Deadline: March 13, 2025
Job Title: Deputy County Manager
Department: Office of the County Manager
Salary Range: Competitive and depending upon qualifications
Job Summary
The Deputy County Manager supports the County Manager in providing organizational leadership, policy oversight, strategic planning guidance and program evaluation to leaders and managers in assigned County departments, encourages and facilitates consistent improvement in the provision of services, and fosters cooperative working relationships with County Council and other elected officers, intergovernmental agencies and various public and private organizations. The Deputy County Manager works closely with department heads and administrators to lead new initiatives and develop new programs, develop and manage budgets, ensure compliance with laws and regulations, and manage community relations. The incumbent participates in organizational development efforts and operational decision-making, and may represent the county at public meetings, hearings or other events.
The Deputy County Manager serves as a key advisor and strategist and assists the County Manager in ensuring that all directives, decisions, policies, resolutions, ordinances, and initiatives issued by the County Executive are implemented. The incumbent actively participates in and leads special projects as assigned, and serves as a facilitator to address issues, set goals, develop strategies and implement partnership-building with internal and external agencies, groups and stakeholders.
Preferred Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree (master’s preferred) in Public Administration, Business Administration or another relevant field.
- Considerable public or private sector leadership and/or administrative experience of a progressively responsible nature.
- Detailed knowledge of and ability to implement, evaluate and embed cultural initiatives, including DEI and sustainability efforts, organization wide.
- Familiarity with a broad range of local government operations (i.e., municipal law, human resources, public works, human services, information technology, economic development, finance, public safety, etc.)
- A combination of education, training and experience that provides the skills and knowledge necessary to perform all aspects of the position may be considered.
How to Apply
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