Deadline: June 25, 2025
Position Summary
The Borough of Carnegie is seeking qualified candidates for the newly created position of Director of Municipal Services/Assistant Borough Manager. This position is designed to directly supplement the administrative and managerial duties of the Borough Manager, serving as a key operational partner in the day-to-day governance of the Borough. In addition to supporting general administrative functions, the Director of Municipal Services/Assistant Borough Manager will assume primary responsibility for the oversight and direction of the Department of Public Works or other assigned services and will lead the implementation of all capital improvement projects involving municipal infrastructure (roads, sewers, parks, storm system, etc.). This includes serving as the Borough’s point of contact for coordination with the Borough’s consulting engineer and related outside contractors. This dual-role position requires an individual who is both a strategic thinker and a hands-on project leader capable of bridging administrative oversight and personnel management with technical execution.
The successful candidate will have a working knowledge of Borough government; working knowledge of municipal service operations; working knowledge of state and federal agencies; working knowledge of personnel and state regulations; working knowledge of department budgetary procedures, record keeping, cost accounting and information flow techniques and practices. Candidates with experience in construction management, civil engineering, or having worked within an engineering firm (especially on municipal or infrastructure-related projects) are strongly preferred.
Qualifications
The position requirements include a Bachelor degree(s) in public administration, engineering or a related field preferred; a minimum of three to five years of experience demonstrating progressively responsible leadership in public service or public administration in a supervisory or administrative experience in municipal government; or any equivalent combination of education and experience. Valid Pennsylvania motor vehicle operator’s license.
How to Apply
Interested individuals should submit a letter of interest, resume and at least 3 professional references to klesniak.carnegieboro@comcast.net. A full position description is available for review at www.carnegieborough.com. First review of resumes will occur on May 16, 2025 and will continue until position is filled.