The Borough Manager is the Chief Administrative Officer of the Borough and is responsible for the activities of all municipal departments.

The manager shall report directly to Borough Council regarding administration, planning and zoning, code enforcement, and public works and shall complete all projects in these areas as directed by Council.

The Manager is responsible for all personnel matters of the Borough.

The Manager manages all Borough accounts, including the collection of debts and formation of a yearly budget.

The Borough Manager serves as a representative of the Borough to the public, media, private concerns and other public agencies.

Work is performed in accordance with accepted municipal management principles and practices.

Essential functions include, but are not limited to:

  • Prepares short-term and long-term objectives for recommendations to Council
  • Prepares plans and programs to attain objectives approved by Council
  • Determines project priorities to meet objectives approved by Council
  • Attends meetings of boards and commissions
  • Investigates grant opportunities for the Borough
  • Writes and administers grants for the Borough
  • Prepare reports for other governmental units
  • Prepare recommendations, background information and cost estimates for monthly council meetings to include construction projects, costs and equipment purchases.
  • Prepare the annual report and budget
  • Prepares, recommends and implements a capital improvements program
  • Meets with land developers, business developers and groups involved in economic developments
  • Prepares and/or approves news releases
  • Maintains public relations contacts with residents
  • Writes and publishes the quarterly Borough newsletter
  • Delegates responsibility and authority of performance of assigned functions to Code Enforcement and Public Works Departments
  • Develops and updates a training plan for municipal employees
  • Develops and administers municipal personnel policies, procedures and programs
  • Reviews applications or prospective employees, interviewing and hiring, and when necessary, firing or laying off employees with the approval of Council
  • Prepares and/or approves specifications for purchase of major equipment
  • Direct and supervise the daily work of the administrative staff
  • Maintains Borough documents and records in accordance with the current record retentions manual
  • Serves as the Borough’s Open Records Officer
  • Coordinates activities of all municipal departments
  • Manages the Borough’s pension plan and employee benefits
  • Serves as Secretary of the Borough
  • Orders or approves purchases as needed
  • Such other duties and responsibilities as delegated by Borough Council

Education/Training:

  • Minimum of a four-year degree in public administration or a closely related field and seven (7) years of progressively responsible administrative experience.
  • Master’s Degree preferred with at least three (3) years at a management level; or an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job such as those listed above
  • Experience in local government and organizational management preferred but not required.

Knowledge, Skills, And Ability:

  • Ability to work independently and ethically in service of the Borough
  • Ability to clearly express ideas orally and in writing
  • Knowledge of municipal management and public administration methods and practices
  • Knowledge of municipal finance, fund accounting, and municipal budgetary principles and practices
  • Familiarity with applying for and administering grants
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office and the ability to learn other software packages
  • Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, elected officials, and the public.
  • Ability to interact with citizenry in a professional manner.
  • Strict observance of all applicable laws and regulations including, inter alia, the United States Constitution, the Pennsylvania Constitution, the Borough Code, and the Pennsylvania Ethics Act.

Minimum Qualifications:

  • Possession of valid State of PA driver’s license (Class C).
  • Pass a background investigation.
  • Eligible for public official bonding

Residency Requirements:

  • The successful candidate will be required to live within a 20-mile radius of the Borough boundary.

Resumes and cover letters should be sent to Brenda Pera, Interim Borough Manager, at 325 S. Railroad Street, Palmyra, PA 17078, or emailed to bpera@palmyraborough.org. All information should be received by the Borough before noon on March 23, 2026.

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