Mount Joy Township, Lancaster County, is seeking candidates for Township Manager to lead our growing community of over 10,700 residents. As a Second-Class Township, a five-member Board of Supervisors sets the Township’s policies and annual budget, with the Township Manager advising the Board on those and other administrative matters.  Mount Joy Township has a $5+ million General Fund budget and maintains 66 miles of roadway and 3 public parks.

The Township Manager is responsible for the daily operations of the Township Administration and works directly with the Township Roadmaster to oversee the Public Works Department. Individuals with strong communication, leadership, and organizational skills are invited to apply. Five years of experience in municipal government with a Bachelor’s Degree in Public Administration or equivalent degree, or a comparable combination of education and experience, are minimum qualifications for the ideal candidate. Additional highly desirable skills include:

• Fiscal management and budget preparation
• Community relations and relationship building with local residents and organizations, including strong facilitation and problem-solving skills
• Knowledge of the PA Second Class Township Code
• Staffing of public meetings such as Board of Supervisors, Park and Recreation Board, etc.
• Oversight of employees

This is a full-time, salaried position with benefits including health insurance, life insurance, paid time off, and pension through the Pennsylvania Municipal Retirement System. Dental and vision insurance are also offered. Wage is commensurate with experience and education. Please click here for the full job description. Interested candidates can send a resume, cover letter, and three professional references via email to tracey@mtjoytwp.org or mail to 8853 Elizabethtown Road, Elizabethtown, PA 17022.

Mount Joy Township, a community of approximately 11,000 residents in Northwestern Lancaster County, is accepting resumes for the position of Community Development Director/Zoning Officer. This position reports directly to the Board of Supervisors and Township Manager and partners closely with the Township Engineer, Solicitor and Public.

Duties include administration of the Township’s land development ordinances including Zoning, Stormwater Management and Subdivision and Land Development and will serve as the primary point of contact for developers and property owners regarding construction, permitting, subdivision, conditional use, rezoning and zoning hearing board processes and applications.

This is a full-time salaried position with benefits including health insurance, life insurance, paid time off and pension through the Pennsylvania Municipal Retirement System. Dental and vision insurance are also offered.

Qualified candidates should possess an overall knowledge of the Second Class Township Code, and comprehensive knowledge of the PA Municipalities Planning Code. Minimum of bachelor’s degree in Geography, Urban and Regional Planning, Public Administration or a related field with a minimum of five years’ experience in a highly responsible Zoning position, preferably in the government sector.

This is a full-time salaried position with benefits including health insurance, life insurance, paid time off and pension through the Pennsylvania Municipal Retirement System.  Dental and vision insurance are also offered.  Compensation is dependent upon factors such as education, qualifications, and experience.

Mount Joy Township seeks to fill this position immediately. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. For further information, please click here for the full job description. To apply for this position, please submit a cover letter, resume, and references tracey@mtjoytwp.org or mail to, Mount Joy Township 8853 Elizabethtown Road, Elizabethtown, PA 17022.