Assistant County Manager

Essential Functions/Typical Tasks:

· Serves as chief administrative officer in the absence of the County Manager

· Assists the Manager with the planning and development of programs to achieve the goals and objectives defined by elected officials; coordinates, directs, and supervises staff in completing Board directives

· Works with the County Manager and other staff in developing policy and long-range approaches for direction and program service delivery to be offered and implemented by the county

· 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

· 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.

· 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 require

Initial review of applicants will begin November 30th with the position open until filled. Questions regarding this recruitment may be directed to:

Denise Stinagle

NCACC Outreach Associate

[email protected]