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County Administrator

Salary

$154,168.00 - $207,191.00 Annually

Location

Lincoln County, OR

Job Type

Full-Time

Job Number

25-33 (618)

Department

County Administration

Opening Date

03/25/2025

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Position Summary

Lincoln County is looking to fill the position of County Administrator.

Lincoln County Administrator Opportunity Overview (https://www.co.lincoln.or.us/DocumentCenter/View/6569/Lincoln-County-Admin-Profile-Final-3252025-PDF)

Serving at the pleasure of the Board of Commissioners, the County Administrator manages c ounty operations and is responsible for implementing BOC policy, and for planning, organizing, directing and controlling the activities and operations of Lincoln County government. The County Administrator also develops policy recommendations for BOC action and provides highly responsible ad complex administrative support to the BOC. Working under the general direction of the Board of Commissioners, Lincoln County's Administrator supervises non-elected department directors.

Essential Functions/Major Responsibilities

County Operations:

+ Coordinate with department directors and elected officials. Manage and direct assigned staff to assure alignment with BOC’s priorities.

+ Explore, evaluate, and implement strategic opportunities to improve organizational effectiveness.

+ Establish standards and performance measures for county organizational improvement.

+ Responsible for all aspects of County Administration staff management (in consultation with the BOC), such as hiring, establishing goals, performance evaluations, corrective actions, and dismissals.

+ Facilitate interdepartmental collaboration, integration, and communication.

+ Oversee the development and administration of policies, procedures, programs, goals and objectives.

+ Oversee labor negotiations.

Policy:

+ Advise on and implement BOC’s strategic planning, policy and program priorities, and objectives. Initiate and oversee implementation of County-wide strategic planning activities.

+ Research, analyze, and report on state and federal legislative developments and concepts as directed by the BOC.

Finance and Budget:

+ Oversee the development and management of the County budget in coordination with the Management Team and the Budget Officer to meet established goals and to assure the effective and proper use of budgeted funds.

Provide staff support to BOC:

+ Assure BOC is fully informed on County activities, current issues, and initiatives.

+ Manage special projects, as assigned.

+ As directed by the BOC, represent the County to employee organizations, external partners, the community, and stakeholders.

+ Seek opportunities to collaborate and foster high quality relationships and professional networks.

Other duties as assigned.

Typical Qualifications

A bachelor’s degree in business administration, public administration or political science and a minimum of seven (7) years of progressively responsible administrative or staff experience in municipal government with at least five (5) years in municipal administration and three (3) years of high-level administrative responsibility at a department head or Assistant City Manager level or above is required.

• A master’s degree in a related field as well as previous Oregon County Administration experience is preferred.

• Candidates must possess a valid Oregon State driver's license at time of appointment.

• Candidates may possess any combination of relevant education and experience that demonstrates their ability to perform the essential duties and responsibilities. The ideal candidate will be committed to excellent customer service .

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Job Conditions and Physical Demands

REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS

Lincoln County is committed to providing reasonable accommodations as required by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). This job description indicates, in general, the nature and levels of work, knowledge, skills, abilities, and essential functions expected of the position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

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Lincoln County offers a comprehensive benefits package including Paid Time Off (PTO), medical, dental, vision, life and long-term disability insurance. Retirement benefits and a Post Employment Health Plan (PEHP) benefit are also available to Directors. The County's current retirement contribution rate to the 401K retirement plan is 11%, with $100 per month being contributed to the PEHP.

For a more detailed overview of our Director's benefit package, please see (add URL here).

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What have you learned about Lincoln County that makes you interested in this position, and why is now a good time in your career to consider this position?

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To execute the County's goals, the County works closely with various local and regional governmental agencies. The County Administrator will play a leading role in assuring that these relationships are maintained and strengthened. What experience do you have with building and successfully maintaining such relationships.

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While enhancing County services is a great priority for the County, the County Administrator must take into consideration the associated costs and maintain a balanced budget, while providing the best services possible. Please give a brief overview of your experience with developing and maintaining a balanced budget while working to provide the best services possible.

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Employer

Lincoln County

Address

210 SW Second St. Newport, Oregon, 97365

Phone

541-265-4157 541-265-0375

Website

http://www.co.lincoln.or.us