Assistant County Administrator: Strategic Leader & Steward

California State Association of Counties; California (MO); On-site; USD 150,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

Tuolumne County's Assistant County Administrator is a key member of the executive leadership team, partnering with the County Administrator and Board of Supervisors to ensure efficient operation of county government.

This role translates policy direction into effective programs, oversees organizational management, financial administration, personnel, strategic planning, and intergovernmental relations, and may assume responsibility for departments or countywide initiatives.

Qualifications

• Equivalent to graduation from a four-year college or university with major coursework in public or business administration, political science, public policy, finance, or related field.
• Two (2) years executive-level experience in a related administrative/managerial capacity involving planning, organization, and implementation of programs and services.
• Master’s Degree in Public or Business Administration is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Translate Board of Supervisors’ policy direction into effective programs, services, and operational strategies.
• Provide leadership and oversight across County functions, including organizational management and financial administration.
• Serve as trusted advisor to the County Administrator and Board of Supervisors.
• Identify emerging issues, evaluate organizational needs, and lead initiatives.

Education

Bachelor's degree in Public or Business Administration, Political Science, Public Policy, Finance, or related field

Master’s Degree in Public or Business Administration is highly desirable

Job description

Tuolumne County's Assistant County Administrator is a key member of the executive leadership team, partnering with the County Administrator and Board of Supervisors to ensure efficient operation of county government.

This role translates policy direction into effective programs, oversees organizational management, financial administration, personnel, strategic planning, and intergovernmental relations, and may assume responsibility for departments or countywide initiatives.