REOPENED WITH HIGHER SALARY RANGE - UP TO $160,000 PER YEAR. Excellent opportunity. Located midway between Boston and Atlanta, and just 40 minutes south of the nation’s capital. Population: 103,200. This is the heart of a multi-state market known as the "Golden Crescent". Issues facing Stafford County include growth management; additional resources for school system; need for more diversified tax base; development of high tech industry; new water reservoir; transportation and roads; and open space land preservation. County operates under a Board of Supervisors/Administrator form of government with seven Board members. Board has authority over local taxation, budgets, borrowing, adoption of local laws and general county policies. County Administrator appointed by and responsible to Board of Supervisors. Duties include directing County operations. Requires minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in Public or Business Administration or related field. Master’s degree preferred. Experience as a city/county manager/administrator in a growing community is desired. Background in planning and/or finance preferred. Successful candidate should be a strong leader with new ideas, approaches; customer service-oriented professional who can instill this in staff; a good negotiator and experienced in regional cooperation. Salary negotiable DOQ/E, up to $160,000 plus auto or auto allowance/competitive fringe benefits may be expected. Brochure available from The Mercer Group. Send resumes immediately to James L. Mercer, President, The Mercer Group, Inc., 5579B Chamblee Dunwoody Road, #511, Atlanta, GA 30338. Voice - 770.551.0403; fax 770.399.9749; e-mail: mercer@mindspring.com or preferably mercer.james@comcast.net. EOE