County Administrator

ICMA; Virginia (MN); Hybrid; USD 140,000 - 175,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Virginia Retirement System

Paid time off

Deferred compensation

Professional development support

Other county employee benefits

Job summary

County of Sussex seeks an experienced County Administrator to lead a broad portfolio of county operations, implement the Board’s vision, and direct daily government activities. The Administrator will develop and execute annual operating and capital budgets and coordinate with the Board and other agencies.

The role requires a strong background in public administration and local government finance, with Virginia experience preferred. Competitive benefits are offered.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in public administration, business management, political science or related field.
• Master's degree preferred.
• Three to five years of senior executive/administrator leadership experience.
• Knowledge of public administration, local government finance and service delivery.
• Experience with ICMA/VLGMA or pursuing ICMA Credentialed Manager is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Implement Board of Supervisors’ vision and direct county programs.
• Develop and implement annual operating and capital budgets.
• Advise and lead the county workforce in delivering services.
• Serve as liaison between Board, officers, courts, schools and registrar.

Skills

Leadership

Public administration

Local government financial management

Economic development

Board liaison

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree preferred

Job description

Sussex County is seeking an experienced professional to serve as County Administrator, the chief administrative officer 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 served nearly six years.

The County Administrator, the chief administrative officer of the County, is appointed by and serves at the pleasure of the Board of Supervisors. He or she directs the daily operations of the County and administers policies and ordinances adopted by the Board. The County Administrator is responsible for developing and, upon adoption by the Board, implementing annual operating and capital budgets. He or she recommends policies and priorities for the Board’s consideration and leads the County workforce in delivering services and responding to citizen issues or concerns. The County Administrator serves as a liaison between the Board of Supervisors, Constitutional Officers, Courts, School Board, and Registrar.

QUALIFICATIONS, EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

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.
• Three to five years of successful leadership at a senior executive/administrator level in an organization with comparable responsibilities; 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/administrator form of governance. Local government experience in Virginia is desirable.
• 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 or progress toward designation as 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.

Compensation for the County Administrator will be competitive depending on qualifications and experience. The Board of Supervisors has identified a hiring range of $140,000 to $175,000. The successful candidate will be offered a generous benefits package including participation in the Virginia Retirement System (VRS), health insurance coverage, paid time off, deferred compensation, professional development support, and other benefits as provided for all county employees or identified in a negotiated employment agreement.

Chief Administrator (City, County, Town Manager)

Position Type

Full Time

County of Sussex

Address

PO BOX 1397
Sussex , VA 23884-0397
United States