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A hybrid position combining municipal administration, parking authority management, redevelopment authority management, and grant writing for the City of Pottsville, Pennsylvania. The role reports to the City Administrator and coordinates across multiple city entities.

Position Summary

The City of Pottsville is seeking a dynamic, highly organized, and entrepreneurial professional to serve in a newly created hybrid leadership position combining municipal administration, authority management, economic development coordination, and grant administration.

This innovative role is designed to maximize efficiency and regional collaboration by centralizing several professional functions into one strategic position whose cost may be shared among multiple entities, including the City of Pottsville, Pottsville Parking Authority, and Pottsville Redevelopment Authority.

The Assistant City Administrator will assist with day-to-day municipal operations while simultaneously serving as: Executive Director/Manager of the Parking Authority; Executive Director/Manager of the Redevelopment Authority; Lead Grant Writer and Grant Administrator; and Administrator of all Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funding and compliance activities.

Compensation

Total Compensation Package: Estimated between $70,000–$90,000, inclusive of salary and benefits
Potential shared-cost structure among participating entities
Benefits may include healthcare contribution, retirement participation, paid leave, mileage reimbursement, professional development, and related employment benefits depending on final organizational structure

Reporting Relationship

The Assistant City Administrator shall report directly to the City Administrator. The position works collaboratively with the City Council, Pottsville Parking Authority Board, the Pottsville Redevelopment Authority Board, department directors, consultants, community organizations and state and federal agencies.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

Municipal Administration

Assist the City Administrator and City Council with implementation of strategic priorities and municipal operations
Coordinate interdepartmental initiatives and special projects
Assist with budgeting, purchasing, personnel coordination, and policy implementation
Attend Council, Authority, Redevelopment, and committee meetings as required
Prepare reports, agendas, resolutions, and operational recommendations

Parking Authority Administration

Oversee parking operations, enforcement coordination, maintenance contracts, and parking technology systems
Manage budgets, financial reporting, and operational planning
Develop parking utilization strategies supporting downtown revitalization
Coordinate capital improvements and infrastructure investments
Pursue parking-related grants and modernization opportunities

Redevelopment Authority Administration

Coordinate redevelopment initiatives and blight mitigation strategies
Manage property acquisition, disposition, demolition, and redevelopment activities
Assist with strategic planning and neighborhood revitalization efforts
Support housing and economic development initiatives
Serve as liaison to developers, businesses, nonprofits, and state agencies

Grant Writing & Administration

Identify, pursue, prepare, and administer local, state, and federal grant opportunities
Coordinate all phases of grant development including applications, compliance, reporting, reimbursement requests, procurement requirements, and closeout procedures
Maintain grant tracking systems and funding calendars
Work closely with consultants, engineers, nonprofits, and community organizations to leverage external funding

Primary Grant Responsibilities Include: Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) administration; DCED funding programs; PennDOT Multimodal & Transportation Alternatives grants; DCNR recreation grants; Blight remediation funding; Housing and community revitalization grants; and Infrastructure and economic development funding opportunities.

CDBG Administration

Serve as lead administrator for all Community Development Block Grant activities
Ensure compliance with HUD regulations and federal reporting requirements
Coordinate environmental reviews, procurement documentation, labor compliance, and beneficiary tracking
Assist in preparation of annual action plans and consolidated planning efforts
Coordinate public hearings and citizen participation requirements

Desired Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Public Administration, Planning, Business Administration, Political Science, Economic Development, or related field preferred
Minimum 3–5 years of experience in municipal government, economic development, redevelopment, grant administration, or authority management
Strong understanding of municipal finance, redevelopment, grants, and public administration
Experience managing federal or state grants preferred
Knowledge of CDBG and HUD compliance strongly preferred
Excellent writing, organizational, and communication skills
Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously in a fast-paced environment

Preferred Skills

Economic development and redevelopment planning
Public meeting facilitation
Budget preparation and financial oversight
Grant reimbursement and compliance management
Downtown revitalization strategy
Housing and blight mitigation knowledge
GIS, planning, or project management experience

Work Environment

This position will involve collaboration across multiple governmental and quasi-governmental entities. The successful candidate must be highly collaborative, self-motivated, adaptable, and capable of balancing operational administration with strategic planning and implementation. Evening meetings and occasional travel for conferences, grant meetings, or state coordination may be required. A valid Pennsylvania driver's license is required.

Strategic Vision for the Position

The City believes this shared-services structure has the potential to reduce administrative duplication; improve coordination between entities; increase external funding capacity; accelerate redevelopment initiatives; modernize operational systems; create long-term financial savings; and allow portions of the position to potentially become partially self-sustaining through grant administration and project management fees.

Application Requirements

Interested candidates should submit a cover letter, résumé, and three professional references to:

Rob Straebel, City Administrator City of Pottsville 401 North Centre Street P.O. Box 50 Pottsville, PA 17901 cityadministrator@pottsvillepa.gov

Equal Opportunity Statement

The City of Pottsville is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages applicants from diverse professional and personal backgrounds to apply.

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