County Administrator

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.

Typical duties of the position include:

• 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
• Attends meetings of the Board of Supervisors and makes recommendations on administrative and budgetary matters.
• Represents the County to the public, media and other governmental agencies

 Experience and Education

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.