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TOWNSHIP OF MEDFORD, Burlington County, NJ

Annual Salary: Determined on Qualifications and Experience

Deadline: Open Until Filled


OVERVIEW:

  • Population: 24,497
  • Area: 40 Square Miles
  • Budget: $24 Million
  • Personnel: 107 Full-Time, 22 Part-Time

EXCELLENT PROFESSIONAL OPPORTUNITY

This vacancy is due to the retirement of the Township's long-serving manager after a productive and successful tenure of 10 years. The new manager will inherit a strong professional staff, and work with highly regarded legal, engineering and planning professionals.


Medford Township is a vibrant full-service municipality characterized by a strong local economy, an extensive network of parks and open spaces, a comprehensive police department, and a hybrid paid/volunteer fire department. Additionally, there is a full-service public works department that is also responsible for a public water and public sewer utility. Household waste and recycling is handled by a third party vendor.

HOW TO APPLY

If interested, please e-mail: 1) cover letter, 2) resume, 3) compensation request, and 4) three relevant references in one PDF file to Tom Czerniecki at: jpm@jerseyprofessionalmgt.com. 


IDEAL CANDIDATE

The Township Council is seeking a new manager who can demonstrate the following competencies and characteristics:


  • An in-depth knowledge of all facets of local government and a commitment to ongoing professional development within the municipal management profession.


  • Embrace a culture of customer service within the context of professional public policy implementation.


  • Communicate effectively within the organization, with elected and appointed officials, volunteers and the broader community.


  • Ability to develop and maintain a strong team culture.


  • Ability to manage multiple capital projects.


  • A history of finding optimal solutions to the complex problems confronting local government.


  • An empathetic leader who can effectively interact with residents and community stakeholders.


  • A budget conscious manager who seeks to continuously optimize public resources.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Medford's next manager will work in a safe, comfortable and attractive environment. The Manager's Office is located in the Township's new neo-traditional municipal building (completed in 2021). The building features modern security features, a ground floor library, and is a short walk to the Township's historic Main Street, which features quaint shops, cafes, restaurants, personal services and breweries.

COMMUNITY HIGHLIGHTS

Some of the unique features of the community include :


  • Aa2 Bond Rating from Moody's Investor Services (Affirmed 12/15/22).


  • Excellent neighborhoods and school system.


  • Exceptional lakes, parks and open spaces, including the award winning Freedom Park featuring a popular skateboarding facility and an expansive dog park.


  • A vibrant historic downtown and Main Street, known as Medford Village, with year-round events.


  • Excellent public facilities.


  • Please follow the links to articles of interest below that are illustrative of various opportunities and the quality of life in Medford Township.


National Geographic - Guide to Small Town Escapes
New York Times - Medford Spotlight Article
South Jersey Magazine - Top Town 2022 Article
Discover Medford - Edible Jersey Article
Only in Your State - Medford Spotlight