“Real People” Spotlight: Dave Judson, Operations Administrator

The State of the City is strong. That was the lasting message Tuesday from Hilliard’s 2023 State of the City presentation at Center Street Market in Downtown Hilliard.

A crowd of more than 150 people attended the event with the train theme of “All Aboard and Full Steam Ahead”, harkening back to Hilliard’s railroad roots.

City Manager Michelle Crandall covered highlights from the past year and shared details about Hilliard’s exciting future plans.

The presentation included updates on the new Recreation and Wellness Campus, the Hilliard By Design community plan, the Hilliard City Lab tech initiative, and much more.

Videos from the presentation can be viewed on the City’s Youtube page: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLkXmbPhtCrMGOh1tEsGdmxCvXVB2RO0EM

Thank you to all who attended this year’s event to make it such a big success!

The City of Hilliard is accepting applications for the position of Finance Director through April 21.

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The Director of Finance is the fiscal officer of the City, who works under the direction of the City Manager. This position directs the activities of the seven-member Department of Finance and administers the City’s financial affairs. Work involves overseeing collection, custody, and disbursement of public funds, payroll, and income tax; maintaining municipal accounting records; managing and providing advice on investments; signing all bond issues; and participating in budget development. The department operates on a $1.2 million budget. The primary financial software used by the City are the Civica CMI and OpenGov.

Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications: Possession of a bachelor’s degree in accounting, public finance, business administration, or related field and five years of progressively responsible experience in finance, accounting, and auditing including supervisory experience; or any equivalent combination of training and experience.
For a full view of desired qualifications, please see the linked brochure.

Compensation
The expected hiring range of the Director of Finance is $145,000 – $165,000, depending on qualifications, with an excellent benefits package that includes City contributions to the Ohio Public Employee Retirement System, paid vacation, twelve (12) paid holidays, two personal days, accrued sick leave, and tuition reimbursement up to $7,000 per year. This is an onsite position at Hilliard Municipal Building, 3800 Municipal Way in Hilliard, Ohio.

How to Apply
Applications will be accepted electronically by Raftelis at raftelis.hire.trakstar.com. Applicants complete a brief online form and are prompted to provide a cover letter and resume. The position will be open until filled with a first review of applications beginning April 21, 2023.

The City of Hilliard has hired Angie Jarosik as an HR Generalist in the Human Resources department.

Jarosik brings two decades of experience in human resources and customer service to her new role. She will assist the department in a variety of recruitment, training, and personnel functions.

“Hilliard is a great place to live, work, and raise a family, and I’m excited to be able to give back to the community where I’m so involved,” Jarosik said. “There’s so much growth here and a lot of exciting things going on, so this job is really the perfect fit.”

Jarosik worked for BMW Financial Services for nearly 20 years, where she most recently served as a Training Analyst for internal training activities. She received a Bachelor of Business Administration and Human Resource Management from Ohio University in 2003.

In her new role with the City of Hilliard, Jarosik will administer the City’s performance evaluation software and provide training to supervisors and employees. She also will lead the City’s Wellness Committee programs and events, re-establish the City’s safety team, and provide talent management support to all City departments, among other duties.

“I love interacting with people and being approachable to employees while hopefully being a trusted resource for them,” Jarosik said. “My goal is to help streamline our processes to make them more efficient and consistent. I also hope to make an impact on people’s lives through the wellness program here.”

Jarosik lives in Hilliard with her husband Andy and sons Lincoln and Beckett. In her free time, she enjoys yoga, dancing, and watching her kids play sports.