Deputy County Administrator - County Administrator's Office

About the role

This is an important administrative position involving responsibility for assisting the County Administrator in the implementation of the mission of the County Government. The incumbent in this position has direct responsibility for assigned supervisory duties. The work is carried out consistent with established policies and objectives under the administrative direction of the County Administrator. The incumbent will perform the duties of the County Administrator in his/her absence as directed by the County Legislature. Considerable latitude is given for the exercise of independent judgment. The incumbent in this position must exercise a high degree of confidentiality. A Deputy County Administrator does related work as required.

Responsibilities

• Assist the County Administrator in implementing the mission of County Government
• Perform assigned supervisory duties
• Carry out work consistent with established policies and objectives under administrative direction
• Perform the duties of the County Administrator in his/her absence as directed by the County Legislature
• Exercise considerable latitude and independent judgment
• Maintain a high degree of confidentiality
• Perform related work as required

Requirements

• Either: Master’s degree in Public Administration, Business Administration or closely related field and four (4) years of full‑time paid experience in a responsible governmental administrative position
• Or: Bachelor’s degree in Public Administration, Business Administration or closely related field and six (6) years of full‑time paid experience in a responsible governmental administrative position
• Degree must be awarded by a college or university accredited by a regional, national, or specialized agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education/U.S. Secretary of Education
• If the degree was awarded outside the United States and its territories, provide independent verification of equivalency (list of acceptable verification companies available at http://www.cs.ny.gov/jobseeker/degrees.cfm); applicants must pay the required evaluation fee
• Must reside in Cortland County or a contiguous county
• Pre‑employment screenings required

Benefits

• New York State Retirement System
• Low Deductible Health Insurance Plan
• Generous Paid Time Off including 13 Paid Holidays
• Tuition Assistance available
• Position eligible for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)

Pay

Salary: $93,916‑$125,001 per year (Management)

Schedule

Work Hours: Full‑time, 40 hours per week, with benefits