County Administrator

Wise County; Virginia; On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

The Wise County Board of Supervisors is seeking a County Administrator to serve as chief administrative and operating officer, directing the overall operations of the county government. This appointment requires leadership in staffing, budgeting, and governance, with strong communication and analytical skills.

Qualified candidates will hold a bachelor’s degree in business or public administration or related field, have experience in finance and budget, strategic planning, and community

Qualifications

• Education: bachelor’s degree in business or public administration or related field.
• Experience in finance and budgeting, growth management, strategic planning, staff development and collaboration with residents and outside agencies.
• Effective oral and written communication; strong analytical and decision-making abilities.

Responsibilities

• Staffing and budgeting responsibilities.
• Advise and assist the Board of Supervisors on operations and governance.
• Plan, organize and direct county services, programs and staff.

Skills

Communication skills

Budgeting

Strategic planning

Analytical thinking

Team leadership

Public administration knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s degree in business or public administration

Tools

Microsoft Office

Procurement software

Job description

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The Wise County Board of Supervisors is accepting applications for the position of County Administrator. This position is appointed and serves the pleasure of the Board of Supervisors. The County Administrator serves as chief administrative and operating officer and plans, directs and coordinates the overall operations of the County government.

Job responsibilities include but are not limited to staffing and budgeting; advising andassistingthe Board of Supervisors on operations and governance; planning,organizingand directing activities, services,programsand staff.

Comprehensive knowledge of the principles, practices, and techniques of public or business administration including financial and personnel management; experience with leading and managing government and/or business operations preferred; must have a thorough knowledge of the basic laws, ordinances, and regulations underlying the local government and knowledge of state law related to public procurement. Must be able to communicate effectively orally and in writing, strong computer skills, ability to analyze complex information and make detailed decisions, work independently, build relationships with key strategicpartnersand organize and detail services and programs of County departments.

Educational requirements include graduation from an accredited college or university with a minimum of a bachelor’s degree in business or public administration or related field. The successful candidate must be able todemonstrateexperience and proven success in finance and budget, growth management, strategic planning, staff development and collaboration with residents and outside agencies.

Salary will be based on experience and qualifications. Benefits include Virginia Retirement System, health, dental and vision insurance, vacation, sickleaveand holidays.The County Administrator mustresidein Wise County, Virginia.