Job openings for other municipalities
The Borough Manager receives job openings for other Municipalities and we like to pass them along to our residents in case someone is looking for employment or you have a family member or friend needing a job.
BOROUGH MANAGER — Perkasie Borough (population 9,120), PA seeks an experienced leader to serve as its Borough Manager. Located in upper Bucks County, the Borough offers a walkable historic downtown and the largest municipal park system in the County. Perkasie provides a comprehensive range of
municipal services, including refuse and recycling collection, parks and recreation, zoning and building, public works, and economic and community development. The Borough is also one of only 35 municipalities in the Commonwealth to own and operate its own electric utility. Manager serves as Chief Administrative Officer responsible for the proper and efficient administration of the Borough affairs, and also serves as Borough Secretary. Manager administers an annual budget of $27 million with 6 department heads and 48 full-time employees.
Candidates should have (1) Bachelor’s degree in Business or Public Administration, or related field; (2) five years of progressively responsible professional experience including two years in a supervisory and government capacity involving at least two of the following: financial management, budgeting, purchasing, planning, personnel management, land use, utility or public works; (3) strong background in municipal utility operations, electric preferred; (4) considerable knowledge of governmental accounting and finance; and (5) excellent communication and negotiating skills. Equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered. Salary $160,000 – $180,000 with excellent benefits; actual salary based on experience/qualifications. Send cover letter, resume, and salary history/expectations with all included in only one attachment to smetherj@lafayette.edu. Deadline is noon, Thursday, July 2, 2026. EOE
Personal note:
Having spent time with the Council search committee and the departing Manager, I can offer a few additional observations about what makes this opportunity particularly compelling. Perkasie has all the hallmarks of a true small-town gem: a tight-knit, walkable historic downtown anchored by local shops and three craft breweries, a year-round events calendar that includes one of the oldest tree-lighting ceremonies in the country, and a proud, community-minded resident base. The Borough is also in the middle of a meaningful transition. A newly elected Council is committed to greater transparency, modernization, and active community engagement, supported by long-tenured, capable department heads who are well-positioned to help a new Manager succeed from day one.
For the right candidate, Perkasie offers the rare opportunity to lead one of only 35 public power communities in the Commonwealth while shaping the next chapter of a borough ready to embrace forward-thinking leadership. The Council is looking for a collaborative, outgoing leader who will empower the existing staff, work closely with Council and its committees, advance initiatives in economic development and sustainability (including exploration of solar to reduce electric costs), and genuinely embrace and represent the community. With the departing Manager moving on after 18 years of service, this is an excellent time to step into a well-run organization and partner with an engaged Council to build on a strong foundation.
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