County Administrator

About the role

Serving at the pleasure of the Board of Commissioners, the County Administrator manages county operations and implements BOC policy. The role plans, organizes, directs and controls the activities of Lincoln County government, develops policy recommendations for the Board and provides complex administrative support to it, while supervising non-elected department directors.

Key responsibilities

• Manage county operations and implement Board of Commissioners policy
• Develop policy recommendations for BOC action and provide administrative support to the Board
• Supervise non-elected department directors
• Play a major role in the budget process and maintain a balanced budget while enhancing services
• Lead the preparation of the new County Courthouse and Administration building
• Maintain organizational stability during a period of change and build strong working relationships with the Board

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in business administration, public administration or political science
• At least 7 years of progressively responsible administrative or staff experience in municipal government, including 5 years in municipal administration and 3 years at department head or Assistant City Manager level or above
• Master's degree in a related field and previous Oregon County Administration experience preferred
• Valid Oregon State driver's license at time of appointment
• Demonstrated experience managing a county, fiscal responsibility and hands-on government finance and budgeting experience

Required skills

• Knowledge of municipal government administration, policy development and implementation, and local, state and federal laws
• Ability to analyze budgets and technical reports, solve problems and interpret staff reports
• Political acumen, conflict resolution and diplomacy with the public
• Project management and economic and community development experience; land use experience is a plus

What we offer

• Salary of $165,149 - $221,945 depending on qualifications
• Medical, dental and vision insurance (county pays 90% of premium), life, long-term disability and AD&D insurance
• Paid time off of 10.16 hours per pay period and 11 paid holidays
• 11% county contribution to 401(k) and post-employment health plan account
• Portable Health Savings Account