County Administrator

POSITION SUMMARY:
This position reports to and is directed by the Board of County Commissioners (BOCC). It is responsible for oversight and supervision of Grant County Department Directors and acts as a liaison among Grant County Elected Officials. The County Administrator has the authority and responsibility to perform the full range of administrative oversite over departments and ensures efficient and effective operations, as well as collaboration among all Grant County departments and functions.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Serves as the county's chief executive officer and supervises all administrative departments that are not under the purview of an elected official.
- Manages the County’s day-to-day general operations while ensuring a consistent and predicable level of performance from all departments and functions.
- Oversees Grant County department heads/directors and provides collaborative and direct support to elected officials while acting as a liaison between individuals in elected offices.
- Assists the BOCC in maintaining positive working relationships and posture among elected County officials and develops team-based management processes to maximize collaboration within the County.
- Works with the BOCC to understand their vision, translate it into a strategic plan and establish annual goals and objectives that embody Grant County values and its overall mission.
- Oversees the implementation of BOCC goals and policies through departmental management teams, in collaboration with elected officials.
- Facilitates administrative functions that cross departmental lines and assists the BOCC in developing and implementing policies that achieve scale and efficiency.
- Oversees the development and operation of the County's Strategic Plan, its core values, including related policies and programs in each of the following support or internal service areas:
Employee compensation and benefits
Labor negotiations and labor contract oversight
Budget and financial management
Technology planning and use
Capital facilities
Purchasing and related functions
Public information, media relations, and communication with citizens.
- Assists the BOCC in developing and managing public policy matters, including those associated with land use, natural resources, transportation, environmental protection, social services, and the subsidiary functions within each of those broad areas.
- Works closely with elected officials, department heads, and community leaders to address issues and make decisions that impact the county and its residents.
- May represent Grant County at local, regional, state, and federal levels.
- Maintains authority over organizational structure, budget, staffing levels and configuration, financial management, planning, policy development, performance management and prioritization of fiscal, human and capital resources.
- Responsible for the overall financial and budget preparation and reporting within departments.
- Works cooperatively with all County departments, elected officials, and the State Auditor for budget development.
- Prepares and presents the recommended annual budget to the BOCC, as well as the Grant County Budget Team.
- May participate in and conduct Union negotiations and collective bargaining for affiliated unions, with regard to wages, benefits, and specific contract language.
- Administers the procurement process and execute/sign contracts on behalf of the county.

Required Credentials:

Bachelor’s degree in public administration or in a related field with 5 years of experience in managerial or executive level positions - or an equivalent combination of education and experience that demonstrates the knowledge, skills and abilities to perform the essential functions of the job.