About usYork County is located in the beautiful South Piedmont region of South Carolina. Less than a 30-minute drive to Charlotte, NC, York County is home to nearly 295,000 residents and is the fastest-growing county in South Carolina and one of the fastest-growing counties in the nation. Encompassing approximately 682 square miles, the County has a diverse landscape including rural areas, small charming towns, a rapidly growing progressive urban region, luxurious lakefront neighborhoods, and family-friendly communities. The County has nine municipalities, including the County seat of York and the County’s largest city, Rock Hill.
Part of the Charlotte metropolitan area, York County possesses all the ingredients necessary for economic growth and success. The County has a robust and sustainable economy and a reputation for being business friendly. It has a well-trained workforce, affordable taxes, excellent healthcare, and easy access to the Charlotte/Douglas International Airport, which makes it extremely attractive to new and expanding businesses. The County boasts of exceptional quality of life, including high-performing schools, low crime rate, quality neighborhoods, and a variety of cultural, entertainment, and recreational opportunities. The County’s big-city amenities, along with its warm, hospitable environment, make it a location of choice for residents, visitors, and businesses alike.
York County offers a variety of educational opportunities. Its award-winning public-school systems are ranked among the best in the State. There are also 18 private schools that are highly ranked and affordable. Higher educational opportunities are widely available in the region. Winthrop University, located in Rock Hill, has 6,000 students and offers undergraduate, graduate, and continuing education programs. York County Technical College has more than 90 programs and offers two-year transfer programs, along with certificate and degree programs in engineering, business, and health services.
For the outdoor enthusiast, the County features everything from a renowned greenway and hiking trail system to Carowinds, one of the largest amusement parks in the southeast. Other significant parks and recreation facilities include Field Day Park, Allison Creek, Ebenezer Park, Catawba Bend Preserve, and the Anne Close Springs Greenway, a 2,100-acre nature preserve in Fort Mill, which offers outdoor opportunities for all ages. York County also has many arts and cultural events, including many museums and vibrant festivals.
About our opportunity New Position! Apply Today and Be Our Next Assistant County Manager!York County Government is seeking a dynamic, visionary leader who will thrive in our rapidly growing organization. The ideal candidate will possess exceptional leadership competencies, a growth mindset, and a commitment to high performance; as well as excel in fostering a culture of continuous improvement while driving the organization forward through strategic planning. Applicants with a bachelor’s degree in Public Administration, Business, Government, or closely related field with at least five (5) years of management experience as an assistant city or county manager or administrator, or as an assistant director or department director are encouraged to apply. Upon hire, the Assistant County Manager will be assigned to support projects and key departments as strengths dictate.
For more information, download our Recruitment Brochure
Salary and Benefits- Projected Hiring Range: $175,000 - $200,000 per year depending on qualifications
- Relocation Assistance and Car Allowance
- County Cell Phone and Laptop
- Comprehensive SC State Medical, Vision and Dental Insurance
- Life Insurance policies
- Deferred Compensation 401K Plans
- Health Savings Account (HSA)
- Public Loan Forgiveness Eligible Employer
- 11 Paid Holidays + 3 Optional Holidays
- SC State Retirement Plan Pension
- Paid Sick and Vacation Leave
- Longevity Compensation
- Sick Bank
- Critical Care and Cancer Insurance Policies
- Wellness Screenings
- Employee Assistance Programs
- Professional Development Opportunities
Application ProcessTo be considered for our next Assistant County Manager, please submit a resume, cover letter and complete an application found on our website: www.yorkcountygov.com/jobs
Position will be open until filled, with the first review of applicants beginning on July 18th.
York County anticipates two (2) rounds of interviews beginning with a Zoom Interview the first week of August followed by an on-site interview the third (3rd) week of August. This timeline is subject to change based on staff availability.
For questions regarding this recruitment, please contact:Ashley Fay, Deputy Director of Human Resources
Email: Ashley.fay@yorkcountygov.com
Direct Phone #: (803) 818-6408
York County is an Equal Opportunity Employer Full-time employees are allowed to participate in group medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance programs offered by York County Government. If employees elect to secure dependent coverage, the employee should pay the additional costs for such coverage. All statements of insurance coverage are subject to the terms, conditions, restrictions and other eligibility requirements that are set forth in various insurance plan documents.
Our full-time benefits through PEBA (South Carolina Retirement Systems and State Health Plan) include health insurance, prescription benefits, dental, vision, life insurance, MoneyPlus, Health Savings Accounts, retirement (Membership in the South Carolina Retirement System is mandatory for county employees), and deferred compensation.Making decisions about your insurance and retirement benefits can sometimes be complicated and difficult. The Navigating Your Benefits seriesprovides common-language explanations and can help you find your way in the world of your insurance and retirement benefits: Navigating Your Benefits | S.C. PEBA (sc.gov)
Other full-time benefits include longevity allowance, annual leave, sick leave, holiday pay, Sick Leave Bank, wellness benefits, Employee Assistance Program, etc. Please contact Human Resources at Human.Resources@yorkcountygov.com if you would like more information.
Longevity AllowanceFull-time regular county employees, elected officials, appointed officials, and judges with ten or more years of full time continuous governmental service are eligible to receive a monthly longevity allowance in addition to their regular compensation. Continuous service transferred from employment with another county, municipality, state or a political entity created by the State may contribute toward eligibility for the longevity allowance. Longevity allowances are paid according to the following schedule.
Longevity AllowanceYears of Continuous ServiceMonthly Longevity Amount10-14 Years$20.0015-19 Years$25.0020-24 Years$30.0025-29 Years$35.0030-34 Years$40.0035-39 Years$45.0040+ Years$50.00Annual LeaveProbationary and regular full-time county employees that work at least twenty (20) hours per week accrue annual leave with pay. Employees in their new hire six (6) month probationary period shall not be able to use annual leave until they become regular county employees. Employees who are separating from county service shall be paid for all accrued, unused annual leave up to 360 hours provided they give York County as the employer the proper notice as required. Employees in their six (6) month New Hire probationary period who are terminated or separated from employment shall not be paid for accrued annual leave. The maximum amount of annual leave carried into each calendar year is 360 hours.
Earning Rate for Full-Time EmployeesFull-time employees with less than ten years of continuous service earn at the rate of eight hours of paid annual leave for each month of service during a twelve months period. Full-time employees with at least ten years, but less than twenty years of continuous service will earn at the rate of ten (10) hours of paid annual leave for each month of service during a twelve month period. Full-time employees with twenty or more years of service will earn at the rate of twelve (12) hours of paid annual leave for each month of service during a twelve (12) months period.
Sick LeaveFull-time county employees may be entitled to earn sick leave with pay. Employees may accrue up to 1,440 hours of sick leave. Upon termination of employment with the County, employees may not be reimbursed for any unused sick leave. When a paid holiday occurs while an employee is on sick leave with pay, the day may not be charged as sick leave.
Earning Rate of Sick LeaveFull time employees will earn eight hours of sick leave per month of service during a twelve month period.
Paid Holiday’s The following days may be observed as paid holidays for York County Employees: January - December:3 Optional Holidays per Calendar YearJanuary:New Year’s Day andMartin Luther King Day
May:Memorial Day
June:Juneteenth Day
July:Independence Day
September:Labor Day
November:Veteran’s Day,Thanksgiving Day, andFriday after Thanksgiving
December:Christmas Eve,Christmas Day
Training:Quality training and educational programs are available at various times for county employees in order to support workforce development that is consistent with organizational objectives. Training topics may include driver training, CPR/first aid, communication, supervisor training, workplace violence, substance abuse, and various computer related classes.
Closing Date/Time: 7/22/2024 5:00 PM Eastern
