Assistant County Administrator

Department:

Office of County Administrator

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This is a senior, executive-level position and is responsible for leading and managing county services and programs through their assigned department directors. Assistant County Administrators are assigned specific areas or groups of departments and serve as a representative for County Administration. In addition to day-to-day operations, this position must be solutions oriented and responsible for implementing and leading a continuous quality and service improvement process through their program and service areas. Assistant County Administrators must coordinate their activities and decisions to ensure consistency across the organization and alignment with County Administrator and Commission direction. An Assistant County Administrator may serve as Acting County Administrator from time to time.

Reports to the County Administrator and is responsible for leading and managing county services and programs through their assigned department directors. Participates and assists in short-term and long-term strategic planning for the overall county. Ensures all program activities operate consistently and ethically within the county’s charter, vision, mission, values, rules and regulations. Ensures compliance with all federal, state, county and funding regulations. Actively communicates on important issues and how they will be addressed with the County Administrator. Informs the County Administrator on the status of all programs and initiatives. Provides updates to the Commissioners on behalf of the County Administrator. Ensures that assigned departments meet performance expectations.

Serves as a solutions-oriented leader. Mentors and leads a high-performing team of directors to the next level through role modeling, coaching, developing, training and retention strategies. Facilitates a positive and productive workforce through example, ensuring accountability and follow-up as appropriate. May be assigned to directly lead a specific initiative or project from time to time by the County Administrator.

Assists in policy development, implementation and management of the annual budget in conjunction with the Chief Financial Management Officer and County Administrator. Conducts and attends meetings and conferences to share and discuss current work issues, policy changes and other pertinent matters.

Attends and presents at public meetings, including Board of County Commission meetings, on relevant county issues and projects. Reviews reports to the Commission and monitors Board questions or issues with department-requested actions, remains prepared to assist in any follow-up or questions, especially issues that impact multiple departments or require Administration’s involvement.

Hours: Regular business hours are 8 AM - 5 PM.

• Additional hours as needed for meetings and events, or service required during emergency activations.

About You

Minimum Qualifications:

• Master's Degree from an accredited college or university in Public Administration, Business Administration, HR, IT, Planning, Engineering or a related field.
• Eight years of progressively responsible professional public experience; four years must be in a senior capacity.
• - OR - Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university in Public Administration, Business Administration, Planning, HR, IT, Engineering or a related field, and ten years of progressively responsible professional public experience may substitute for the required Master’s Degree.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Florida public-administration experience at the county or city manager/assistant manager level.

Specific Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Principles and practices of public and business administration; principles of management and the application to state/local government;
• Principles of budgetary preparation and administration;
• Laws, rules and regulations;
• County government rules and regulations;
• Human resources’ principles;
• Ability to establish and maintain strong and effective working relationships with others, make good decisions in a timely manner, communicate effectively, assess budgetary needs, and role model and lead a practice of financial fiduciary and responsible stewardship.

Our interview process could include phone interview(s), Microsoft Teams video interview(s), and/or in-person interview(s).

If you are selected to join our team, please click on this link to review the Required First Day Documents. You will need to present the following items on your first day:

1. I-9 Acceptable Documents to show your identity and authorization to work. Use this link to learn more and review the different document options: https://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/form-i-9-acceptable-documents

• If your position requires a Florida Driver’s License, this must be one of your documents. (Your Florida Driver’s License can serve as one of your documents listed in link above – List B Documents.)  

2. U.S. Social Security Card (signed, physical card). This is a requirement of our Payroll Department and failure to provide this document could jeopardize timely compensation. (Your U.S. Social Security Card can serve as one of your documents listed in link above – List C Documents.)  

Benefits:

• Enjoy great benefits including Health, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance, Short-Term and Long-Term Disability, Flexible Spending Accounts, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Florida Retirement System (FRS) and many, many more! Choose one of three great medical plans, including one with a $0 premium option, with completed preventative visits!
• For more information about employee benefits, please click this link or visit SCGov.net for additional information.
• Utilize our award-winning wellness program including free gyms at multiple Sarasota County Government locations. 
• Enjoy 11 paid holidays, 3 personal days and 16 paid vacation days in the first year of full-time employment with increasing accrual rates with years of service. (That adds up to a possible 30 days off in your 1st year!)​​

A different blend of voices prompt better conversations, choices and results for everyone. Sarasota County – Many Voices, One Team.

We celebrate and value the experiences, backgrounds, perspectives, talents and strengths that make us different.

Our vision is to attract, develop, retain and engage a talented workforce broadly representative of the citizens and communities we serve. To further value creativity, innovation, collaboration and great customer service – internally and externally. 

A job applicant with a disability who requires reasonable accommodation to participate in the application/selection process is requested to make known the need for an accommodation to Human Resources or appropriate county staff members. For assistance with the application, please call 941-861-5353.

Sarasota County prohibits discrimination in all services, programs or activities. View the complete policy at scgov.net (keywords: ADA Compliance).

Sarasota County Government is a Tobacco-Free/Drug-Free Workplace.