New Jefferson Hills Manager John Shepherd begins work today.

He was hired by a 4-3 vote of council on Sept. 12.

Council President Brian Militzer, who voted yes, said he especially liked his experience, which included 10 years as manager in North Huntingdon, two years in Tarentum, and six years as assistant township manager and director of planning for Chippewa.

He also works as a troubleshooter for the state on municipal matters, said Mr. Militzer.

His salary will be $75,000.

The other candidate on the "short list'' was Doug Arndt, who served as interim borough manager since October 2006.

Council thought it hired a borough manager on Aug. 23 when former Dormont manager George Zboyovsky, 40, was approved at a special meeting.

But Mr. Zboyovsky changed his mind to accept a position as Allegheny and Washington counties director for U.S. Rep. Tim Murphy, R-Upper St. Clair.