County Administrator

Boulder County, CO; Colorado; On-site; USD 260,000 - 320,000; Full time

Job summary

Boulder County invites applications for the County Administrator role, serving as the primary administrative officer to implement BOCC policy and coordinate county resources. You will lead department directors, oversee budgets, and ensure governance aligned with county objectives.

The position requires extensive executive experience in local government, residency in Colorado, and availability for after-hours emergency duties. Salary range reflects DOE/DOQ and state requirements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree required; Master’s preferred.
• 10 years of progressively responsible supervisory experience including 5+ years as an executive in local government or equivalent.
• Knowledge of Colorado governmental structures, statutes, and practices.

Responsibilities

• Meets regularly with the BOCC.
• Interprets and implements BOCC policy directions and priorities.
• Manages day-to-day county administration and people processes.
• Prepares BOCC meeting materials and agendas.
• Collaborates with departments on budget and resources.

Skills

Executive leadership

Policy implementation

Budget oversight

Public administration

Stakeholder communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Public Administration or related field

Master’s degree preferred

Job description

County Administrator

County of Boulder, Colorado

Annual Salary: $260,000-$320,000 DOE/DOQ.

Position Summary

This position, working at the pleasure of the Board of County Commissioners (BOCC), serves as the main administrative officer for the county and liaison between the Board of County Commissioners and the county department directors. The County Administrator is responsible for implementing BOCC's policy directions to county staff and coordinating the flow of information and advice to the Board. The purpose of the role is to manage and coordinate county resources to accomplish the objectives of the BOCC.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Meets regularly with the BOCC.
• Exercises responsibility for communicating and implementing BOCC policy direction and strategic priorities.
• Manages all operational and administrative matters within Board policies and in accordance with the county personnel and policy manual, including resolving questions arising from policy interpretation.
• Coordinates updates to the personnel and policy manual, including implementation with Elected Officials.
• Manages the day-to-day administration of the county organization.
• Prepares agendas and supporting materials for BOCC business meetings and public hearings.
• Oversees county facilities with the support of department staff.
• Manages county personnel within departments assigned by the BOCC with the support of the Human Resources Department.
• With direction from the BOCC, evaluates and documents the performance of the Deputy County Administrator and Department Directors, including overseeing recruitment, hiring, and termination activities.
• Conducts organizational assessments to align resources with BOCC direction, policy objectives, and good governance best practices.
• Collaborates with Elected Officials, Department Heads, and the County Chief Financial Officer to develop an annual recommended budget for BOCC consideration.
• Coordinates with the elected Sheriff to lead disaster response efforts, manages the transition to disaster recovery, and leads recovery operations.
• Develops and coordinates Continuity of Operations and Emergency Plans across the county organization.
• Performs other duties as assigned by the BOCC.
• Performs related duties as required.
• Serves in reassigned roles during emergency situations, as needed.

Minimum Qualifications

Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Public Administration, Business, or related field. Masters preferred.

Experience: Ten years of progressively responsible supervisory experience including five or more years of recent experience as an executive in local government or director of a local governmental department with substantial responsibilities, budgetary oversight, or staff. Demonstrated knowledge of Colorado governmental structures, systems, statutes, and practices. Additional related education may count towards required experience.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Extensive knowledge of management principles, organizational skills, and the ability to apply these to public administration.

Residency Requirement

The selected candidate must establish Colorado residency by their first day of employment and maintain residence within the Boulder County region for the duration of their employment.

Special Requirement

This position is designated as an emergency response worker and requires the incumbent to be available outside of regular business hours, including evenings, weekends and holidays, as operational and emergency needs arise.

Other Requirements

Position is contingent on successful completion of the following checks:

• Background with Fingerprints
• Motor Vehicle Record (MVR)
• Financial Background

Questions

• Please contact Boulder County Human Resources Director, Christine Scarlett, with any inquiries about this position at [e-mail]
• Please contact ADA Coordinator, Alexis Ozimek, for any disability accommodation, [e-mail]

Boulder County is a workplace dedicated to supporting individuals and families of all types and to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and respectful environment for all employees. We prohibit unlawful discrimination against applicants and employees on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, socio-economic status, sexual orientation, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.