Riley County Administrator

The County Administrator coordinates the administrative operations of Riley County, consistent with the budgets, policies and strategies set forth by the Board of County Commissioners. Subject to input from the Board, the Administrator evaluates appointed department head performance and provides feedback for improvement and professional and personal goal development for departments. The Board of County Commissioners retains the sole authority to hire, fire and discipline appointed department heads.

This position provides centralized leadership and serves as the primary point of contact for internal operations and external partnerships, ensuring efficient coordination across departments and agencies.

The Administrator oversees administrative service functions and provides executive leadership working collaboratively with appointed department heads and independently elected officials. The position is responsible for advancing strategic priorities, improving organizational performance, and modernizing county operations to support growth and service delivery.

• Manages Riley County Human Resources, Financial Services, and Public Information divisions and services.
• Administers policy, fiscal management, procurement and equipment/facilities planning for the department.
• Attends BOCC meetings; presents recommendations; advises on operational, financial, and strategic matters.
• Serves as chief administrative officer and implements policies established by the Board of County Commissioners.
• Develops and implements countywide strategic plans aligned with Board priorities and community needs.
• Serves as the central coordination point (single POC) for county operations and intergovernmental collaboration.
• Represents the County in interactions with local, state, and federal agencies, community organizations, and the public.
• Strengthens partnerships to support economic development, planning, and community services.
• Responds to citizen concerns and ensures appropriate resolution.
• Provides leadership, guidance, and performance insight to appointed department heads.
• Ensures alignment of departmental goals with countywide priorities and performance expectations.
• Promotes cross-department collaboration to improve efficiency and service delivery.
• Ensures compliance with federal, state, and county financial and administrative regulations.
• Coordinates services and operations with elected officials (Treasurer, Clerk, Register of Deeds, County Attorney) while respecting statutory independence.
• Provides administrative support, data, and coordination to enhance countywide effectiveness.
• Uses data and performance metrics to guide decision-making and resource allocation
• Facilitates communication and alignment between elected and appointed offices and administrative department.
• Coordinates with the various agencies at all levels; federal, state and local.
• Oversees presentation of the annual recommended operating budget and capital improvements and long-range strategic plan for county operations to the Board for review, revision and approval.
• Oversees financial planning, procurement, and administrative policies, including grant oversight, through the Finance Officer.
• Monitors organizational performance, expenditures, and operational outcomes, and implements improvements in efficiency and effectiveness.
• Collaborates with Human Resources in staffing and personnel development.

• Coordinates with the County Counselor execution of contracts and official documents approved by the Board.
• Coordinates department inventory assignments.
• Identify and recommend appointments to boards commissions and appointment to non-employee officers for which the Board of County Commissioners is the appointing…