Category: 
Job


Location: Steubenville, OH

City Manager

Closing: August 29th 2025

Description
The City of Steubenville is seeking a qualified City Manager upon the retirement of the current City Manager in 2026. The city operates under a council-manager form of government, where the city manager serves as the chief executive officer, responsible for the administration of city affairs. City Council which consists of seven members (Council at Large and six wards) appoints the City Manager with a majority vote.

Steubenville, Ohio, offers a unique blend of affordability, community, and cultural richness. Located about 40 miles from Pittsburgh, Steubenville offers residents the benefits of a small-town lifestyle with easy access to the amenities of a major city. Educational opportunities in Steubenville include Steubenville City Schools which have test scores significantly higher than the national average, as well as Franciscan University of Steubenville with its vibrant campus community and faith-centered education. Known as the “City of Murals,” Steubenville boasts over 25 murals that celebrate its history and culture. Historic Fort Steuben, a reconstructed 18th century fort on its original site overlooking the Ohio River, recreates life on the Ohio “frontier’. The city also hosts annual events like the Dean Martin Festival – honoring its famous native son, First Fridays on Fourth – in the Downtown and the Christmas tourist attraction the Nutcracker Village that all contribute to the civic pride of Steubenville.

Required Qualifications

  • Must Have an Undergraduate Degree in Public Administration, Business Administration, Accounting or Related Field. And at least one of the following:
    • Two (2) years experience as a Manager/ Administrator or Assistant Manager/Administrator for any municipality or county.
    • Two (2) years comparable experience as a Manager/Administrator or Assistant Manager/ Administrator for any municipality or county.
    • At least five (5) years experience as an Executive Officer or Chief Fiscal Officer of any business or governmental entity.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience with municipal utilities (water and sewer systems)
  • Grant writing experience
  • ICMA or OCMA Membership
  • Economic Development Experience

Powers and Duties

  • The City Manager shall be the Chief Executive Officer and Head of the Administrative Agencies of the City.
  • He or she shall be responsible to the Council for the proper administration of all the affairs of the City within the scope of his or her powers and duties and for the enforcement of all laws and ordinances. The City Manager shall have the power and be requested to:
  • Appoint and suspend or remove or otherwise discipline all City employees and Administrative Officers, except as otherwise provided in this Charter.
  • Institute proceedings, when necessary for the removal of officers and employee within Civil Service, in the manner provided by the rules adopted by the Council or Civil Service Commission pursuant to this Charter.
  • The City Manager shall not have the power or authority to appoint or remove, suspend or discipline, any elected official or any board or commission
    established under this Charter.
  • Attend all meetings of Council with the right to participate in discussion and bring matters to the attention of Council, but with no- right to vote.
  • Recommend legislation for adoption by Council, including the repeal of legislation.
  • Submit to Council a monthly summary showing the condition of all funds.
  • Prepare and submit annually to Council, a complete report of the financial and administrative activities of the City of Steubenville for the preceding year. Said filing must be made within ninety (90) days following the end of the year.
  • Shall make such other reports as the Council may require concerning the operation of City departments, offices, and agencies subject to his or her direction and supervision.
  • Prepare and submit to the Council, after receiving estimates made by the Directors of the departments, the Annual Budget, and prepare· the Annual Budget to be adopted by Council as required by law and represent the City at all hearings on the Budget adopted by Council.
  • Supervise purchasing for all departments of the City.
  • Shall be a liaison and responsible for the public relations between the City and other political units and other organizations interested in the welfare and growth of the City.”
  • Supervise the issuance of all licenses and permits pursuant to ordinances and resolutions, except as provided within this Charter.”
  • Perform all other duties prescribed for him or her in this Charter or by Council and in the performance thereof may delegate to subordinate officers and
    employees of the Municipality any of these duties, but he or she shall be responsible for the faithful performance of such duties.

How to Apply
Posted position will be open from August 1st 2025 to August 29th 2025 or until filled. Submit electronically a cover letter, resume and contact information for three (3) professional references to: khaley@cityofsteubenville.us or Mail to Clerk of Council at 115 South 3rd Street Steubenville Ohio 43952.