County Administrator

• Reports to:
  
  Commissioners Court
• Employment Type:
  
  Full-Time / Exempt
• Salary: $165,000 annually + county benefits package

The County Administrator serves as the chief administrative and operational officer of Ellis County and is responsible for the day-to-day oversight, coordination, and management of county government operations under the direction and authority of the Ellis County Commissioners Court. The County Administrator supports the strategic goals and policy directives established by the Commissioners Court by providing leadership, coordination, and operational oversight to county departments.

The office works collaboratively with department leaders to help them achieve their goals and objectives while ensuring those efforts align with the priorities and direction established by the Commissioners Court. Through this coordinated approach, the County Administrator promotes efficient, transparent, and fiscally responsible delivery of county services.

The County Administrator provides leadership and coordination among county departments, facilitates long-range planning initiatives, oversees operational performance, and promotes effective stewardship of county resources. The position serves as a liaison between Ellis County, other county municipal governments, regional organizations, state and federal agencies, business leaders, community stakeholders, and the public. The County Administrator works closely with elected and appointed officials to ensure county operations are conducted in an efficient, accountable, and service-oriented manner.

Directs and supervises personnel within the Office of the County Administrator and provides administrative and operational oversight of employees in departments assigned by the Commissioners Court.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Duties include the following:

• Serves as the appointed Chief Administrative Officer responsible for executive management of county departments assigned by the Commissioners Court and for ensuring implementation of adopted policies and priorities.
• Provides strategic leadership for long-range planning, growth management, organizational effectiveness, and continuous operational improvement.
• Advises the Commissioners Court on administrative, fiscal, operational, and organizational matters and provides professional recommendations to support policy decision-making.
• Leads development, coordination, and execution of countywide strategic goals, performance management initiatives, and operational priorities aligned with Commissioners Court direction.
• Directs coordination among departments to ensure efficient, consistent, and cost-effective delivery of county services.
• Oversees preparation, administration, and monitoring of the annual operating and capital budgets, including fiscal forecasting, expenditure controls, and identification of cost‑saving opportunities.
• Provides administrative oversight and executive supervision of assigned departments, including organizational alignment, operational performance, and service delivery outcomes.
• Exercises hiring, supervision, evaluation, discipline, and termination authority for department heads and employees within departments assigned.
• Establishes performance metrics and accountability standards for departments and evaluates organizational effectiveness to maximize efficiency.
• Develops and implements administrative policies, procedures, and operational standards in support of Commissioners Court direction and county personnel policies.
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