County Administrator

Wisecounty; Wise (VA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Virginia Retirement System

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Vacation and sick leave

Job summary

A local government authority is seeking a County Administrator to serve as chief administrative officer in Wise County, Virginia. The role involves planning, directing, and coordinating County operations while managing staffing and budgeting activities. Candidates must have a bachelor's degree in business or public administration, strong financial management skills, and effective communication abilities. The position demands knowledge of public administration and the ability to build relationships with strategic partners. The role offers a competitive salary based on experience and various benefits.

Qualifications

• Must demonstrate experience in finance and budget management.
• Must have knowledge of public administration principles.
• Ability to analyze complex information and make detailed decisions.
• Knowledge of laws and regulations related to local government procurement.

Responsibilities

• Plan, direct and coordinate overall operations of the County government.
• Advise and assist the Board of Supervisors on operations and governance.
• Staffing and budgeting for efficient County operations.
• Communicate with residents and external agencies.

Skills

Effective communication

Financial management

Analytical skills

Strong computer skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in business/public administration

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job Opportunities

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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.

Please go to our website www.wisecounty.gov, Click “I Want To”, click “Apply for” and select “Employment Opportunities” then select “Local: Jobs with the County of Wise”. Under Tools on the right, download the application and complete it.

Mail your completed application and resume to:Chairman, Wise County Board of Supervisors, P. O. Box 570, Wise, VA 24293.