Assistant County Administrator

Our hire will work alongside the chief clerk/county administrator to perform a variety of high-level administrative, oversight, research, and resolution responsibilities associated with the day-to-day operations management and oversight of all departments under the authority of the Board of Commissioners.

Essential duties include assuming management of assigned services and activities within the Commissioners Office, possibly serving as chief clerk/county administrator or acting on her behalf when authorized; performing complex analysis and research on projects; identifying solutions, alternatives, or consequences to actions; participating in development and implementation of goals, objectives, policies, and priorities for assignments; interpreting and applying federal, state, county laws, codes, and regulations; compiling information for and responding to Right-to-Know requests; serving as liaison with other departments and outside agencies; handling customer inquiries/complaints; and administering office records. Additional responsibilities include contributing to preparation and media distribution of information pertaining to county-related projects and activities; contributing to preparation and application for public and private grants and funding; and contributing to completion of chief clerk/county administrators essential functions.

Requirements

Qualified candidates will hold a bachelors degree in public or business administration or related field OR equivalent combination of education and directly-related experience of similar scope and level of responsibility; at least three years experience in capacity with similarly high-level lead on administrative duties, specialty oversight, and juggling multiple large projects simultaneously; learn and maintain familiarity with pertinent laws, codes, ordinances, and regulations; learn and maintain thorough knowledge of county government operations; attend work on a regular basis; ability to learn and explain variety of technical procedures and policies; superior interpersonal relations and communications skills (both verbal and written); math skills; proficiency with Excel and Word; excellent time management, multitasking, and organizational skills; experience with using independent judgement and initiative in absence of specific instructions; and ability to speak before groups of people.

Benefits

Competitive benefits package starts immediately upon hire and includes 90% employer-paid PPO health with vision and three-tier prescription components; defined benefit pension plan; defined contribution plan; group term life insurance; short-term disability; and ample time-off provisions. Hiring wage range is $46,805 to $50,549. EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER