HORRY COUNTY, SOUTH CAROLINA
This is an outstanding opportunity to become County Administrator of a growing, diverse County government for a large progressive county located adjacent to the beautiful sandy beach of South Carolina. The Horry County Council is seeking an experience, dynamic and seasoned individual to be its next County Administrator.
The successful candidate for the position of County Administrator of Horry County is required to possess a Master’s degree in Public Administration or a related degree and at least eight (8) years of public administration or management experience, or to possess a Bachelor’s degree in Public Administration or a related field and at least ten (10) years of public administration or management experience. The successful candidate will also have proven skills and experience in growth management, administration and planning of transportation infrastructure improvement programs, innovative problem solving techniques, budgeting processes, effective customer service and strong people skills.
The County Administrator of Horry County directs the County’s organizational, operational, management, budget and administrative operations and activities in accordance with the policies and procedures set forth the County Council. This is accomplished within an organizational structure consisting of three divisions: Administration, Infrastructure and Regulation and Public Safety.
Horry County is the Northeastern most County in the State of South Carolina. Encompassing 1,134 square miles, it is also the largest. Horry County was incorporated in 1801 with a population of 550. The County was named after Peter Horry who was a descendent of the Huguenot settlers and whose family owned several plantations in the area.
Surrounded on three sides by ocean, rivers and swamps, Horry County developed a distinctive culture, which gave rise to its name, “The Independent Republic of Horry County.” From the time of incorporation, Horry County stood off to the edge of South Carolina, both literally and figuratively.
In 2008, the U. S. Census Bureau estimated Horry County’s diverse population at 257,380. Horry County has numerous modern educational, shopping, medical, transportation, entertainment, restaurant, residential and recreational facilities, as well as undisturbed forests and woods to the west. The County is very family-oriented, has religious institutions for all faiths and also boasts a number of cultural and historic amenities which bolsters the overall quality of life of residents and visitors. For additional information, visit the County’s Website at www.horrycounty.org
Horry County adopted the Council-Administrator form of government in 1975. Under this type of government, each of eleven members of the County Council is elected from a district in which he/she resides and the Chairman of the County Council is elected at-large. There are twelve (12) County Council members in total. Each Council member is elected for a four-year term, with half of the members being elected every two years. Elections are held every even-numbered year in the month of November. The next election will be in 2010.
The County Administrator is responsible for carrying out the policies and ordinances passed by the County Council, for overseeing day-to-day operations of the County government and for appointing the County’s Division Directors. The County Administrator performs all necessary administrative duties, as directed by County Council, and ensures efficient operation of all County functions.
Horry County provides a full-range of services to citizens, including police and fire protection, EMS and E-911 services; construction and maintenance of highways, streets and other infrastructure; health and social services; recreational and cultural services; economic development; industrial park development; and other general administrative support services. The County has a current annual all funds operating budget of $329 million. There are 1250 County employees.
The starting salary for the new County Administrator will be market competitive, depending upon the experience and qualifications of the successful candidate. In addition, a competitive benefits package will be provided to the successful candidate.
For additional information on this outstanding opportunity, please contact James L. Mercer, President, The Mercer Group, Inc. at 770-551-0403; jmercer@mercergroupinc.com
Confidential resumes should be sent immediately to James L. Mercer, President/CEO, The Mercer Group, Inc., 5579B Chamblee Dunwoody Road, #511, Atlanta, GA 30338. Voice: 770-551-0403; Fax: 770-399-9749. E-Mail: jmercer@mercergroupinc.com; Website: www.mercergroupinc.com.
Horry County is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Horry County does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex, age, marital status, national origin, political ideas or disability in employment of the provision of services.