Chief County Administrator

Ellis, County of (TX); Waxahachie (TX); On-site; USD 149,000 - 182,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits package

Job summary

Ellis County in Texas seeks a County Administrator to serve as the chief administrative and operational officer, guiding day-to-day county government operations under the Commissioners Court's direction. The role leads coordination across departments to achieve priorities with transparency and fiscal responsibility.

Qualified candidates will have a bachelor's (public administration or related field) and at least 10 years of management experience, including oversight of budgets and capital

Qualifications

• Bachelor's in public administration or related field required.
• Minimum 10 years of progressively responsible management experience, including at least 5 years as a department head or equivalent.
• Experience with budgeting, capital improvement planning, and strategic planning.

Responsibilities

• Serve as Chief Administrative Officer responsible for executive management of county departments.
• Provide strategic leadership for long-range planning and organizational effectiveness.
• Advise Commissioners Court on administrative, fiscal, and operational matters.
• Lead development and execution of countywide strategic goals.
• Oversee budgets, financial forecasting, and cost-saving opportunities.
• Coordinate among departments to ensure efficient service delivery.

Skills

Executive leadership

Strategic planning

Budgeting

Communication

Bilingual English/Spanish

Policy implementation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Public Administration

Master's degree preferred

Job description

Ellis County in Texas seeks a County Administrator to serve as the chief administrative and operational officer, guiding day-to-day county government operations under the Commissioners Court's direction. The role leads coordination across departments to achieve priorities with transparency and fiscal responsibility.

Qualified candidates will have a bachelor's (public administration or related field) and at least 10 years of management experience, including oversight of budgets and capital