Assistant County Manager

$86,724.00 - $107,394.00 Annually

GENERAL DEFINITION OF WORK: 

The Assistant County Manager assists the County Manager in administering, directing, and coordinating County programs and activities. Performs complex professional, managerial work to lead the County’s special projects while improving operational excellence and causing continuous improvement across the organization. Provides direct supervisory/government liaison responsibilities for specific departments and services delegated by the County Manager. Work is performed under the supervision of the County Manager and is evaluated by discussion, reports, observation, and feedback from department heads and employees.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS/TYPICAL TASKS:

The essential functions listed below are those that represent the majority of the time spent working in this position. (These are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work performed. The omission of specific duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position.)

• Supervises, directs, and evaluates assigned staff, processing employee concerns and problems, directing work, counseling, disciplining, and completing employee performance appraisals.
• Manages various County departments as delegated by the County Manager; communicates goals and develops plans with department managers to carry these out.
• Participates in the development and administration of the County budget including the Capital Improvement Plan; participates in the management of county resources, capital projects, and infrastructure.
• Participates in the management of assigned departments which includes leadership, motivation, communication, conflict resolution, hiring, promotions, employee relations, employee development, mentoring, performance coaching and evaluation, and compensation.
• Drafts, recommends, and implements administrative policies and procedures.
• Reviews items from departments for consideration by the Board of County Commissioners.
• Attends meetings as a representative of the County Manager.
• Represents the County at various meetings, community forums, and planning sessions.
• Make presentations and deliver special projects to the Board of Commissioners.
• Receives, investigates, and responds to citizens complaints.
• Attends all County Commissioner meetings.
• Performs related tasks as required.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

Comprehensive knowledge of the principles, practices, and functions involved in local government management. Thorough knowledge of State laws and regulations affecting County Government. Thorough knowledge of the principles and practices of public finance administration and budgeting. Thorough knowledge of the principles and practices of human resources including leadership, employee motivation, communication, performance coaching and review, hiring, discipline, and conflict resolution. Considerable knowledge of laws, policies, and progressive practices in a variety of phases of county administration including budget, personnel, purchasing, infrastructure management, planning and other functional areas. Considerable knowledge of the application of information technology to improving the efficiency, effectiveness, and customer service functions of County services. Skills in conflict resolution, public speaking and meeting facilitation. Ability to help conceive and articulate a vision of organizational excellence that inspires staff and community to high levels of achievement. Ability to help build consensus among staff and elected officials and make decisions consistent with organizational goals and values. Ability to plan, project, and determine priorities for service delivery to citizens. Ability to exercise sound judgment in making decisions in conformance with laws, regulations, and policies. Ability to coordinate and direct a wide variety and array of County services through department heads and other staff support positions. Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships with the other governmental jurisdictions, the Board of Commissioners, elected and appointed officials, community groups, employees, and the general public. Ability to communicate effectively in oral and written forms.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

Requirements include a bachelor’s degree in business administration, public administration or closely related field supplemented by at least five (5) years of progressively responsible local government experience including senior administrative work experience, including managing multiple programs/departments, staff, and budgets; or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience. Master’s degree in business administration or public administration is preferred.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

This is light work requiring the exertion of up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, up to 10 pounds of force frequently, and a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects; work requires stooping, reaching, standing, walking, lifting, fingering, and repetitive motions; vocal communication is required for expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word; hearing is required to perceive information at normal spoken word levels; visual acuity is required for preparing and analyzing written or computer data, determining the accuracy and thoroughness of work, and observing general surroundings and activities; the worker is not subject to adverse environmental conditions.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

Possession of a valid driver's license in the state of North Carolina with an acceptable driving history. Residency within a 60-mile radius of Warren County is required.