Organization: Upper Pottsgrove Township
Industry: Municipal Government
Position Type: Full-Time
Salary: $125,000 – $145,000 (DOQ)
Job Description
Upper Pottsgrove Township (population 5,870), a First-Class Township in Montgomery County, PA, seeks an experienced leader and skilled communicator to serve as its Township Manager/Treasurer. Working closely with a five-member Board of Commissioners, the Manager/Treasurer provides hands-on leadership of all Township operations while serving as the primary liaison with staff, residents, and the community.
The Manager/Treasurer administers an annual budget of approximately $4.1 million and oversees a staff of three full-time administrative employees, a Police Department of ten, and a Public Works crew of four.
This is a unique opportunity to lead a township with a newly seated, collaborative Board of Commissioners and a sense of momentum. Key priorities include assisting the Board with identifying a site for a permanent municipal complex and developing a capital improvement strategy to address aging infrastructure.
Requirements
Candidates should possess the following qualifications:
- Experience: A minimum of three to five years of municipal management experience.
- Education: A Bachelor’s Degree in Public Administration, Business Administration, or a related field.
- Financial Skills: Working knowledge of municipal finance and project management.
- Planning: A strong background in strategic planning and capital improvement planning.
- Leadership: Proven ability to build positive relationships with residents and community stakeholders and knowledge of personnel/human resources management.
Note: The Board of Commissioners intends to remove the current ordinance requirement that the Manager reside within fifteen miles of the Township.
How to Apply
Candidates should send a cover letter, resume, and salary history/expectation in one attachment to smetherj@lafayette.edu.
Deadline: Noon on Friday, February 27, 2026.
Upper Pottsgrove Township is an Equal Opportunity Employer.