Assistant County Manager

Hertford County; Winton (NC); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Hertford County is seeking an energetic individual to join the County Manager's team as Assistant County Manager. The position provides direct supervision for departments and works on special projects and coordination of activities.

The role involves planning, budget research and development, public information, and handling sensitive issues with the public. The Assistant County Manager attends County Commissioners meetings and represents the County as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business/public administration/political science or closely related field.
• At least five years of progressive local government experience including senior admin work.
• Experience managing multiple programs/departments, staff, and budgets.
• Valid driver’s license with a safe driving record.

Responsibilities

• Serve as chief administrative officer in the absence of the County Manager.
• Plan and supervise programs to achieve elected officials' goals; coordinates staff.
• Develop policy and long-range approaches for service delivery by the county.
• Supervise, direct, and evaluate staff; conduct performance appraisals.
• Participate in the development and administration of the County budget.
• Represent the County at meetings, forums, and Board briefings.

Skills

Staff supervision

Budget planning

Policy development

Public administration knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s degree in business/public administration/political science

Job description

Hertford County is seeking an energetic, forward-thinking individual to join the County Manager's team as Assistant County Manager. The position provides direct supervision for departments assigned and works closely with departments on special projects and coordination of activities. Work includes short-and long-range planning, budget research and development, special projects, public information, dealing with complaints and service requests, troubleshooting, and researching issues for the Manager, supervision of service delivery and staff through the department heads and sub-levels of supervisors, and handling sensitive issues with the general public. The employee attends all meetings of the County Commissioners and attends meetings to represent the County as the County’s representative. Considerable tact, diplomacy, judgment, and initiative are needed to make decisions and effectively perform these functions for the County. Work is performed under the supervision of the County Manager and is evaluated by discussion, reports, observation, and reaction from the department heads, board and the public.

Essential Functions/Typical Tasks:

• Serves as chief administrative officer in the absence of the County Manager
• Assists the Manager with the planning and development of programs to achieve the goals and objectives defined by elected officials; coordinates, directs, and supervises staff in completing Board directives
• Works with the County Manager and other staff in developing policy and long-range approaches for direction and program service delivery to be offered and implemented by the county
• Supervises, directs, and evaluates assigned staff, processing employee concerns and problems, directing work, counseling, disciplining, and completing employee performance appraisals.
• Manages various County departments as delegated by the County Manager; communicates goals and develops plans with department managers to carry these out.
• Participates in the development and administration of the County budget
• Participates in the management of assigned departments which includes leadership, motivation, communication, conflict resolution, hiring, promotions, employee relations, employee development, mentoring, performance coaching and evaluation, and compensation.
• Drafts, recommends, and implements administrative policies and procedures.
• Reviews items from departments for consideration by the Board of County Commissioners.
• Represents the County at various meetings, community forums, and planning sessions.
• Make presentations and deliver special projects to the Board of Commissioners.
• Receives, investigates, and responds to citizens’ complaints.
• Attends all County Commissioner meetings.
• Performs related tasks as require

Requirements include a bachelor’s degree in business, public administration, political science or closely related field supplemented by at least five (5) years of progressive responsible local government experience including senior administrative work experience, including managing multiple programs/departments, staff, and budgets; or an equivalent combination of training and experience. Valid driver's license with a safe driving record is required.