County Manager

Marion County Board of Commissioners; Georgia; On-site; USD 110,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Marion County Board of Commissioners seeks a proactive County Manager to oversee county government operations, supervise department heads, and drive strategic policy. The role emphasizes budget preparation, capital planning, and securing state/federal funds to support services for residents.

The ideal candidate will exhibit strong communication, integrity, and collaborative leadership. Final candidates may face pre-employment testing, with salary and benefits negotiable based on qualifications.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree preferred in public/business administration or related field.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills required.
• Ability to oversee multiple departments and manage budgets.

Responsibilities

• Prepare annual budget and long-range capital improvement budgeting.
• Identify and secure state and federal funds.
• Oversee personnel, public works, asset and risk management.
• Provide intergovernmental relations and policy development.
• General oversight of government activity and function.
• Direct the work of department heads and county operations.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Leadership

Integrity

Education

Bachelor's degree in public/business administration or related field

Job description

Marion County is seeking an energetic, motivated professional for the position of County Manager. This position is responsible for the overall management of County government, including the direction and supervision of department heads and administration of county functions. Responsibilities include:

• preparation of an annual budget
• long range capital improvement budgeting
• identify and secure available state and federal funds
• personnel oversight
• public works oversight
• asset management
• risk management
• facility management
• inter-governmental relations
• policy development
• general oversight of government activity and function

A Bachelor's degree or higher in public administration, business administration, or a closely related field is preferred but not required. In lieu of a college degree, five years of progressively responsible experience in city/county administration/management or equivalent experience involving private/public institutions is desired.

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, and a high degree of integrity and responsiveness are required.

Final candidates will be required to successfully pass pre-employment and/or post-offer tests, as may be allowed by state and/or federal law.

Salary and benefits are negotiable depending on qualifications.

We are an equal opportunity employer.