INTRODUCTION
Johnstown, Ohio is seeking a highly motivated and accomplished local government manager with the experience and leadership skills to serve as City Manager for one of central Ohio’s greatest small towns. Historic Johnstown is recognized as a close-knit and stable community with strong midwestern values which is home to ~6,000 residents and is experiencing significant growth demands. Its charming downtown is walkable, inviting, and serves as a gathering place that exudes a strong hometown feel. The next City Manager will be a respected, visible, and approachable leader, a proactive community leader, who will help it navigate the pressures and challenges of imminent growth.

THE ORGANIZATION
The City of Johnstown is a full-service charter municipality operating under the Council-Manager form of government. The City Council is comprised of seven members all serving at-large in four-year overlapping terms and serves as the legislative body of the City. The Mayor and Council President are members of Council and are selected every two years from among Council following municipal elections.

The City Manager is appointed by City Council and serves as the Chief Executive Officer of the City. The City staff consists of 25 full-time personnel spread across several departments including the Service Department, the Police Department, Planning & Zoning, Finance and Law. The Law Director is appointed by and under the direction of the City Council. The Johnstown Police Department consists of 9 sworn full-time officers who serve in a variety of operational capacities including Patrol and Criminal Investigations. Emergency Communications and Dispatching is handled via contract with the Licking County Sheriff’s Office. The City maintains productive, professional relationships with its three recognized collective bargaining units.

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First Consideration Deadline: May 30, 2026