Deputy County Administrator

DEPUTY COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR

Livingston County is seeking qualified persons for this executive‑level management position responsible for assisting in the overall management and operations of Livingston County government, supporting the administrative, planning, and coordination duties of the County Administrator. Responsibilities Acts in place of the County Administrator in their absence as assigned; Assists the County Administrator with supervision of various County departments as assigned, including department head supervision, performance evaluations, and corrective action; Assumes major administrative functions as determined and directed by the County Administrator; Assists in the preparation and administration of the County’s annual budget and capital program, including participation in budget meetings with department heads and evaluating department head budget requests; Evaluates the County's fiscal position in relation to the budget during the year and recommends budget and financial management strategies to maintain and improve the financial condition of the County; Monitors, evaluates, and projects actual performance against budget and reports material variations and recommends financial management changes; Assists the County Administrator in working with department heads to identify and solve budget issues; Undertakes research and analysis of policy issues under consideration by the County and prepares recommendations; Works in conjunction with and coordinates the activities of the various units of the County government as applicable and in concert with state and county laws; Assists the County Administrator in developing and implementing the Strategic Plan of the County Board of Supervisors; Assists the County Administrator in monitoring and evaluating the County’s health insurance plan for costs and levels of service; Assists in the coordination and conduct of labor relations activities, including the collective bargaining process with organized employee unions; Manages a variety of special projects as directed by the County Administrator; Assists the County Administrator with department head recruitment and hiring; May conduct confidential investigations, make findings, and recommend corrective action as needed; Reports to the County Board of Supervisors upon direction by the County Administrator; Attends public meetings and events to represent the County Administrator and County in the community as directed; Communicates with the public and press regarding important matters of public concern as directed; May evaluate bidders for services, supplies, and equipment, negotiate contract terms, and oversee contractual compliance; Assists the County Administrator in any other related work as assigned. Qualifications Option #1 Possession of a Master’s degree in accounting, planning, public administration, business administration, economics, legal studies, or a closely related field. Three (3) years of full‑time paid experience in a responsible governmental administrative position. No supervisory experience required. Possession of a valid New York State driver’s license. Other requirements: see special qualifications below. Option #2 Possession of a bachelor’s degree in accounting, planning, public administration, business administration, economics, or a closely related field. Five (5) years of full‑time paid experience in a responsible governmental administrative position. No supervisory experience required. Possession of a valid New York State driver’s license. Other requirements: see special qualifications below. Part‑time service will be given prorated credit toward experience requirements. #J-18808-Ljbffr Livingston County, NY