County Administrator
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.
Siskiyou County has a general law form of government with a five-member Board of Supervisors elected for four year terms on an alternating basis. The County’s total spending budget of nearly $241 million reflects a staff of approximately 650 FTEs.
Retirement: CALPERS Retirement – 2% @ 55 for classic members or 2% @ 62 for new members
Deferred Compensation (457b): County contributes $3,600 annually.
Health & Dental Insurance: County pays a portion of premium costs for a comprehensive health and dental plan for employee and dependents; optional Flexible Medical and Childcare accounts available through Navia.
Leave Time: Vacation leave; additional time negotiable, 60 hours administrative leave, 12 sick leave days, 12 holidays plus three floating holidays annually.
Vision Insurance: County paid plan.
Life/Disability Insurance: County paid life insurance equal to twice annual salary and short and long term disability programs.
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.