County Administrator: Visionary Leader for Growth

SGR; Kansas City (MO); Sur place; USD 300 000 - 325 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

The Unified Government of Wyandotte County seeks a seasoned County Administrator to oversee 2,300+ employees and a large annual budget. This role requires strategic leadership, strong financial discipline, and the ability to foster partnerships with elected officials and regional entities.

You will lead city and county operations, guide capital planning, and build a high-performing executive team. Residency in Wyandotte County within a year is required, with a track record of delivering

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in public administration, business administration, or a related field.
• Minimum of seven years of progressively responsible executive leadership experience in city or county government, including at least two years as a City/County Manager or Administrator preferred.
• Experience working with a Mayor/Council, Commission, Board, or similarly complex elected governance structure.
• Proven record of building, aligning, and holding accountable an executive leadership team.
• Strong financial leadership, including budgeting, long-range financial forecasting, reserve management, capital planning and debt management.
• Evidence of carrying major initiatives from concept through implementation and measurable completion.
• Residency within Wyandotte County within one year of hire.

Responsabilités

• Oversee all city and county operations.
• Lead capital planning efforts.
• Provide executive team leadership.
• Develop and maintain partnerships with elected officials and regional entities.
• Make timely decisions with clear accountability.
• Value all departments equally and communicate risks candidly.
• Demonstrate a long-term commitment to institution-building and delivering measurable results for residents, employees, and elected officials.

Connaissances

Executive leadership

Budgeting & forecasting

Strategic partnerships

Governance collaboration

Formation

Bachelor’s degree in public administration, business administration, or a related field

Description du poste

The Unified Government of Wyandotte County seeks a seasoned County Administrator to oversee 2,300+ employees and a large annual budget. This role requires strategic leadership, strong financial discipline, and the ability to foster partnerships with elected officials and regional entities.

You will lead city and county operations, guide capital planning, and build a high-performing executive team. Residency in Wyandotte County within a year is required, with a track record of delivering