County Administrator

ICMA; Lexington (VA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Rockbridge County in Virginia seeks an experienced County Administrator to implement the Board of Supervisors' vision and oversee the county government’s programs and operations. The new Administrator will succeed a retiring leader who served 14 years, guiding day-to-day activities and coordinating departments, agencies, and offices under the board’s authority.

The ideal candidate will hold a relevant degree, have at least five years of senior executive experience, and possess broad knowledge of

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in public administration, business management, political science, or related field; master’s preferred.
• At least five years of senior executive management experience as a chief or deputy chief administrative officer or department head.
• Comprehensive knowledge of public administration, local government financial management, and service delivery.
• Understanding of county government authority and the board/manager form of governance; Virginia experience is a plus.
• Commitment to ongoing professional development via ICMA and VLGMA; ICMA Credentialed Manager is a plus.
• Any combination of education and experience may be considered.

Responsibilities

• Direct county government operations and supervise all departments, agencies, and offices.
• Develop and implement annual operating and capital budgets.
• Advise the Board of Supervisors and serve as Clerk to the Board; purchasing agent.
• Liaise with regional, state, and local agencies and community organizations.

Skills

Public administration principles

Local government financial management

Economic development

Leadership and governance

Education

Bachelor's degree in public administration, business management, political science, or related field

Master's degree preferred

Job description

Rockbridge County is seeking an experienced professional to serve as County Administrator responsible for implementing the Board of Supervisors' vision and directing programs and operations of the county government. The new Administrator will succeed the previous County Administrator who is retiring after 14 years in the position.

The Board of Supervisors appoints a County Administrator to act as the administrative head of the county. The County Administrator serves at the pleasure of the Board of Supervisors, carries out its policies, and directs business procedures. He or she is responsible for the day-to-day operation of the county government and manages and supervises all departments, agencies, and offices of the county except for the County Attorney who reports directly to the Board of Supervisors.
The County Administrator is responsible for developing and, upon adoption by the Board of Supervisors, implementing annual operating and capital budgets. He or she recommends policies and priorities for the Board of Supervisors' consideration and leads the county workforce in delivering services and responding to citizen issues or concerns. The County Administrator serves as the official Clerk to the Board, as the county's Purchasing Agent and as the Director of Emergency Management. He or she also serves as a member of local and regional committees, commissions, or authorities, and as a liaison between the Board of Supervisors and constitutional officers; the judiciary; regional, state, and local agencies; and community organizations.

The following education and experience factors are the expected qualifications for successful performance:

• A bachelor's degree in public administration, business management, political science, or a related field; a master's degree is preferred.
• At least five (5) years of progressively responsible senior level executive management experience as a chief or deputy chief administrative officer, or department head, in a high performing, comparably sized or larger, locality, business, or non-profit organization with a wide range of duties in operations and management; possessing a broad skill set appropriate to the breadth of county government operations.
• Comprehensive knowledge of the principles and practice of public administration, local government financial management, economic development, and the broad array of local government operations and service delivery.
• An understanding of the statutory authority and requirements of county government and dedication to the principles of the board of supervisors/manager form of governance. Local government experience in Virginia would be a plus.
• A demonstrated commitment to ongoing professional development through participation in organizations such as the International City/County Management Association (ICMA) and the Virginia Local Government Management Association (VLGMA). Designation as an ICMA Credentialed Manager is a plus.
• Any combination of education and experience that qualifies an applicant may be considered in lieu of the more specific criteria listed above.

Chief Administrator (City, County, Town Manager)

Position Type

Full Time

County of Rockbridge

Address

150 S Main St
Lexington , VA 24450-2359
United States