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.
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