County Manager – Person County, NC

and growth while preserving its rural character.

Person County is seeking a strategic, collaborative, and effective leader to serve as its next County Manager. This executive leadership opportunity offers an experienced local government professional the opportunity to lead a strong organization, work closely with an engaged and committed Board of Commissioners, strengthen partnerships throughout the community, and help shape the County’s future. The County Manager will provide strategic organizational leadership, ensure the effective delivery of County Services, and translate the Board’s goals into action while supporting sound, responsive and accountable county government.

• Annual County Budget: $88.6 million FY 2027 adopted budget
• County Workforce:
  Oversees a workforce of 454 full-time employees and 193 part-time employees
• Direct Reports:
  Currently there are 14 positions: the Assistant County Manager, Clerk to the Board, Tax Administrator, Finance Director, IT Director, HR Director, General Services Director, Economic Development Director, Inspections Director, Planning/Zoning Director, GIS Director, Emergency Services Director, Public Information Officer, and Health Director. Person County has a total of 28 departments, and this direct report structure may change at the discretion of the County Manager.
• Governance & Oversight:
  Reports directly to the five-member Board of County Commissioners while working closely with County staff, community partners, and residents.

Located in North Carolina’s northern Piedmont, Person County offers its nearly 41,000 residents a distinctive blend of rolling hills, farmland, forests, lakes, and rural character, while providing convenient access to the economic and cultural opportunities of the Triangle. Roxboro, the county seat, offers a charming uptown area with local shops, restaurants, historic sites, and year-round community events.

Outdoor recreation is a defining part of life in Person County. The County is home to Hyco and Mayo lakes, offering opportunities for boating, fishing, hiking, camping, and enjoying the outdoors. Mayo Lake Park includes cabins, camping, hiking trails, paddle craft rentals, and an 18-hole disc golf course, while Hyco Lake Park features more than 3,750 acres of water, nature trails, bird watching, pickleball, and other recreational opportunities.

The community also offers a strong connection to its history, arts, and local culture, with attractions including the Person County Museum of History, Kirby Cultural Arts Center and Gallery, local wineries, community festivals, farmers markets, and a variety of parks and recreational facilities. Person County is home to North Carolina’s oldest county recreation department, with programs dating to the 1940s and full County funding beginning in 1961.

Today, Recreation, Arts & Parks provides a wide range of athletic, cultural, community, and outdoor programs throughout the County.

The next County Manager will play a key role in guiding the organization through this period.

• Providing executive leadership and professional management of County operations.
• Supporting department heads and employees and fostering effective communication, accountability, and collaboration throughout the organization.
• Working with the Board, County staff, community partners, and residents to advance County priorities and support the effective management of County resources.

• Executive Leadership:
  Build a strong, collaborative relationship with the Board, foster a cohesive governing body, establish clear boundaries between elected officials and staff, and help commissioners understand their…