Assistant County Administrator

Liberty County, located in Southeast Georgia 40 miles from Savannah, was founded February 5, 1777, and named for the American ideal of liberty.  The county has a total area of 603 square miles of which 490 square miles is land and 113 square miles is water.  Hinesville is the largest municipality in the county and serves as the county seat.  Liberty County employs 500 full-time and 100 part-time employees assigned to 35 departments providing services to the community.  The current General Fund budget totals approximately $62 million dollars. Liberty County has a history of stable local governance and being supportive of professional management as demonstrated by the fact that the current County Administrator has served 32 years, is retiring. The current Assistant County Administrator has been selected as his successor. The Assistant County Administrator is appointed by the County Administrator and assists the Administrator with the daily operations of the county departments and other government functions.

The Assistant County Administrator is responsible for assisting the Administrator in managing the operations of the county government and for oversight of several departments, including Finance, Human Resources, Animal Control Services, Recreation, Mosquito Control, Building & Licensing and Building Maintenance.  Liberty County seeks an ethical, management-experienced Assistant County Administrator who is a dedicated team player and can quickly gain the confidence of the county organization and community. The Assistant County Administrator must possess the ability to build community trust through transparency of operations and development of partnerships.  The ideal candidate will demonstrate the ability to embrace and promote change; assist the Administrator and Commission through challenges that may arise; focus on details, seek partnership opportunities and demonstrate professionalism in all aspects of government operations.  Must be forward thinking, focused on best practices and bring new ideas and programs to the County.  The successful candidate will be expected to support the county’s vision of excellence, establish credibility and consistency in delivery of services, motivate others, as well as provide creative problem solving in response to issues. Exceptional interpersonal skills that treat all people with dignity and respect while motivating staff without being overly authoritative is mandatory. 

Candidate Qualifications: 

• Bachelor’s degree required in public administration, finance, business administration/management, planning, human resources or related degree from an accredited university, master’s degree desired.
• A minimum of four (4) years of department director/management level experience in local governments of similar size and complexity to Liberty County or in a Department Director role is expected.
• Previous experience as a City/County Assistant Manager/Administrator is desirable.
• Evidence of continued professional development such as Credentialed Manager designation will be noted during the candidate vetting process.
• Must possess a valid Georgia driver’s license or have the ability to obtain upon selection.

 Compensation & Benefits:

The expected hiring range for this position is expected to be within the range of $126,000 - $145,000, contingent upon the qualifications of the chosen candidate. The package includes comprehensive benefits including a 401(a) Retirement Plan with 100% Employer Match, Deferred Compensation Plan, as well as health, dental, and vision insurance, employer paid life insurance and Employee Wellness Program Offerings. Furthermore, a generous annual and sick leave program is offered, and relocation expenses are subject to negotiation.

How to Apply:

Interested candidates must submit by email a cover letter, resume, a list of at least five job related references (name, email and phone numbers), as well as salary history no later than close of business on February 28, 2025; to Lisa Ward, Senior Associate at lisaward912@gmail.com. Please contact Lisa Ward with any questions at 706-983-9326.

Alan Reddish, Senior Associate, 107 Indigo Lane, Athens, GA 30606, Cell: 706-614-4961

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