County Manager

County Manager

FLSA Status:
At-Will / Exempt / Contract

Department:
County Manager’s Office

Reports to:

Board of County Commissioners

Salary:
Commensurate with experience and qualifications

The County Manager serves as the Chief Administrative Officer of Grant County and is appointed by and serves at the pleasure of the Board of County Commissioners. Under the policy direction of the Board, the County Manager is responsible for the executive leadership, administration, coordination, and oversight of County government and for implementing the policies, goals, and strategic priorities established by the Board.

The County Manager oversees the daily operations of an organization serving approximately 28,000 residents through a workforce of approximately 185 employees and an annual operating budget of approximately $26 million. The position is responsible for ensuring the efficient, ethical, and fiscally responsible delivery of County services while maintaining compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local laws, regulations, and County policies.

As the County's highest-ranking administrative official, the County Manager provides visionary leadership, promotes organizational excellence, supports transparency and accountability in government, and develops collaborative partnerships that enhance the quality of life for the residents of Grant County.

The County Manager is accountable for:

• Executive leadership and administration of County government.
• Oversight of approximately 185 County employees.
• Administration of an annual operating budget of approximately $26 million.
• Strategic planning and organizational development.
• Fiscal stewardship and long-term financial sustainability.
• Capital improvement planning and infrastructure management.
• Human resources administration.
• Emergency preparedness and continuity of government.
• Intergovernmental relations and legislative advocacy.
• Economic and community development initiatives.
• Grant administration and compliance.
• Risk management and organizational accountability.
• Implementation of policies adopted by the Board of County Commissioners.

The following statements describe the general responsibilities of the position and are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all assigned duties.

• Provide executive leadership and administrative direction for all County operations.
• Implement policies and directives established by the Board of County Commissioners.
• Establish organizational goals, objectives, priorities, and performance measures.
• Evaluate County operations and recommend organizational improvements that enhance efficiency, accountability, innovation, and customer service.
• Foster a culture of integrity, professionalism, collaboration, transparency, and continuous improvement.
• Anticipate emerging issues and develop strategic responses to changing economic, legislative, demographic, environmental, and community conditions.

• Serve as the chief administrative advisor to the Board of County Commissioners.
• Prepare Commission meeting agendas in coordination with the Board.
• Provide timely, accurate, objective, and comprehensive information to support policy decisions.
• Prepare and present reports, recommendations, resolutions, ordinances, contracts, and other official documents.
• Ensure effective implementation of Board policies and directives.
• Maintain open communication and productive working relationships with Commissioners.

• Direct the administration of County personnel policies and procedures.
• Recruit, develop, mentor, evaluate, and retain executive leadership and department directors.
• Promote succession planning and professional development.
• Ensure compliance with employment laws, County personnel policies, and applicable collective bargaining agreements.
• Recommend organizational restructuring and staffing adjustments as necessary.
• Foster a positive workplace culture built upon respect, accountability, collaboration, and employee engagement.

Provide executive oversight, coordination, and support for County departments, including but not limited to:

• County Manager's Office
• Road Department
• Finance and Procurement
• Human Resources
• Legal
• Detention Center
• Planning and Community Development
• Emergency Management
• DWI Program
• Maintenance
• Fire Management
• Airport
• Shooting Range
• Transit Services

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