Deputy County Manager

County of Wake, NC•Raleigh, NC

6d•Onsite

About The Position

Wake County is partnering with POLIHIRE to recruit their Deputy County Manager. To be considered for this position, please apply directly with PoliHire through this link: https://polihire.com/job/wake-county-nc-deputy-county-manager/ As members of the County Manager’s Executive team, Deputy County Managers (DCMs) serve as key advisors and strategists to County management and the Board of Commissioners. Together, DCMs provide leadership across the county’s wide range of departments and program areas. The County Manager’s office expects the Deputy County Manager currently being recruited will focus on a public safety portfolio. Portfolios are not permanent, and the determined areas may shift over time. Among the duties required of the position, the Deputy County Manager: Leads major initiatives within the determined portfolio area, coordinating activities across multiple departments and with external stakeholders Manages and provides strategic leadership and oversight to assigned departments and participates in general management of the County in support of the County Manager Mentors selected department directors and assists department directors with implementing strategic plan priorities, operational challenges, and navigating stakeholder relationships Works effectively with elected officials to help them understand complex issues, strategic options, and ramifications of their decisions. Helps elected officials find consensus on policy issues Develops high-quality business strategies and plans, ensuring their alignment with short-term and long-term Board of Commissioners’ goals and objectives Champions Board goals and initiatives; translates the strategic plan to staff to ensure support and movement in achieving objectives Represents the County Manager in local and regional governance and operational partnerships and functions Advocates on behalf of County Executives and Commissioners with community stakeholders Builds effective partnerships with a wide range of stakeholders, including internal and external agencies, groups and organizations

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Public Administration, Business Administration or related field
Eight years of experience in public management, including three years of executive leadership experience
An equivalent combination of education and experience will be accepted
Please include ALL prior work experience on your application and resume.
Ability to provide strategic planning assistance to management
Ability to exercise independent and sound judgment in performing the duties of the position
Thorough knowledge of the principles and practices of public administration and business administration
Supervision skills and the ability to provide guidance and professional support to staff, offer regular feedback, hold staff accountable, and serve as a mentor
Exceptional critical thinking ability with demonstrated troubleshooting and problem-solving skills
Superior customer service skills, integrity, and commitment to collaboration and forward-thinking efficiency
Ability to demonstrate initiative and independent judgment in dealing effectively with ambiguity, recognizing trends, identifying approaches and offering a variety of options and solutions to solve problems

Nice To Haves

A master’s degree in Public Administration, Business Administration or related field is preferred.

Responsibilities

Leads major initiatives within the determined portfolio area, coordinating activities across multiple departments and with external stakeholders
Manages and provides strategic leadership and oversight to assigned departments and participates in general management of the County in support of the County Manager
Mentors selected department directors and assists department directors with implementing strategic plan priorities, operational challenges, and navigating stakeholder relationships
Works effectively with elected officials to help them understand complex issues, strategic options, and ramifications of their decisions.
Helps elected officials find consensus on policy issues
Develops high-quality business strategies and plans, ensuring their alignment with short-term and long-term Board of Commissioners’ goals and objectives
Champions Board goals and initiatives; translates the strategic plan to staff to ensure support and movement in achieving objectives
Represents the County Manager in local and regional governance and operational partnerships and functions
Advocates on behalf of County Executives and Commissioners with community stakeholders
Builds effective partnerships with a wide range of stakeholders, including internal and external agencies, groups and organizations