County Manager

The purpose of this position is to perform complex, executive-level work planning, directing, and coordinating the overall operation of County government. This position directs and administers the activities of the County to ensure compliance with County policies, ordinances, and goals and objectives established by the Board of Commissioners. This position supports the Board of Commissioners by developing the annual budget and overseeing grants and major projects.

The purpose of this position is to perform complex, executive-level work planning, directing, and coordinating the overall operation of County government. This position directs and administers the activities of the County to ensure compliance with County policies, ordinances, and goals and objectives established by the Board of Commissioners. This position supports the Board of Commissioners by developing the annual budget and overseeing grants and major projects.

• Provides overall executive leadership, direction, and oversight of County operations; establishes organizational priorities and performance expectations consistent with the policies, goals, and directives of the Board of Commissioners; ensures effective coordination and delivery of services across County departments; promotes accountability, efficiency, innovation, and continuous improvement in County operations.
• Advises and assists the Board of Commissioners on operational, financial, organizational, and policy matters affecting County government; identifies emerging issues, evaluates alternatives, and provides recommendations and professional guidance to support informed decision‑making.
• Researches and recommends to the Board of Commissioners the establishment and modification of County policies and ensures that policies and programs adopted by the Board of Commissioners are implemented; reviews and makes recommendations requests for changes in the County’s classification and pay system in conjunction with the Human Resources Department, including requests for new positions.
• Coordinates and directs administrative and management functions of County government not otherwise vested by law in boards or commissions, or in other elected officials; hires and oversees County Directors, except those led by elected officials and except where statutes provide for appointment by elected officials (with courtesy notification to the Board of Commissioners).
• Provides leadership, direction, and oversight to County department directors and assigned staff; establishes expectations, evaluates performance, addresses personnel matters, and promotes effective communication, accountability, and collaboration among County leadership.
• Acts as liaison between the Board of Commissioners and committees and departments; advises Department Directors concerning Board of Commissioners policies, directives and expectations; schedules and chairs regular County Department Head meetings; receives and reviews departmental activity reports on quarterly basis.
• Establishes and monitors countywide performance measures and accountability standards; evaluates the effectiveness and efficiency of County programs, services, and operations; identifies opportunities for improvement and directs corrective or improvement initiatives as appropriate.
• Directs the development and administration of the County’s annual budget and monitors County finances to ensure consistency with the County’s overall policies, goals and objectives; presents reports to the Board of Commissioners on the County’s financial condition and related activities developed with input from each department, including future financial needs; works with department directors on the execution of the adopted budget, ensuring…