The new Assistant City Administrator/Authority & Grants Manager position was established to improve operational efficiency and strengthen regional collaboration by centralizing several professional responsibilities. According to the job posting, the position's cost may be shared among multiple entities, including the City of Pottsville, the Pottsville Parking Authority, and the Pottsville Redevelopment Authority.
City officials are seeking a highly organized, entrepreneurial professional with experience in municipal government, redevelopment, economic development, or grant administration.
Preferred qualifications include a bachelor's degree in public administration, planning, business administration, political science, economic development, or a related field, along with three to five years of experience in municipal government, authority management, redevelopment, economic development, or grant administration.
The ideal candidate should have a strong understanding of municipal finance, redevelopment initiatives, and public administration. Experience managing federal or state grants is preferred, while knowledge of Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) and U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) compliance is strongly preferred. The city is also looking for someone with excellent writing, organizational, and communication skills who can manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment.
Application materials, including the complete job description, are available from the Office of the City Administrator on the third floor of Pottsville City Hall, located at 401 N. Centre Street.
Interested applicants must submit a completed application, cover letter, resume, and three professional references in an envelope clearly marked "Assistant City Administrator/Authority & Grants Manager" no later than 3:00 p.m. on Monday, Aug. 24, 2026.
Applications should be mailed or delivered to:
City Administrator
City of Pottsville
401 N. Centre Street
P.O. Box 50
Pottsville, PA 17901
Application materials may also be submitted electronically to cityadministrator@pottsvillepa.gov.
The City of Pottsville is an Equal Opportunity Employer and stated that all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, national origin, religion, or disability.