Deadline: March 2, 2026
(Third-Class City | Population ~13,500 | Schuylkill County)
The City of Pottsville is conducting a search for a City Administrator to serve as the City’s chief administrative officer. Reporting to the Mayor and City Council, the City Administrator will provide impartial, ethical, and results-oriented leadership while overseeing day-to-day municipal operations. The successful candidate must possess a bias for action, sound judgment, and the ability to manage change while advancing a renewed vision for Pottsville and operational excellence. The successful candidate will be committed to transparency, accountability, public trust, and collaborative governance, and will possess the skills to guide a working-class, industrial community through ongoing transition and economic revitalization.
Key Responsibilities
- Implement policies, ordinances, and resolutions adopted by City Council
- Advise the Mayor and City Council on policy, legislation, and strategic planning;
- Provide executive oversight of municipal operations and personnel;
- Prepare reports, recommendations, and performance updates;
- Facilitate communication among elected officials, departments, and the public;
- Coordinate intergovernmental relations and external partnerships
- Provide financial stewardship, including budgeting and fiscal oversight, aligned with long-term fiscal stability;
- Advance initiatives related to economic development, infrastructure, public safety, and community revitalization
- Represent the City at meetings, hearings, and forums with professionalism, and;
- Ensure compliance with laws, regulations, and administrative requirements
Qualifications and Experience
- Bachelor’s degree in Public Administration Preferred, Business, Political Science, or related field (Master’s preferred).
- Minimum 7–10 years of progressive leadership experience in municipal or public-sector administration.
- Proven track record in government operations, budgeting, strategic planning, and personnel leadership.
- Familiarity with Pennsylvania Third-Class City Code, Act 47, public-sector labor
- relations, and municipal financing tools.
- Strong experience in intergovernmental relations, community revitalization, infrastructure development, or economic policy.
How to Apply
Deadline is March 2
Candidates must submit a resume and cover letter by email to Mr. Tom Templeton at tom@templetonadvantage.com. After submitting application materials, applicants must contact Mr. Templeton at (717) 636-3238 to receive instructions regarding additional documentation and hiring procedures required by City policy. For a more detailed position description, please visit the website at www.pottsvillepa.gov.