Asst. County Administrative Officer

The County of Tuolumne is seeking a highly qualified professional for the Assistant County Administrative Officer position responsible for assisting the County Administrator in fiscal and budget planning, directing and managing County operations and implementing the directives of the Board of Supervisor.

The County Administrative Office is responsible to the Board of Supervisors for the proper and efficient administration of all County Offices and Departments under the jurisdiction of the County of Tuolumne. We are tasked with ensuring that Board policies and directives are carried out in the most efficient, cost effective, and service oriented manner.

Working with 16 Department Heads, the County Administrative Office oversees the development, preparation and management of the $340M annual budget. Our department staff play a key role in leading the County and collaborating in all levels of the organization with broad impacts to both departments and the community we serve.

The Assistant County Administrator serves as a key member of the County’s executive leadership team and plays an important role in supporting the County Administrator in the effective and efficient operation of County government. Working under the direction of the County Administrator and in coordination with the Board of Supervisors, the Assistant County Administrator provides leadership and oversight across a broad range of County functions, including organizational management, financial administration, personnel, policy implementation, strategic planning, and intergovernmental/community relations.

The Assistant County Administrator translates the Board of Supervisors’ policy direction and organizational priorities into effective programs, services, and operational strategies. The position works collaboratively with department heads, employees, elected officials, community partners, and regional, state, and federal agencies to ensure County resources are managed responsibly and public services are delivered effectively. The successful candidate will bring sound judgment, strong management skills, political and organizational awareness, and the ability to build trust and consensus across diverse stakeholders.

This position is both strategic and operational. The Assistant County Administrator will help identify emerging issues, evaluate organizational needs, develop recommendations, and lead initiatives that strengthen the County’s financial position, organizational effectiveness, and ability to serve the community. The position will also serve as a trusted advisor to the County Administrator and Board of Supervisors and may assume responsibility for specific departments, programs, or countywide initiatives as assigned.

Our new Assistant County Administrator will be an experienced and collaborative public-sector leader who understands the unique opportunities and challenges of managing county government. The ideal candidate will have demonstrated experience in public administration, organizational leadership, budgeting and financial management, strategic planning, personnel management, and policy implementation. Experience working directly with elected officials, governing boards, department heads, and community stakeholders is highly desirable.

The ideal candidate is a thoughtful, approachable, and decisive leader who can balance long-term strategic thinking with the day‑to‑day demands of County government. They will be comfortable working in a complex political and organizational environment and will demonstrate sound judgment, professionalism, integrity, and discretion.

Our ideal candidate will be:

• A collaborative leaderwho builds strong relationships and works effectively across…