Chester Township Assistant Fiscal Officer 

Principle Duties: Assures that financial operations, and payroll are carried out in accordance with applicable statues of the State of Ohio, the policies of the Auditor of State and sound financial practices, records, and carries out duties as directed by the Fiscal Officer and policies of the Trustees. 

Qualifications: A minimum of an associates’ degree in accounting or related field (bachelor degree, preferred). Commensurate experience may be considered in lieu of a degree, particularly experience in public finance administration.

Skill Required: Proficiency with Microsoft applications, excel, word. Strong, pleasant interpersonal and communication skills. Excellent organizational and time management skills and a strong work ethic. 

Applications are to be submitted to:  Chester Township Fiscal Officer, 12701 Chillicothe Road, Chesterland, OH  44026 by 4:00 PM June 17, 2019.  Chester Township is an equal opportunity employer. 

Part-Time Seasonal Employee for Road Department

Applicant should possess knowledge and skill in the areas of landscaping and grounds and facilities maintenance. Duties include, but are not limited to, mulching, tree trimming, mowing and trimming, traffic flagging, emptying trash receptacles, and performing general maintenance on facilities and equipment. Knowledge and skill in the handling of hand tools and motorized equipment used for landscaping and grounds maintenance is preferred. Days and hours to be determined by the Road Superintendent.& Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a pre-employment drug screen and physical. Must be a minimum of 18 years old and have a valid State of Ohio driver's license. Starting wage is $12.00. Please contact Chester Township Road Superintendent at 440-729-9110 with any questions.

Board of Zoning Appeals
The Chester Township Board of Trustees is seeking applicants to fill one open position for an alternate member on the Board of Zoning Appeals for a five-year term expiring December 31, 2023.  Applicants are required to be residents of Chester Township.  The proceedings of this Board are quasi-judicial and individuals who are licensed attorneys or who have legal training and experience are encouraged to apply. Interested parties are requested to submit a letter with a description of their qualifications to Chester Township Board of Trustees, 12701 Chillicothe Rd., Chesterland, OH 44026.

Chester Township Clean Up Day - Saturday June 15, 2019 from 8AM to 1PM 

The Board of Trustees has scheduled a Clean-Up Day for Saturday June 15, 2019, from 8:00 am until 1:00 pm.  Dumpsters will be located at the old Chester School property on Chillicothe Road.Items can be taken there for disposal at no charge.Chester Township Road Department personnel will be on hand to assist with the unloading of your unwanted items, and the Police Department will control traffic.  Residents using this opportunity to dispose of their household discards must observe the following guidelines:

1. Must bring driver’s license as proof of residency
2. Limit of one (1) truck or trailer load per address.One ton maximum capacity truck. Maximum trailer length is 10 feet
3. All trucks and trailers must be covered with a tarp per Ohio State Law
4. All children must remain in vehicles
5. No concrete, stone, rocks or logs
6. No liquids, 55 gallon drums or paint cans, hazardous or restricted materials
7. No roofing or construction debris
8. No yard waste (grass, leaves, stumps, twigs, etc.)
9. No automotive parts of any kind including body parts
10. Car and light duty truck tires will be accepted.The limit is eight (8) tires per household
11. Oil tanks must have large holes in the bottom to assure they are empty.No paint, oil, oil filters or any other materials of this type will be accepted.

Chester Township reserves the right to refuse any and all kinds of suspicious materials.

Notice of Public Hearing on proposed zoning amendment Z2019-3

The Chester Township Board of Trustees will hold a public hearing on a motion to amend the Chester Township Zoning Resolution on Thursday, June 20, 2019 at 6:03 PM at the Town Hall.  Please click on the amendment below to view the documentation. 

Z2019-3

Register now for the summer 2019 sessions of Safety Town! 

Classes will be held the weeks of June 17 through June 21, 2019 and July 15 through July 19, 2019.  CLICK HERE for more information. 

Chester Township Police Department and Town Hall Continue to Serve as Drop-Off Locations for USO of Northern Ohio

The USO of Northern Ohio is a non-profit, charitable organization that relies solely on the generosity of individuals, organizations and corporations.  Please show your support for those that sacrifice for our country, and drop off items for care packages at the Police Department or Town Hall!  Click here for more detail.

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