Executive Assistant County Administrator - Budget & Ops

County of Tuolumne; Sonora (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

County of Tuolumne is seeking an Assistant County Administrative Officer to assist the County Administrator in fiscal and budget planning, directing county operations, and implementing Board directives. This role works with 16 department heads and supports strategic, financial, and organizational initiatives to serve the community.

The ideal candidate has strong public administration, budgeting, and leadership skills, with experience working with elected officials and community stakeholders to

Qualifications

• Equivalent to graduation from a four‑year college or university with major coursework in public or business administration, political science, public policy, finance, or related field.
• Two years executive‑level experience in planning, organization, and implementation of programs and services.
• Experience working with elected officials, governing boards, department heads and community stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and coordination across the municipal organization.
• Translate policy direction into programs and services and operational plans.
• Develop, present and administer a large municipal budget and financial plan.
• Collaborate with department heads, elected officials and community partners.

Skills

Public administration

Budgeting

Financial management

Strategic planning

Personnel management

Policy implementation

Leadership

Intergovernmental relations

Education

BA/BS in public or business administration, political science, public policy or finance

Master’s degree desirable

Tools

Budgeting software

Job description

County of Tuolumne is seeking an Assistant County Administrative Officer to assist the County Administrator in fiscal and budget planning, directing county operations, and implementing Board directives. This role works with 16 department heads and supports strategic, financial, and organizational initiatives to serve the community.

The ideal candidate has strong public administration, budgeting, and leadership skills, with experience working with elected officials and community stakeholders to