Unified County Administrator: Strategy, Budget & Growth

Oklahoma Municipal League, Inc.; Kansas City, Northern (KS, KY); Hybrid; USD 300,000 - 335,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage

Wellness programs

KPERS pension

Job summary

Unified Government of Wyandotte County, Kansas, seeks an experienced County Administrator to lead all city/county operations, including budget oversight and capital planning, while guiding the executive team and partnering with elected officials.

The ideal candidate has 7+ years of executive leadership in government, residency in Wyandotte within one year, and a track record delivering measurable results through strategic initiatives and strong financial judgment.

Qualifications

• Seven years of progressively responsible executive leadership in city or county government

Responsibilities

• Oversee 2,700+ employees and a multi-year budget exceeding $551.3M for FY2027
• Provide budget oversight, capital planning, and executive team leadership
• Partner with elected officials and regional entities to advance priorities and policy
• Build and lead a high-performing executive leadership team with clear accountability

Skills

Executive leadership

Financial management

Strategic communications

Education

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

Job description

Unified Government of Wyandotte County, Kansas, seeks an experienced County Administrator to lead all city/county operations, including budget oversight and capital planning, while guiding the executive team and partnering with elected officials.

The ideal candidate has 7+ years of executive leadership in government, residency in Wyandotte within one year, and a track record delivering measurable results through strategic initiatives and strong financial judgment.