City Manager

The City of Piqua, Ohio is seeking a City Manager to lead an independent community with a strong commitment to enduring principles and hometown pride rooted in principles that emphasize respect and accountability, responsible government and excellence in service delivery. This is an outstanding opportunity for leadership and community building in an independent Ohio community.

The City of Piqua is home to more than 21,000 residents and offers small-town charm with big-city convenience. Piqua is located along I-75 and 20 miles north of I-70 with multiple generations of the same family still living in the community.

The current City Manager is retiring in April 2026 after nearly 6 years of successful leadership at the city.

The next City Manager is expected to be a relationship-builder with the ability to establish strong trust with City Commission and the public to enhance the credibility of City government. The Manager should emulate a combination of drive and diplomacy with a record of promoting employee development and leadership.

Minimum qualifications include a Bachelor’s degree in Public Administration, Business Management or related field, and a minimum of ten (10) years of years of progressively responsible experience as a City Administrator, Deputy City Administrator, Assistant City Manager, County Manager, Town Manager, or Department Head in a local public agency or municipal government in an administrative and managerial capacity; Master's degree preferred with demonstrated continuing professional development, with associations, such as the International City/Council Management Association and solid experience with the principles and practice of city management, including budgeting, finance, human resource management and government program evaluation.

The City of Piqua offers a competitive salary, depending on qualifications and experience. In addition to a competitive salary, the City provides a generous benefits package that includes comprehensive medical with wellness incentives, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term and long-term disability coverage, paid vacation, personal time, sick leave and holidays.

The manager will be a member of the Ohio Public Employees Retirement System. The City Commission prefers that the selected city manager reside within the Piqua city limits; however, residency requirements are subject to discussion during contract negotiations. Regardless of residence, the city manager is expected to maintain close proximity to the city and be readily available to respond to emergency situations and critical matters.

Applications are accepted until June 1, 2026, by visiting piquaoh.gov/jobs.

Please note that all information submitted in connection with application is subject to disclosure under the Ohio Public Records Act (Ohio Revised Code § 149.43). Materials provided to the City of Piqua, including but not limited to this application and any supplemental documents, may be considered public records and released upon request. Applicants should not submit information they do not wish to be made public.

Full description can be found at: https://www.piquaoh.gov/DocumentCenter/View/3664/City-Manager-Profile-2026

For more information on this position, please contact:

Catherine Bogan, Human Resources Director

cbogan@piquaoh.gov | 937.778.2052

The City of Piqua is an Equal Opportunity Employer and values diversity in its workforce. Applicants selected as finalists for this position will be subject to a comprehensive background check.

Benefits:

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

Work Location: In person