County Manager

Macon County is currently accepting applications for the County Manager position. The purpose of this position is to coordinate the implementation of policies and procedures of the Board of Commissioners, hiring and supervising the county’s department heads and administrative staff, developing a proposed budget, administration and enforcement of all county contracts and serving as chief administrative officer.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Ensures that all ordinances, rules and regulations of the Board and the laws of the State of Georgia are faithfully executed and enforced;

Prepare and submit to the Board a proposed annual budget and proposed capital program, and execute the budget and capital program adopted by the Board, approving all disbursements and expenditures as budgeted or authorized by the Board;

Examine the accounts, records and operations of every county board, commissioner, department, office and agency which receives appropriations from said Board, make monthly reports to the Board on the county fiscal and other affairs; to keep the board fully advised on the financial condition and future needs of the county;

Submit to the Board at the end of each fiscal year a complete report on the finances and administrative activities of the county for the preceding year;

Supervise the performance of all contracts made by any person for work done for the county, and supervise and regulate all purchases of materials and supplies for the county;

Direct and supervise the administration of all county offices and the construction, maintenance and operation of all county roads, bridges, buildings and other public works;

Selects, supervises, disciplines, counsels and evaluates all department heads; terminates personnel as necessary;

 Serves as chief liaison/advisor between the Board and various civic or governmental organizations, committees, boards and commissions

EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION:

Any combination of experience and education that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities would be qualifying. 

Candidates should have a Bachelors degree or higher in public administration, business, administration, or a closely related field, preferably with at least five years of progressively responsible experience in county administration/management.  In lieu of a college degree, candidates with a minimum of ten years of progressively responsible experience may be considered.  Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, and a high degree of integrity and responsiveness are required.

APPLY:

Final candidates will be required to pass pre-employment and/or post-offer tests as may be allowed by state and/or federal law.

Salary and benefits are negotiable depending on qualifications. Applications may be obtained at the Commissioner’s Office, 121 South Sumter Street, Oglethorpe, Georgia or you may submit a resume with cover letter, salary history, and three professional references to the Macon County Board of Commissioners, P.O. Box 297, Oglethorpe, Georgia 31068. Position will remain open until filled.

Macon County Board of Commissioners is an equal opportunity employer.