The County of Chester was created by William Penn in 1682 as one of the three original counties of Pennsylvania. The county consists of 73 municipalities — one city, 15 boroughs, and 57 townships — and is routinely ranked among the best places to live in America.

The county is an Equal Opportunity Employer that complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act and offers full-time employees competitive and flexible benefits packages that include health, long-term disability, dental, and life insurance, and more.

COVID-19 Recovery Program Manager

This position will manage the execution of the CARES and ARPA allocations received by the county, and will perform discretionary work involving legal contracts, negotiations on behalf of the county, and preparation of federal reporting documents representing the county. 

This is a temporary position that will last until the CARES and ARPA programs are sufficiently closed around Dec. 31, 2024 but could be extended to December 2026.

The ideal candidate will have a bachelor’s degree in a planning, public policy, accounting, a business-related degree, or an equivalent combination of education and experience; advanced knowledge of federal, state, and local regulations, specifically auditing, procurement, and labor laws; and proven ability to track and manage several projects and processes simultaneously.

Learn more about the COVID-19 Recovery Program Manager position at Chester County.

Payroll Manager

This position is responsible for supervising staff involved in producing bi-weekly payroll, monthly pension checks, and bi-weekly pension refunds. Responsibilities also include the payment of all taxes due on these processes and producing W-2s and 1099-Rs.

The ideal candidate will have a bachelor’s degree, or an equivalent combination of education and experience; at least six years of recent payroll experience; and a general understanding of fiscal planning.

Learn more about the Payroll Manager position at Chester County.

Prison Payroll Administrator

This position performs functions requiring in-depth knowledge of the county’s Inova payroll system and is primarily responsible for ensuring that approximately 300 prison employees are paid timely and accurately.

The ideal candidate will have a high school diploma or GED; six months to one year of job-related experience; a minimum of two years of general office experience (typing, clerical, filing, copying, etc.); and strong math aptitude.

Learn more about the Prison Payroll Administrator position at Chester County.