Job Posting for County Administrator at Horry County Government

Status :

Open

Close Date :

06/10/2024

Salary :

DOQ

Type :

Full Time

General Job Description

Directs the County’s organizational, operational, management, budget, and administrative operations and activities in accordance with the policies and procedures set forth by County Council.

Duties for this Position

Serves as Chief Administrative Officer for the County in the execution of prescribed ordinances, resolutions and regulations, including implementing all policies set forth by County Council in a timely and efficient manner.
Recommends and oversees implementation of the County’s policies, rules, and regulations as established by the County Council.
Plans, directs and oversees the County’s organizational, operational, management, administrative and financial operations.
Develops annual County financial plan and budget in accordance with policies established by the County Council and monitors monthly expenditures.
Confers with County elected and appointed officials, as well as the Administrator’s direct reports (Assistant Administrators for Public Safety, Infrastructure & Regulation and Administration, Airport Director, County Attorney, and Public Information Officer) to discuss, identify and assess their organizational, management, administrative, budget, and financial problems and solutions as needed.
Plans, organizes and directs capital improvement programs and works with direct reports in analyzing individual needs for example; office space, furniture, equipment needs, etc. as required in modernizing functions and operations.
Analyzes and evaluates effectiveness of County operations, services, programs and reports to offer recommendations for improvement to County Council or County elected officials.
Develops short-range and mid-range operational and financial plans for the County for recommendations of enhancing the County’s operations and services in collaboration with the County Council.
Attends and participates in Council meetings and numerous other committees or board meetings and public hearings, advising and providing necessary information.
Executes the policies, directives and legislative actions of County Council to the workforce.
Directs the administration and works with both elected and appointed County Officials to create internal organizational guidelines including but not limited to personnel policies, salary classification plans approved by Council, etc.
Reviews and revamps County policies, procedures and codes and recommends improvements and adjustments to the County Council.
Performs liaison activities to other local, State and Federal agencies and organizations.
Performs related duties as may be required.
Participates in community organizations/activities.

Position Minimum Requirements

Education: Master’s or Bachelor’s desired, but not required.
Experience: Extensive experience (minimum of 10 years) in Public Administration, preferably at senior level leadership. Proven skills and experience in growth management, administration and planning or transportation infrastructure improvement programs, innovative problem-solving techniques, budgeting processes, effective customer service, and strong people skills are essential. Must have general knowledge of pertinent Federal, State and local laws and ability to interpret respective duties, authority and responsibilities as applied to the principals and practice of public administration. Must have specific understanding of the operation of South Carolina’s “Home Rule” law and its requirements with regard to the operation of Horry County business and the governing responsibilities and relationships between the Administrator, County Council, the State of South Carolina legislature and/or other governing or judicial bodies.
Any equivalent combination of education, experience, knowledge, skills, and/or abilities may be substituted for any minimum requirement.
Must maintain a valid driver’s license.
Must be able to pass the required pre-employment physical and background check.

Top three finalists will be disclosed to the press under FOIA requirements; however, due to the requirements of assembly for County Council and the public nature of the position, Horry County Government cannot guarantee confidentiality for any applicant or candidate.

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