Description

The County Administrator is a leadership role responsible for the overall administration of County Government and for providing and coordinating public services at the direction of the Board of Supervisors, the Chairman of the Board, and its committees.

The County Administrator works collaboratively with department heads to coordinate activities and ensure the efficient implementation of directives issued by the Board. The County Administrator exercises general supervision over all County departments and agencies and serves as an advisor to the Board. This position develops policy and procedural recommendations that promote efficiency and fiscal responsibility in County operations.

Key Responsibilities:

Act as the Budget Officer of the county, preparing and administering fiscally conscious Annual Operating Budgets and five-year Capital Improvement Plans.
Maintaining a stable and healthy financial position for Wayne County, ensuring that resources are managed prudently and efficiently. Prioritizing transparency and accountability in the use of public funds, ensuring that taxpayers' money is spent wisely and effectively.
Participating in collective bargaining negotiations with representatives of the seven employee bargaining units.
Assisting in the recruitment and retention of employees across the county to ensure that county functions and services are consistent and of high quality.
Developing policy and procedural recommendations for consideration by the Board and serving as an adviser to the Board in policy and procedure matters.

Requirements

Incumbent must have strong leadership and management skills, combining a unique balance of managing high-level staff in a variety of departments, while leading initiatives set by the governing board. This role requires thorough knowledge of public administration, governmental operations, labor negotiations, governmental budgeting and financial management. Aptitude to exercise good moral and ethical judgement, prioritizing honesty, integrity, and transparency.

Preferred Qualifications

Possess a Master of Public Administration or Master of Business Administration degree and have eight (8) years of paid full-time management experience in a large and complex government organization or private enterprise. Preference will be given to the aforesaid government experience. OR

Possess a Bachelor's Degree in a business-related field from an accredited college or university and have ten (10) years of paid full-time management experience in a large and complex government organization or private enterprise. Preference will be given to the aforesaid government experience.