County Manager: Growth, Infrastructure & Public Service

York County, South Carolina; South Carolina; On-site; USD 250,000 - 280,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement plan

Paid holidays

Job summary

York County is seeking an experienced County Manager to lead the county government, turn Council priorities into services, and guide growth with prudent capital and financial planning. The ideal candidate will bring deep local-government experience, financial acumen, and a collaborative, transparent leadership style.

The Manager will oversee operations, ensure responsible governance, manage multi-year budgets, and engage with municipalities, departments, and the public to deliver measurable

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in public administration or closely related field.
• At least 10 years of local-government administration experience.
• Experience advising elected bodies and managing budgets.

Responsibilities

• Advise Council on affairs, emerging issues, and organizational needs with factual analysis and equitable communication.
• Attend Council meetings and coordinate agendas, materials, and records.
• Direct departments, offices, agencies, and services under Council jurisdiction.
• Prepare and administer operating and capital budgets; multi-year planning.
• Align land use with infrastructure capacity and community character.
• Lead personnel administration and talent development under Council jurisdiction.
• Ensure purchasing value through competitive bidding and procurement oversight.

Skills

Governing-Board Relations

Strategic Leadership

Organizational Stabilization

Growth Planning

Financial Acumen

Infrastructure Leadership

Communication

Consensus Building

Integrity and Accountability

Education

Master’s degree in public administration

10+ years local-government experience

Job description

York County is seeking an experienced County Manager to lead the county government, turn Council priorities into services, and guide growth with prudent capital and financial planning. The ideal candidate will bring deep local-government experience, financial acumen, and a collaborative, transparent leadership style.

The Manager will oversee operations, ensure responsible governance, manage multi-year budgets, and engage with municipalities, departments, and the public to deliver measurable