Current Positions

Department of Administration: 

Director of Administration – Assistant to the Mayor

The City of Lebanon is seeking a highly experienced and motivated professional to serve as Director of Administration – Assistant to the Mayor. This executive-level position provides leadership over administrative and human resources operations while serving as a key advisor to the Mayor.  

Position Overview

This role oversees the daily operations of the Administration Department, including Finance, Payroll, and Community & Economic Development, through their respective supervisors. The position advises the Mayor and Department Heads on personnel matters, labor relations, policy compliance, and organizational effectiveness, and serves as Acting Mayor during the Mayor’s temporary absence in accordance with the Home Rule Charter.

Key Responsibilities

• Direct and manage the Department of Administration and related divisions
• Lead all Human Resources functions, including recruitment, employee relations, compensation, benefits, and compliance
• Advise the Mayor and Department Heads on personnel matters, discipline, labor relations, and policy interpretation
• Oversee collective bargaining activities and represent the City in grievances, arbitrations, and hearings
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations
• Manage payroll oversight, employee benefits, workers’ compensation, and return-to-work programs
• Oversee the City’s insurance and risk management programs
• Manage IT with the City's outside provider
• Develop and maintain personnel policies, job descriptions, and employee handbooks
• Prepare reports, presentations, and recommendations for City leadership

Required Qualifications

•  Bachelor’s degree in public administration, business administration, human resources, or a related field (or equivalent combination of education and experience) 
•  Minimum 5 years of progressively responsible administrative and/or human resources experience, preferably in a municipal or public-sector environment
•  Demonstrated experience in labor relations, collective bargaining, contract administration, payroll, and benefits
•  Strong knowledge of employment laws and public-sector labor regulations
•  Excellent leadership, communication, and organizational skills
•  Ability to handle confidential and sensitive matters with professionalism and discretion
•  Valid Pennsylvania Driver’s License

Preferred Qualifications

•  Experience in municipal government or public administration
•  Supervisory experience managing professional staff

Work Schedule & Classification

•  Full-time, exempt position
•  Approximately 40+ hours per week, with additional hours as required

How to Apply

Interested candidates should submit a City of Lebanon employment application and resume.  

Benefits:

•  Dental insurance
•  Employee assistance program
•  Health insurance
•  Life insurance
•  Paid time off
•  Retirement plan
•  Vision insurance

Education:

•  Bachelor's (Required)

Experience:

•  Human resources management: 5 years (Required)

Annual Salary:  $73,000 - $76,900 per year

Fire Department: 

VOLUNTEER ASSISTANT FIRE CHIEF

The City of Lebanon is accepting applications for the position of Volunteer Assistant Fire Chief. This individual will serve as the Officer in Charge (OIC) at fire calls and related incidents in the absence of, or under the direction of, the Fire Chief. Responsibilities include overseeing hazardous materials responses at the operations level and directing fire-fighting forces and activities to protect life and property. The Volunteer Fire Chief is directly responsible to the Fire Chief and Deputy Fire Chief.

Preferred Experience

• Working knowledge of modern firefighting, fire prevention, and rescue methods
• Minimum of 5 years experience (preferred)

Required Education

• PA State Fire Academy Firefighter II Certification, or related field
• Considerable administrative experience or equivalent on-the-job experience

Residency Requirement

• Must reside within a reasonable distance of the City limits, as approved by the Mayor and Fire Chief.

Equal Employment Opportunities

It is the policy of the City of Lebanon to provide fair and equal employment opportunities to all applicants for employment. Applicants are recruited, selected and hired on the basis of individual merit and ability and without discrimination because of race, color, religion, sex, sexual preference, age, handicap, disability, veteran status or national origin.