The Calhoun County Commission is taking application for the position of County Administrator. Applicants must have a bachelor’s degree, but a master’s degree is preferred along with three years of experience as an upper level manager. Salary will be commensurate with education and experience. Applicants should submit their resume to Craig Arthur, Commissioner President, at caarthur_3@yahoo.com or mail to PO Box 230; Grantsville, WV 26147 by February 26, 2025 by 1pm
Job Description
County Administrator
BRIEF Summary
The incumbent will serve as the Chief Administrative Officer (CAO) responsible for all aspects of the day-to-day government operations of Calhoun County under the direction of the Calhoun County Commission. Supervision of administrative staff employed by the Calhoun County Commission. The incumbent will also work directly with all Constitutional Officers.
PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Meets with, advises and receives direction from the Calhoun County Commission
- Responds to and carries out directives of the County Commission
- Acts as liaison between Calhoun Commission members and Department
Heads - Reviews, as necessary, all correspondence directed to the County Commission and to the County in general and prepares the appropriate response
- Develop policies, directives, resolutions and ordinances in draft and/or final form.
- Responds to telephone calls and office visits from the public, Department Heads and County employees.
- Prepares draft budget for review by County Commission
- Responds to media inquiries, Freedom of Information Act requests, etc.
- Prepares, presents and administers various federal, state and local grants, as needed.
- Performs related work as required.
QUALIFICATIONS:
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES
• Extensive knowledge of human resources, purchasing, finance, local government operations and the relationships of various County Department and Agencies
- General knowledge of government operations to include economic development, land use planning, etc.
- Excellent verbal and written communications skills.
- Ability to deal with a wide variety of persons in settings ranging from highly structured to moderately unstructured where persons contacted may be skeptical, argumentative or uncooperative.
- Able to diplomatically justify, defend, negotiate or settle matters involving significant or controversial issues.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
- Bachelor’s Degree from a recognized college or university in Public or Business Administration or related field. Master’s Degree preferred.
- 3+ years of experience as an upper level manager preferably within public administration.
- Salary will be commensurate with education and experience.
WORKING CONDITIONS:
• Must have the use of sensory skills in order to effectively communicate and interact with other employees and the public through the use of telephone and personal contact as normally defined by the ability to see, read, talk, hear, handle or feel objects and controls. Physical capability to effectively use and operate various items of office related equipment such as, but not limited to a personal computer, calculator, copier, and fax machine. No significant standing, walking, moving, climbing, carrying, bending, kneeling, crawling, reaching, and handling, pushing and pulling.
