Deputy County Administrator - County Administrator's Office

Town Of Freetown; New York (NY); On-site; USD 94,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

New York State Retirement

Health insurance

Paid time off

Tuition assistance

PSLF

Job summary

Town Of Freetown in Cortland County, NY, seeks a Deputy County Administrator to assist the County Administrator in implementing the county government's mission and policies. The role carries direct supervisory duties and requires independent judgment within established guidelines.

The incumbent may perform the duties of County Administrator in his/her absence as directed by the County Legislature, with confidentiality paramount and adherence to statutory and administrative procedures.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Public Administration, Business Administration, or related field with 4 years of governmental admin experience.
• OR Bachelor's degree in Public Administration, Business Administration, or related field with 6 years of governmental admin experience.

Responsibilities

• Assist the County Administrator in implementing the mission and policies of the county government.
• Perform the duties of the County Administrator in his/her absence as directed by the County Legislature.
• Maintain confidentiality and exercise independent judgment within established policies and objectives.

Skills

Leadership

Confidentiality

Public administration knowledge

Education

Master's Degree in Public Administration, Business Administration or closely related field

Bachelor’s Degree in Public Administration, Business Administration or closely related field

Job description

Deputy County Administrator - County Administrator's Office

This is an important administrative position involving responsibility for assisting the County Administrator in the implementation of the mission of the County Government. The incumbent in this position has direct responsibility for assigned supervisory duties. The work is carried out consistent with established policies and objectives under the administrative direction of the County Administrator. The incumbent will perform the duties of the County Administrator in his/her absence as directed by the County Legislature. Considerable latitude is given for the exercise of independent judgment. The incumbent in this position must exercise a high degree of confidentiality. A Deputy County Administrator does related work as required.

Work Hours: Full-time, 40 hours per week, with benefits

Salary: $93,916-$125,001/YR (Management)

Location: Cortland County, County Administrator’s Office

Status: Exempt, Probationary

Benefits: New York State Retirement System, Low Deductible Health Insurance Plan, Generous Paid Time Off including 13 Paid Holidays, Tuition Assistance available. Position eligible for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF).

PREFERRED MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Either:

• Possession of Master’ Degree in Public Administration, Business Administration or closely related field and four (4) years of full-time paid experience in a responsible governmental administrative position; OR
• Possession of a Bachelor’s Degree in Public Administration, Business Administration or closely related field and six (6) years of full-time paid experience in a responsible governmental administrative position.

Degree must have been awarded by a college or university accredited by a regional, national, or specialized agency recognized as an accrediting agency by the U.S. Department of Education/U.S. Secretary of Education. If the degree was awarded by an educational institution outside of the United States and its territories, applicant must provide independent verification of equivalency. A list of acceptable companies who provide this service can be found at http://www.cs.ny.gov/jobseeker/degrees.cfm. Applicants must pay the required evaluation fee.

Must reside in Cortland County or a contiguous county.

Pre-employment screenings required.

Category Vacancy Postings Status Open Posted September 15, 2026 Closing Open Until Filled