Ford City Borough Employment Opportunities

Borough Manager

Ford City Borough, Armstrong County, PA, population 2,991, approximately $3M budget and 13 FT/PT/Seasonal employees has a council/manager form of government with a six (6) member Borough Council and Mayor. Major services include administration, police, public works, code enforcement/building inspection, water treatment system/waterline distribution and recreation.

The position requires graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with a (1) degree in public administration, political science, business management or a closely related field, and five (5) years of experience as a municipal administrator or assistant; or, (2) degree in a related job field with at least five (5) years job experience as a full-time municipal manager. Master’s degree in applicable field highly preferred, or equivalent combination of education and experience. The ideal candidate will have demonstrated skills in municipal financial/personnel administration/management; hands-on experience in municipal service delivery, planning/land use, community/economic development and collective bargaining. The position requires strong analytical and computer skills and successful grant writing experience.

Salary dependent upon qualifications/experience; benefit package available. Send cover letter, resume, salary history and three professional references to: mforeman@pa.gov, by January 15, 2022. EOE.

Secretary

Ford City Borough is accepting applications for a full-time Secretary position. Qualifications for this position include strong accounting skills, ability to manage human resources, ability to multi-task, great communication and time-management skills. Applicants should have excellent computer skills, including Microsoft Office programs, Google Docs and accounting software. Candidates must be able to pass a background check, reference check, drug screen and a pre-employment physical. Applications are available on the Ford City Borough website, www.fordcityborough.org , under the Resident & Business Resources tab. Submit completed application and resume to the Borough Office, 1000 4^th Avenue, Ford City, PA. Deadline to return applications and resumes is Friday, February, 18, 2022 at 12:00 PM (noon). EOE.

Treasurer

Ford City Borough is accepting applications for part-time Treasurer position; up to 20 hours per week with flexible hours. The ideal candidate would have municipal experience. Duties may include, but are not limited to, bank reconciliation, adjusting journal entries, monthly financial reports and budget preparation.

Applications are available on the Ford City Borough website, www.fordcityborough.org , under the Resident & Business Resources tab. Submit completed application and resume to the Borough Office, 1000 4^th Avenue, Ford City, PA. Deadline to return applications and resumes is Friday, February, 18, 2022 at 12:00 PM (noon). EOE.

Property Maintenance Code Enforcement Officer

Ford City Borough is accepting applications for part-time Property Maintenance Code Enforcement Officer; up to 20 hours per week. Duties may include administering and enforcing various land use and nuisance regulations, conducting field inspections of properties to determine compliance with various land use and nuisance regulations, conducting field inspections of properties and performing non-owner, occupied residential occupancy inspections, working with agencies to resolve code issues, attending public meetings as needed, taking photos of possible violations to document findings and performing other work related as assigned. The ideal candidate would have the ability to interpret and apply the PA Uniform Construction Code and the International Property Maintenance Code to situations that arise, ability to enforce regulations tactfully and firmly, ability to establish and maintain effective record-keeping systems, ability to express ideas effectively (written and verbal). Experience is preferred.

Police Officer

Ford City Police Department is seeking part-time Police Officer. Must have Act 120, must have a high school diploma or GED, must have PA Driver’s License and must be medically fit for the performance of the duties of a police officer. For more information contact the Police Department at fcpdoffice@gmail.com or by phone at 724-763-9024.