Deputy County Administrator

Prince George County, Virginia • County of Prince George, VA

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About The Position

Prince George County is seeking a Deputy County Administrator to assist with County administration and administer, direct, and oversee County departments as assigned. The position serves as Capital Improvement Program (CIP) Manager and assists in formulating the annual multi-year CIP budget request. As needed, the Deputy County Administrator oversees CIP project lifecycles, including scope development, design review, bidding, and ensuring active construction management support for external construction contractors. The role coordinates work with the County Administrator and department directors, undertakes special projects, attends meetings, conducts research, maintains records and files, and prepares reports and briefings for the Board of Supervisors.

Requirements

• Comprehensive knowledge of capital project administration, engineering design, or public-sector construction management.
• Knowledge of the functions and organizations of local government.
• Comprehensive knowledge of standard office procedures, practices, and equipment.
• Thorough knowledge of planning and community development philosophies, practices, and techniques.
• Knowledge of budget development and management principles.
• Knowledge of legislative processes related to local government.
• Knowledge of relevant federal and state laws and county ordinances.
• Ability to research and prepare reports.
• Ability to develop technical specifications for requests for proposals.
• Ability to express ideas effectively, orally and in writing.
• Ability to plan and supervise the work of subordinates.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with County and municipal officials, associates, and the general public.
• Education and experience equivalent to graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, Architecture, Business Administration, or a closely related field.
• Extensive, increasingly responsible experience in capital project administration, engineering design, or public-sector construction management.
• Possession of an appropriate driver's license valid in the Commonwealth of Virginia.
• Must be willing to take continuing education classes in Public Administration.

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree preferred.
• Preferred local government administration experience, including at least five years of progressively more responsible work experience, three years of supervisory experience, and relevant senior-management-level experience such as Director or Assistant Director.

Responsibilities

• Assist with the administration of the County.
• Administer, direct, and oversee various County departments as assigned.
• Serve as Capital Improvement Program (CIP) Manager.
• Assist in formulating an annual multi-year CIP budget request.
• As needed, oversee the lifecycle of CIP projects, including scope development, design review, bidding, and ensuring construction management support is in place for external construction contractors.
• Coordinate work with the County Administrator and department directors.
• Undertake special projects, attend meetings, and conduct research.
• Maintain records and files.
• Prepare reports and briefings for the Board of Supervisors.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior