Assistant County Manager

Assistant County Manager

The Job

Carteret County Government is seeking an Assistant County Manager to join the senior management team. Do you have extensive experience in local government, supervisory experience and a four-year degree or higher in business administration, public administration or a related field? Then, our Assistant County Manager position may be the role for you!

The Location

Office is located in Carteret County, NC.

The Details

NOTE - This is a repost. Please do not apply if you applied previously.

Salary will be based on overall qualifications, education and experience.

Posting expires 2/2/2025.

Full-time with benefits including paid medical, dental, vision and life insurance; retirement and 401(k) plans; and, paid sick, vacation and holiday leave.

Apply online at https://carteretcountync.gov & click on the Employment link.

The Job Description

General Statement of Duties

Performs difficult, complex administrative and managerial work overseeing, planning, organizing and coordinating several County programs and departments, and serves in a leadership role within the county’s senior management team.

Distinguishing Features of the Class

An employee in this class performs difficult, complex administrative and managerial work as an Assistant County Manager with primary responsibilities for ensuring the overall compliance and operation of the Planning and Development, Capital Projects, Parks and Recreation, Shore Protection, Transportation, Public Buildings and Public Works departments. Work is performed under the general supervision of the County Manager.

Duties and Responsibilities

Essential Duties and Tasks

• Assists the County Manager in the development and implementation of policies and procedures pertaining to assigned departments.
• Oversees department heads in assigned departments; promotes and provides leadership development, accountability and effective operational execution within the assigned departments.
• Serves as a member of the County Manager’s senior management team; represents the county in official capacities on regional and county boards and committees.
• Provides advice and recommendations to the County Manager and other members of the senior leadership team on process improvement and development of the human and material resources of county government.
• In conjunction with the assigned Department Directors and Managers, assists in the recruitment, selection, and final hire recommendations of personnel.
• Oversees the annual operating budgets and monitors expenditures to ensure departments are maintaining fiscal responsibilities.

Additional Job Duties

• Performs related duties as required.

Recruitment and Selection Guidelines

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Thorough knowledge of County and department policies and procedures.
• Thorough knowledge of the principles and techniques of public administration, including personnel administration, budgeting, and office management.
• Extensive knowledge of the organization and program of services available in assigned areas of responsibility.
• Comprehensive knowledge of applicable federal and state laws, rules and regulations governing assigned areas of responsibility.
• Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships with staff, the general public, and with federal, state and local officials.
• Ability to exercise good judgement in appraising situations and making decisions.
• Demonstration of good public relations skills and good judgement skills in working with members of the public.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.

Physical Requirements

• Work requires the occasional exertion of up to 10 pounds of force to move objects.
• Work regularly requires sitting, standing, walking, speaking or hearing, using hands to finger, handle, or feel, and repetitive motions, occasionally requires reaching with hands and arms, tasting or smelling, pushing or pulling, and lifting.
• Work has standard vision requirements.
• Vocal communication is required for expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word.
• Hearing is required to perceive information at normal spoken word levels.
• Work requires preparing and analyzing written or computer data and operating motor vehicles or equipment.
• Work is generally in a moderately noisy location (e.g. business office, light traffic).

Desirable Education and Experience

Graduation from a four-year college or university with a degree in business, public administration or related field and extensive experience in a local government setting including at least two years in an administrative management or supervisory role; or an equivalent combination of training and experience.

Special Requirements

Valid North Carolina driver’s license.