County Administrator

Wise County Sheriff’s Office; Wise (VA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Virginia Retirement System

Health, dental and vision insurance

Vacation

Sick leave

Holidays

Job summary

Wise County Board of Supervisors is seeking a County Administrator to serve as chief administrative and operating officer, planning, directing and coordinating the County's operations. The role involves staffing, budgeting and advising the Board on governance and operations.

Education requires a bachelor’s degree in business or public administration. The successful candidate demonstrates experience in finance, growth management, strategic planning, staff development and collaboration with

Qualifications

• Thorough 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; knowledge of basic laws, ordinances, and regulations underlying local government and procurement state law.
• Strong oral and written communication; ability to analyze complex information and make detailed decisions; work independently and build relationships with strategic partners.

Responsibilities

• Staffing and budgeting; planning, directing and coordinating operations of the County government.
• Advising and assisting the Board of Supervisors on operations and governance; planning, organizing and directing activities, services, programs and staff.

Education

Bachelor's degree in business or public administration

Job description

County Administrator

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 and assisting the Board of Supervisors on operations and governance; planning, organizing and directing activities, services, programs and 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 strategic partners and 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 to demonstrate experience 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.

• Virginia Retirement System
• health, dental and vision insurance
• vacation
• sick leave
• holidays

The County Administrator must reside in Wise County, Virginia.