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Kingston Township, Luzerne County, is seeking applicants for the
position of Assistant Township Manager. The Assistant Township Manager is a full-time, salaried, mid-level supervisory position in the Department of Administration. The Assistant Township Manager reports directly to the Township Manager and is responsible for the maintenance of all Township financial records. Candidates must be proficient in an Accounting based financial program, performing Payroll and all related functions associated thereof, as well as Accounts Payable and Receivable. The ideal candidate must also be proficient in Word and Excel, have excellent interpersonal and organizational skills in addition to being self-motivated, detail oriented and a team player. The Assistant Township Manager serves as Acting Township Manager in the absence of the Township Manager and with the approval of the Board of Supervisors. Experience in municipal government and a degree in accounting is preferred, but not required. Salary will be based upon experience and is combined with a competitive benefit package. Kingston Township residency is required within 18 months of hire. A position description is available at www.kingstontownship.com Send resume to the attention of the Kingston Township Manager, 180 East Center Street, Shavertown, PA 18708. Application deadline is 3:30pm, Friday, July 25, 2008. Kingston Township is an EEO/ADA employer. |
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POSITION DESCRIPTION - ASSISTANT TOWNSHIP
MANAGER GENERAL DEFINITION The ASSISTANT TOWNSHIP MANAGER is a full-time, salaried, mid-level supervisory position in the Department of Administration. The ASSISTANT TOWNSHIP MANAGER reports to the Township Manager and is responsible for the maintenance of all Township financial records, communicating assignments from the manager to various department heads, conducting research into special projects, serves as Acting Township Manager with approval of the Board of Supervisors, and assists the Manager in planning, organizing, staffing, coordinating, and budgeting for all Township operations. ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS Fundamental requirements of the ASSISTANT TOWNSHIP MANAGER. The ASSISTANT TOWNSHIP MANAGER must have the physical ability to perform the following job functions: Prepares and/or supervises preparation of the Township payroll and all related reports and filing related thereto, including, but not limited to, payroll tax payments, quarterly tax reports, W-2 forms, and payroll checks. Maintains and/or supervises all Township financial records, funds, and accounts including, but not limited to, deposits, transfers, receipts, bank reconciliation’s fund balances, accounts payable, and accounts receivable. Prepares the monthly financial reports for the Board of Supervisors and Township Manager. Assists the Township in the preparation of the Township’s annual budget. Supervises the operation of the Township computer system, troubleshoots problems, coordinates with vendors, and directs Township staff in the operation of the system. Receives, processes, and responds to citizens service requests and complaints. Coordinates road damage deposit program with the Zoning Officer. Maintains files and issues invoices relating to Ordinance Violations and insures payments are received. Maintains records of Earned Income Tax collections. Issues and reconciles pave cut permits with utility companies and insures payments are received. Kingston Township Page 2 of 2 Department of Administration Effective Date JAN. 6. 2003 Section 1.050 Prepares for and assists in the Township’s independent annual audit. Files all Government and State agency annual reports. Approves purchase orders in an amount up to $500.00 in the absence of, with prior approval of, the Township Manager and prior budget approval or the Board of Supervisors. Helps to prepare and take minutes for the Regular Supervisors’ Meetings, Special Meetings and Public Hearings and on occasions will need to be available to take the minutes for the Public Work Sessions. Maintains employee relations with Healthcare benefits, files enrollments, changes and cancellations with Insurance carriers and maintains the files thereof. Transfers employee workers compensation claims to the Township insurance carrier and maintains Township files on claims. Complies data for the Township pension plans and advises the Township Manager and employees on compliance issues and verifies information to auditors and pension consultants. Performs related work and special projects as directed by Township Manager. Supervises office staff in the absence of the Township Manager. Operates office equipment including, but not limited to, computer system, typewriter, adding machine, photocopier, and postage machine. Performs general offices work when necessary, including but not limited to, typing, copying, filing, and phone answering. Represents the Township Manager at official functions, and/or meetings when requested. MINIMUM ACCEPTABLE TRAINING & EXPERIENCE A degree in Accounting, Business Administration or management, or a minimum of five or more years experience in a related capacity is preferred. Proficient skills with computer programs including, but not limited to an Accounting based Financial program, Word and Excel and bookkeeping experience is required. U.S. Citizenship is required. Township residency is required within eighteen (18) months of date of hire. |
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The 2008 Kingston Township Summer Recreation Program will be held from
June 23rd through August 15th. The program is open exclusively to
resident children of Kingston Township who have completed Kindergarten
up to 12 years of age at time of registration. Proof of residency, age
and proof of the completion of Kindergarten for 5 yr. olds will be
required at the time of registration. Registration fees are $45 for the
first child and $25 for each additional child per family and must be
paid at the time of registration. One (1) Township Logo t-shirt will be
provided to each child upon registering. For more information, please
call the Kingston Township Municipal Building at 696-3809. This Summer Program will be conducted each weekday, weather permitting, from 9 a.m. until 4 p.m. Program participants will meet at the Center Street Park each morning. Children should bring a bag lunch and drink each day. Parents are reminded that the children are responsible for their own admission fees for field trips, swimming, and other activities. The Recreation Supervisor and Counselors will have many exciting and enriching activities planned for the children. Each day spent at the Center Street Park will include sports, games, guest speakers, music, and arts and crafts. In addition, there will be several field trips throughout the summer. This program is sponsored by the Kingston Township Board of Supervisors, who encourages you to register your child on Saturday, June 14th at the Center Street Park Pavilion from 10 a.m. until 2:00 p.m. Thereafter, registrations will ONLY be accepted at the Administration Office, June 16th through June 27th, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. The last day for registration is June 27th, 2008, 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. |
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| The Kingston Township Board of Supervisors has announced the addition of a Hot-Line Number for the convenience of the Township residents. The Hot-Line Number will provide Township residents with office hours, tax collector hours and the latest information in the Township. The Township’s Hot-Line Number is 696-2063. | ||
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The Kingston
Township Board of Supervisors hereby announce that the following dates
have been adopted as their official meeting schedule for 2008. The
Annual Re-organizational Meeting/Public Work Session will be held
Monday, January 7, 2008, at 6:30 p.m. Regular Supervisors’
Meetings will be held on the second Wednesday of each month at 7:30 p.m.
and are scheduled for the following dates:
January 9,
2008 All
meetings are held at the Kingston Township Municipal Building, 180 East
Center Street, Shavertown, PA 18708. Kingston Township provides
reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with a disability to
participate in a public meeting. In advance of such meeting, call the
Kingston Township Municipal Building at (570) 696-3809 to discuss such
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Public Work Sessions will be held on the Monday preceding each regular meeting at 7:00 p.m. on the following dates:
January 7, 2008 All meetings are held at the Kingston Township Municipal Building, 180 East Center Street, Shavertown, PA 18708. Kingston Township provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with a disability to participate in a public meeting. In advance of such meeting, call the Kingston Township Municipal Building at (570) 696-3809 to discuss such reasonable accommodations for a qualified disabled individual. |
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Notice is hereby given by the Kingston Township Zoning Hearing Board
that the following dates have been adopted by the Zoning Hearing Board
as the official regular meeting schedule for 2008. ALL MEETINGS ARE ON THE SECOND MONDAY OF THE MONTH.
January 14, 2008 *Lower Level
All meetings will be held at 7:30 p.m. in the Kingston Township
Municipal Building, 180 East Center Street, Shavertown, PA 18708. Public
work sessions will be held preceding each regular meeting at 7:00 p.m.
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Notice is hereby given by the Kingston Township Planning Commission that
the following dates have been adopted by the Planning Commission as the
official regular meeting schedule for 2008. ALL MEETINGS ARE ON
THE FIRST TUESDAY OF THE MONTH.
January 8, 2008
All meetings will be held at 7:30 p.m. in the Kingston Township
Municipal Building, 180 East Center Street, Shavertown, PA 18708. Public
work sessions will be held preceding each regular meeting at 7:00 p.m.
in the conference room of the Municipal Building. |
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The Kingston Township Police Pension Fund Board of Trustees will hold
their meetings for 2008 on the following dates at 9:30 A.M. at the
Kingston Township Municipal Building, 180 East Center Street,
Shavertown, PA 18708.
March 12, 2008
Individuals in need of special assistance to attend meetings may contact
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Notice is hereby given by the Kingston Township UCC Appeals Board that
the following dates have been adopted by the UCC Appeals Board as the
official regular meeting schedule for 2008. ALL MEETINGS ARE ON THE THIRD MONDAY OF THE MONTH.
January 21, 2008
All meetings will be held at 7:30 p.m. in the Kingston Township
Municipal Building, 180 East Center Street, Shavertown, PA 18708. Public
work sessions will be held preceding each regular meeting at 7:00 p.m.
in the conference room of the Municipal Building. |
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The Kingston Township Zoning Officer reminds the residents of the Township that it is illegal to attach garage/yard sale signs to utility/telephone poles, or trees. The signs should be attached to individual stakes. All such signs should be removed no later than two (2) days after the sale. Violators may be fined up to $30. Additional information may be obtained from the Zoning Officer at 696-3809. |
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The residents of Kingston Township are reminded that the Township’s Vegetation Nuisance Ordinance requires that all grass or weeds on occupied properties are to be kept trimmed to a maximum height of six (6) inches. All grass or weeds growing in excess of six (6) inches in height maybe declared to be a nuisance and subject to a fine. Additional information may be obtained from the Zoning Officer at 696-3809 daily from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. |
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Kingston Township residents and property owners are reminded not to place encroachments, such as fences, landscaping timbers, trees, shrubs, or any other items within the Township street right-of-way. Property owners need to be aware that they do not own up to the edge of the roadway. Street right-of-ways vary from thirty-three feet to fifty feet. Residents that are unsure of the width of their street may call the Township Office for further information. Residents are also reminded that this area is not their property and that the Township has the authority to order removal or to remove, the encroachments from the street or road right-of-way. The Township is asking for cooperation from all residents in respecting the public right-of-way. Residents with questions may call the Township Manager or Zoning Officer at 696-3809. |
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The Kingston Township Board of Supervisors would like to commend the Shavertown Volunteer Fire Department and the Trucksville Volunteer Fire Department for the hard work and dedication put forth that has resulted in the lowering of the ISO (Insurance Services Office) ratings, in portions of the Township. Residents should contact their local Fire Company to see if they live in an area that has been affected. The Shavertown Volunteer Fire Company can be reached at 675-1302. The Trucksville Volunteer Fire Company can be reached at 696-1871. Insurance companies use ISO rating to help determine costs. If you live in an area that the rating has changed, you should notify your insurance carrier to see if the ISO change will have an affect on your insurance costs. |
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