Public Safety Business Administrator

This job posting expires at 11:59PM on October 08, 2026. No applications can be submitted after 11:59PM on October 08, 2026.

Job Title:

Public Safety Business Administrator I Department:
Public Safety Communications External Hiring Range: $76,616.53 - $97,187.93 Compensation Grade: 3008

Buncombe County Public Safety Communications is seeking a Business Administrator I to serve as the department’s lead administrative and business operations professional. This position reports directly to the Public Safety Communications Director and supports a 24/7 emergency communications operation responsible for 911 services throughout Buncombe County. The position is primarily based at the Public Safety Communications Center at 35 Woodfin Street in Asheville and generally works a traditional Monday-Friday schedule, with occasional flexibility needed to support departmental or emergency operations.

The Business Administrator manages and coordinates key business functions including budget development and monitoring, purchasing and procurement, contracts, accounts payable, grants, state 911 funding and expenditure reporting, financial analysis, and administrative processes. The position works closely with County Finance, Budget, Human Resources, Purchasing, the NC 911 Board, vendors, and Public Safety Communications leadership. We are looking for someone who is organized, financially capable, comfortable managing multiple priorities, and able to operate independently in a fast-paced public safety environment.

This is an important member of the department’s leadership support structure and provides the Director and command staff with the financial and administrative information needed to make sound decisions.

Bachelor’s degree, preferably in related field, and four (4) years administrative experience involving participation in the planning and management of a business or governmental program; or an equivalent combination of training and experience.

Ensure all fiscal regulations and policies are implemented and all internal and external administrative matters are accomplished per fiscal, legal and policy regulations. Assist the Department Director with high level administrative activities and front office management. Assist in the administration and implementation of the annual operating budget by ensuring the maintenance, collection, and consolidation of budget data. Evaluate the internal control framework and perform routine monitoring activities to ensure departmental operations are conducted effectively and securely.

Oversee the execution and monitoring of contract and grant elements for audit, fiscal and performance compliance. Industry monitoring and reporting activities to strategically support department/program operations, revenue potential, and best practices. Assist Department Director & Division Managers with financial matters, regulatory matters, operational performance monitoring, process improvement, etc. Performs other related duties as assigned.

Knowledge of and ability to plan and implement budgetary, purchasing and accounting practices and procedures. Knowledge of fiscal/budgetary theories and methodology. Knowledge of the organization and structure of state and local government and nonprofit agencies;
Knowledge of organizational culture and resources, both internal to Buncombe County and in the community. Knowledge of the principles and practices of public and business administration. Knowledge of the principles and applications of project planning and evaluation processes; identification, analysis, and documentation of data. Knowledge of other…