Assistant County Manager

Hertford County•Winton, NC

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About The Position

Hertford County is seeking an energetic, forward-thinking Assistant County Manager to join the County Manager’s team. The position directly supervises assigned departments and works with departments on special projects and coordination of activities. Work includes short- and long-range planning, budget research and development, public information, responding to complaints and service requests, troubleshooting, and researching issues for the County Manager. The role supervises service delivery and staff through department heads and other supervisors and handles sensitive issues involving the public. The Assistant County Manager attends all County Commissioners meetings and represents the County at meetings and other events. The role requires tact, diplomacy, judgment, and initiative. Work is performed under the supervision of the County Manager and evaluated through discussion, reports, observation, and feedback from department heads, the Board, and the public. In the County Manager’s absence, the Assistant County Manager serves as chief administrative officer.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in business, public administration, political science, or a closely related field, supplemented by at least five years of progressive, responsible local government experience including senior administrative work; experience managing multiple programs or departments, staff, and budgets; or an equivalent combination of training and experience.
Valid driver’s license with a safe driving record.

Responsibilities

Serves as chief administrative officer in the absence of the County Manager.
Assists the County Manager with planning and developing programs to achieve goals and objectives established by elected officials, and coordinates, directs, and supervises staff in completing Board directives.
Works with the County Manager and other staff to develop policy and long-range approaches for County direction and service delivery.
Supervises, directs, and evaluates assigned staff, including handling employee concerns, assigning work, counseling and disciplining employees, and completing performance appraisals.
Manages County departments as delegated by the County Manager and works with department managers to communicate goals and develop plans.
Participates in developing and administering the County budget.
Participates in management of assigned departments, including leadership, communication, conflict resolution, hiring, promotions, employee relations and development, mentoring, performance coaching and evaluation, and compensation.
Drafts, recommends, and implements administrative policies and procedures.
Reviews departmental items for consideration by the Board of County Commissioners.
Represents the County at meetings, community forums, and planning sessions.
Makes presentations and delivers special projects to the Board of Commissioners.
Receives, investigates, and responds to citizens’ complaints.
Attends all County Commissioner meetings.
Performs related tasks as required.