Departments

Penn Township is broken down into a number of departments across three buildings in the township.

Administration

Alex Graziani is the township Manager and Secretary. He is responsible for managing all of the daily operations of the township and for supervising all of the other township departments, unless statutes say otherwise.

He reviews employment applications, recommends employee discipline and discharge, and employs experts and consultants as needed. He prepares and administers the township's budget, develops the township's long-range fiscal plan, and makes the township's purchases. He keeps the board of commissioners informed about the township's affairs, prepares their meeting agenda, and makes recommendations. He maintains the township's records including the maps of utility lines and properties and the inventory of township property and equipment.

Finance

The Director of Finance, Mary Perez, performs a variety of routine and complex administrative level tasks related to the accounting duties of the township, including but not limited to: preparation of vouchers and daily deposits, assignment of budget account numbers, payroll preparation including quarterly and end of year tax reports, posting of accounts payable for general ledgers, analysis of preliminary trial balances, preparation of monthly financial statements, assists the township manager with the preparation of the annual budget, and pursues collection of delinquent accounts.

Police

Penn Township Police, led by Chief John Otto, has a full-time police department with 20 officers that provides 24/7 protection throughout the community. The department is headquartered off of Sandy Hill Road at 2000 Commercial Court, Irwin, PA 15642. For more information about the Police Department click the link.

Community Development

The Community Development Department, managed by Director of Community Development, and handles applications for subdivision and land development, permits for pools, sheds, houses, as well as, complaints about junk cars, tall grass, and any landfill odor. The department is located in the municipal building at 2001 Municipal Court.

Public Works Department

Public Works Director, Scot Fodi is responsible for
administering and overseeing all Public Works activities, including managing personnel in the implementation of programs related to road paving and repair, snow removal, maintenance and installation of stormwater infrastructure, and grooming and managing of existing township projects and properties as directed by the township commissioners.

Public Works hours of operation 7:00 am to 3:00 PM 3000 Commercial Court, Irwin PA 15642. Public Works Phone 724-863-5710 -
    Dial “1” for the Director
    Dial “2” for the Foreman
Fax: 724-863-4933