County Manager

Considerable knowledge of modern policies and practices of public administration; working knowledge of county finance, human resources, public works, public safety, and community development;

Skill in preparing and administering county budgets; skill in planning, directing and administering county programs

Ability to prepare and analyze comprehensive reports; ability to carry out assigned projects to their completion; ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing; ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, county officials and the public; ability to efficiently and effectively administer a county government

Must possess a valid State driver's license without record of suspension or revocation; pass a background check and drug test

Must be bondable

Must be of good moral character and of temperate and industrious habits

Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with a degree in public administration, accounting, political science, business management or a closely related field, and

Five (5) to seven (7) years of experience in county administration or management; or

Any equivalent combination of training and experience

Background check and pre-employment drug test will be required of the selected candidate

Health Insurance (employee policy paid 100% by the County)

Retirement Plan

Paid Holidays

8 Hours Sick & Annual Leave per month

Salary negotiable based on experience and qualifications

In this position, you will perform high level administrative, technical and professional work in directing and supervising the administration of county government, managing the daily operations of the County Government, and maintaining direct communication with all Constitutional Officers and Department Managers to ensure all County Departments are functioning in compliance with all Federal, State and Local laws, policies and procedures

Manages and supervises departments and offices of the county to achieve goals within available resources; plans and organizes workloads and staff assignments; trains, motivates and evaluates assigned staff; reviews progress and directs changes as needed

Assures that assigned areas of responsibility are performed within budget; performs cost control activities; monitors revenue and expenditures in assigned area to assure sound fiscal control; works with the Commissioner’s as the budgetary authority to develop an annual budget; assures effective and efficient use of budgeted funds, personnel, materials, facilities, and time

Provides leadership and direction in the development of short- and long-range plans; gathers, interprets, and prepares data for studies, reports and recommendations; coordinates department activities with other departments and agencies as needed

Provides professional advice to the County Commissioners and department heads; makes presentations to councils, boards, commissions, civic groups and the general public;

Represents the County and the Board of Commissioners by serving as a member of local and/or regional boards, councils, or committees

Communicates official plans, policies and procedures to staff and the general public

Determines work procedures, prepares work schedules, and expedites workflow; studies and standardizes procedures to improve efficiency and effectiveness of operations

Issues written and oral instructions; assigns duties and examines work for exactness, neatness, and conformance to policies and procedures

Reviews federal, state and local statutes and sees that all laws and ordinances are faithfully performed

Prepares and submits a preliminary annual county budget

Administers the adopted budget of the county; supervises all purchasing activities; reviews invoices for proper payment; signs checks

Advises the County Commissioners on financial conditions and current and future county needs

Attends all meetings of the County Commissioners and any other meetings at which attendance may be required

Prepares agenda for Commissioner meetings and other official functions

Prepares award presentations

Develops request for proposals, work specifications, and operational plans for county projects; oversees construction to make sure it conforms to specifications and plans

Completes grant applications and supervises report submission

Maintains direct communication with all Constitutional Officers and Department Supervisors to ensure all County departments are functioning in compliance with all Federal, State and Local Laws,…