Recruitment Announcement for Prairie Township TOWNSHIP ADMINISTRATOR Township Administrator – Prairie Township,

The Position How to Apply Prairie Township’s next Township Administrator will lead a team of dedicated and knowledgeable staff in a limited home-rule township with strong finances and excellent Applications will be accepted electronically services. Residents enjoy a large recreation center and the Township will open a sports by The Novak Consulting Group at complex for youth sports in 2019. Sharing a border with the fast-growing City of thenovakconsultinggroup.com/jobs. Applicants Columbus, Prairie Township offers both small-town charm and access to Ohio’s thriving first complete a brief online form and then are state capital. There are no cities within the Township and it works collaboratively with prompted to provide one document (Word or Columbus and adjacent townships. PDF) that contains a cover letter and resume with salary history. Open until filled with first review of The Township Administrator is appointed by the Board of Trustees and provides applications taking place on October 12, 2018. All the Board with technical advice and recommendations. As the Township’s chief applications are subject to Ohio Public Records administrative officer, the Administrator is responsible for the implementation of the laws. policies and resolutions of the Board and for the daily operations of the Township, which includes overseeing all personnel and finances. Working collaboratively with Compensation Prairie Township’s Fiscal Officer, the Township Administrator is also charged with the responsibility of developing and managing the Township’s annual budget. The expected hiring range for this position is $110,000 - $125,000, depending on qualifications, The Township Administrator currently has five direct reports, including the Operations with an excellent benefits package. Coordinator, Fire Chief, Service Director, Building/Zoning Director, and Recreation Director. Please direct questions to Catherine Tuck Parrish at [email protected] or at Prairie Township’s proposed FY 2019 all funds budget is $18M and the Township 513-221-0500. employs 49 full-time and 129 part-time staff members. The Township provides services that include fire and EMS, human resources, finance, roads, parks, cemeteries, recreation, and zoning and building regulations. The Township operates a large community center that has an indoor track and swimming pool. In addition, the Township is building a 111- acre sports complex that will include a track, six baseball fields, and 11 football/soccer fields, the first phase of which will open in 2019. The Township partners with the City of Grove City on emergency dispatch. Police services are contracted with the Franklin County Sheriff.

26 E. Hollister Street | Cincinnati, Ohio 45219 | 513-221-0500 Requirements excellent communicator and will foster positive relationships with local media sources in order to promote Township programs and The minimum requirements for this position are a bachelor’s projects. He or she is fully invested in overseeing the community’s degree in public administration, business administration, or continued success and understands the importance of providing a related field and at least five (5) years of local government exceptional customer service on behalf of the Township. Prairie experience, with budget and supervision/management. Township’s next Township Administrator has the ability to hold Preferred qualifications include a master’s degree, experience staff accountable through goals and performance appraisals, in land use and economic development, project management, improve recruitment efforts and the retention of skilled staff, budget/financial management, and experience working and give presentations to key stakeholders and elected officials intergovernmentally and with private sector partners to both inside and outside of the community. The next Township accomplish goals for the community. Administrator will be a strong leader, able to work with all types of personalities effectively, develop a long-term vision for the Applicants must also possess a valid driver’s license and maintain Township in collaboration with Trustees, and develop short and insurability as prescribed by the current carrier of the Township long-term goals for the organization to implement the strategic insurance. Residency is not required. direction.

The Organization Prairie Township’s next Township Administrator exemplifies the following traits: Prairie Township has limited home rule and its legislative body is • Customer-focused • Creative problem-solver the Board of Trustees, which consists of three members who are directly elected to serve staggered four-year terms. The Board • Skilled communicator • Technologically savvy of Trustees makes policy decisions and sets priorities regarding • Strategic thinker • Ability to manage Prairie Township. Voters also elect the Fiscal Officer, who operates multiple projects • Politically astute independently but works collaboratively with the Trustees to establish policies and goals for the community. In addition, • Analytical the Fiscal Officer records the proceedings of Board meetings • Self-motivated and provides oversight of the Township’s fiscal matters. The Township Administrator is appointed by the Board of Trustees and is responsible for implementing Board policy decisions and managing the daily operations of the Township.

The Ideal Candidate Prairie Township’s next Township Administrator is a dedicated local government professional with municipal finance experience and the ability to establish working relationships with the public, elected officials, and intergovernmental partners. The ideal candidate can analyze multifaceted issues and conduct complex research, provide prudent recommendations to the Board of Trustees, and ensure the provision of services within budget. This candidate is well-versed in local government management and human resources.

The ideal candidate has demonstrated experience in budget development, purchasing, and drafting performance plans to accomplish goals and complete projects. He or she is also an

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The Community Established in 1819 by settlers from Virginia, Prairie Township currently includes the unincorporated communities of Galloway Quick Facts: and New Rome and the census-designated communities of Lake • Population: 17,039 Darby and Lincoln Village. • Median Household Income: $54,207 • Median Home Value: $109,900 The Township holds many community events, including a • Median Age: 37.7 years Farmer’s Market. During the last weekend of June, the Township • Total Area: 18.9 square miles organizes both the Firefighter’s Association Annual Fish Fry and the Annual Firefighter’s Cruise-In, a remarkable car show open Located in the heart of central Ohio, Prairie Township is the largest to vehicles of all years, makes, and models. Live music from local township in Franklin County and has something to offer people talent, raffles, craft activities, amusement rides, and of course, an from every walk of life. The region is home to several professional abundance of food, are offered all day Friday and Saturday during and semi-professional sports teams, including the NHL Blue the festivities. Jackets and Major League Soccer’s , and a lively entertainment and arts scene. The world-famous Columbus According to the Census Bureau, approximately 53% Zoo and Aquarium, , the Center of of Prairie Township’s residents identify as female and 47% identify Science and Industry museum, an impressive , as male. The racial and ethnic demographics of the community and captivating natural amenities can all be found within the are 82.3% White, 8.6% Hispanic or Latino, 5.4% Black, 1% Asian, Columbus, Ohio Metropolitan Area. 0.2% Native American, and 2.4% Two or More Races.

Frequently cited as one of the best regions in the Midwest to live and work, central Ohio is home to an impressive amount of colleges and universities. The , known for its academic excellence and athletic prowess, is one of the many higher education institutions within the region and is the third largest public university in the country. Ohio Dominican University, , Capital University, DeVry University, and the Columbus College of Art and Design are also located in the region.

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