Description

The mission of the County Administrator is to provide leadership and guidance to the County organization in implementing the policies of the Board of Supervisors while maintaining and improving the effective operation and fiscal integrity of the County.  The County Administrator’s Office is responsible for several major functional areas including Budget, General County Administration, Personnel/Labor Relations, Purchasing and Risk Management.
Current issues and priorities facing the County that will require leadership from the County Administrator include:

Continuity of Current Operations 

Economic Development

Succession Planning

Provide Leadership to the team of department heads, which encourages leadership and development.

Assist the Board of Supervisors in the development and implementation of ongoing goals, objectives, policies and priorities for the County.

Directs the analysis and evaluation of annual budget requests of all County Departments and prepares budget recommendations to the Board of Supervisors.

Directs the continuous review of County expenditures throughout the fiscal year.

Conducts studies or assignments as directed by the Board of Supervisors. 

Negotiates agreements, purchases, acquisitions, leases and concessions, annexation agreements

Direct labor negotiations with various unions and unrepresented groups

Attend meetings of the Board of Supervisors and make recommendations on administrative and budgetary matters.

Represents the County to the public, media and other governmental agencies 

Requirements

A bachelor’s degree in public or business administration, political science, or other related fields from an accredited college or university; a master’s degree in public administration or similar fields desirable 

- Five to seven years of experience as County Administrative Officer or increasingly responsible executive administrative/management experience in a public administration position, preferably within the State of California.   

It is preferred that applicants have a solid understanding of California laws and regulations.