Senior County Administration Leader

Beaufort County; Beaufort (SC); On-site; USD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health care

Retirement plan

Paid time off

Holidays

Sick leave

Job summary

Beaufort County seeks a seasoned administrator to provide high‑level support to the Deputy County Administrator, County Administrator and County Council. The role requires broad knowledge of county operations, policies, and fiscal/operational research.

The position directs multiple departments (Airports, Engineering, Facilities, Public Works), guides major projects, and advances long-range plans while coordinating with various agencies and elected officials.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution required.
• Master’s Degree in Public Administration, Business Administration, or other relevant advanced degree is highly preferred.
• Minimum of eight (8) years of progressively responsible experience in local government administration.
• At least three (3) years in a senior leadership role such as an administrator/manager, deputy administrator/manager or assistant administrator/manager.
• Strong understanding of public policy and government operations.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Supervises, directs, and evaluates assigned staff and conducts performance appraisals.
• Coordinates, assigns and reviews work, sets schedules and monitors progress.
• Assists the Deputy County Administrator in operational planning and admin duties.
• Plans and directs administration of Airports, Engineering, Facilities, and Public Works.
• Prepares and manages major projects, studies, reports, and long-range plans.
• Researches government issues and drafts policies, resolutions, contracts, and procedures.
• Interfaces with local, state, and federal agencies to coordinate projects.
• Represents the County on committees and attends County Council meetings.
• Reviews draft agenda requests and assists in procurement of professional services.
• Prepares reports, policies, procedures, resolutions, and ordinances.
• Attends staff and County Council meetings to provide recommendations.
• Performs related work as assigned.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Organizational skills

Public policy understanding

Government operations

Multi-project management

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Master’s degree preferred

Job description

Beaufort County seeks a seasoned administrator to provide high‑level support to the Deputy County Administrator, County Administrator and County Council. The role requires broad knowledge of county operations, policies, and fiscal/operational research.

The position directs multiple departments (Airports, Engineering, Facilities, Public Works), guides major projects, and advances long-range plans while coordinating with various agencies and elected officials.