Assistant County Administrator

Beaufort County South Carolina; Beaufort (SC); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Beaufort County is seeking an experienced senior administrator to perform complex professional, administrative and technical support functions for the Deputy County Administrator, County Administrator and County Council. The role requires broad understanding of the County organization, policies and procedures, and the ability to conduct fiscal and operational research.

The position oversees multiple departments, directs staff, coordinates projects, and prepares reports and resolutions for

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution of higher education required.
• Master’s Degree in Public Administration, Business Administration, or other relevant advanced degree highly preferred.
• Minimum of eight (8) years of progressively responsible experience in local government administration.
• At least three (3) years in a senior leadership role such as an administrator/manager, deputy administrator/manager or assistant administrator/manager.
• Strong understanding of public policy and government operations.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and organizational skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and initiatives simultaneously.

Responsibilities

• Supervises, directs, and evaluates staff and performance appraisals.
• Coordinates, assigns and reviews work and establishes schedules.
• Assists in planning and directing administration of multiple County departments.
• Prepares and/or manages major projects, reports, and long-range plans.
• Interfaces with local, state, and federal agencies as needed to coordinate projects.
• Represents the County on committees and attends County Council meetings.
• Assists in development of solicitations and professional service contracts.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Organizational skills

Policy analysis

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree preferred

Job description

The purpose of this position is to perform a variety of complex professional, administrative and technical support functions for the Deputy County Administrator, County Administrator and County Council. Position requires a broad understanding of the County organization, policies, procedures and the ability to perform fiscal and operational research.

The essential functions listed below are those that represent the majority of the time spent working in this class. Management may assign additional functions related to the type of work of the class as necessary.

• Supervises, directs, and evaluates assigned staff, processing employee concerns and problems, directing work, counseling, disciplining, and completing employee performance appraisals.
• Coordinates, assigns and reviews work and establishes work schedules; maintains standards; monitors status of work in progress; inspects completed work assignments; answers questions; gives advice and direction as needed.
• Assists the Deputy County Administrator in performing operational planning and a wide variety of administrative duties, including program coordination and organization, and anticipating future needs of the County.
• Plans and directs the administration and activities of the County's Airports Department, Engineering Department, Facilities Department, and Public Works Department.
• Prepares and/or manages the process for a variety of major projects, studies, reports, short and long-range plans, presentations, and related information for decision-making purposes to address concerns identified by the general public, elected officials or management; conducts research, analysis, and prepares recommendations regarding proposals; coordinates activities with other departments, as needed or required.
• Research governmental issues and laws affecting county standards, policies, and procedures; provides information or recommendations for the development and implementation of these standards, policies and procedures, including preparation of drafts for resolutions, ordinances, contracts, administrative policies, etc. as assigned.
• Interfaces with local, state, and federal agencies as needed to coordinate various projects.
• Represents the County on committees/task forces and attends meetings of the County Council, as required.
• Reviews draft agenda action requests for the County Council according to preparation guidelines to ensure completeness.
• Assists in the development of solicitation and selection of professional services, when needed.
• Prepares reports and drafts policies and procedures as required.
• Prepares resolutions and ordinances related to policy matters under consideration by the County Council.
• Recommends, reviews and/or conducts research and report preparation for the County Council.
• Attends staff and County Council meetings and conferences to provide assistance and make recommendations to the Deputy County Administrator on various matters concerning the County.
• Performs related work as assigned.

MINIMUM EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution of higher education required.
• Master’s Degree in Public Administration, Business Administration, or other relevant advanced degree is highly preferred.
• Minimum of eight (8) years of progressively responsible experience in local government administration.
• At least three (3) years in a senior leadership role such as an administrator/manager, deputy administrator/manager or assistant administrator/manager experience is needed for consideration.
• Strong understanding of public policy and government operations.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and organizational skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and initiatives simultaneously.

SPECIAL CERTIFICATIONS AND LICENSES:

• South Carolina Professional Engineer License.
• Must possess and maintain a valid state driver’s license with an acceptable driving history.

All applicants tentatively selected for a position with Beaufort County Council will be required to submit to urinalysis to screen for the illegal use of drugs and to a background check prior to appointment. Employment is contingent upon clearing both the drug screening and background investigation. Beaufort County is an Equal Opportunity Employer.