and organizing data into required reporting format.
Every month, reconciles checking accounts, balances bookkeeping records, and assures the necessary vouchers, receipts, etc. are properly recorded and filed for audit purposes.
Monitors insurance coverage to ensure that policies are renewed,new equipmentcovered, risks are minimized, and the best rates are obtained.
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 grant contracts, and maintaining records of project status and disposition of funds.
Searches out and applies for other sources of funds such as grants, loans, credits, discounts etc., when appropriate.
Purchases equipment and services; assuring that major purchases are advert…
Title: Township Manager
Company: Township of Penn
Location: Hanover – Pennsylvania – USA
Category: Finance & Banking, Administrative/Clerical
