CITY ADMINISTRATOR
LONG COUNTY, GEORGIA
Long County is located in
the southeast coastal region of Georgia. The county is adjacent to Ft. Stewart,
the home of the 3rd Infantry Division of the U.S. Army. The
northeastern tip of the county is occupied by part of this sprawling military
installation which also occupies significant portions of neighboring counties.
The county expects to receive additional growth due to pending increases of
additional troops and their families. The Altamaha River forms the boundary
between Long and its southern neighbor, Wayne County. Long County is within the
MPO headquartered in the city of Hinesville in Liberty County. The estimated
population (2004) is 10,928. The City of Ludowici, the county seat, has an
estimated population of 1,500.
The County Administrator is
responsible for day-to-day management of the County Department Heads and staff,
totaling 32 employees. The total budget for 2008 is 5.2 million.
The successful candidate
must have a solid background in Human Resources, Budgeting, Team Leadership
skills, Financing and Economic Development. Communication skills, including
strong verbal and written ability, are necessary.
The successful candidate
must insure that there is an open and supportive relationship with the Board of
Commissioners recognizing their responsibilities to the citizens. Candidates
should have experience in dealing with growth and how to successfully advise and
recommend land use policies, as well as zoning and other related growth
management issues.
The County Administrator of
Long County will be appointed by and responsible to the County Board of
Commissioners. The Commission appoints the Administrator for an indefinite
term. The County Administrator will be appointed solely on the basis of that
person’s executive and administrative qualifications.
In addition: the County
Administrator shall assume the following management requirements including, but
not limited to:
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Initiate and carry to completion special
programs as directed by the Board of Commissioners. |
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Attend all County Commission meetings and
participate in the discussions, when appropriate. |
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Provide guidance and assistance to
Department heads and County agencies as needed. |
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Interact with officials and
representatives of other governmental entities. |
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Attend various meetings, conferences and
other programs. |
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Prepare, justify and maintain the County’s
Operating Budget and Capital Budget, and monitor expenditures. |
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Have experience in writing successful
grant applications |
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Submit a complete report on the finances
and administrative activities to the Board of Commissioners at the end of
each fiscal year. |
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Generate other reports as required,
concerning the operations of the County Departments, offices, and agencies. |
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Advise the County Board of Commissioners
as to the financial conditions and future needs of the County, and to make
recommendations to the Board of Commissioners concerning the affairs of the
County. |
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Ensure that County Commission agendas for
meetings are properly and timely prepared. |
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Keep the Commission aware of scheduling
matters. |
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Perform other duties as required and
assigned. |
The successful candidate
should have an undergraduate degree in Public or Business Administration, or a
related field. A graduate degree is preferred with a successful track record of
at least five (5) to eight (8) years in city/county management experience.
Salary for the position will
be market competitive depending on education and experience. The County is an
EOE employer. Applicants selected as finalists will be subject to a criminal
history/credit//driver’s license check.
Confidential resumes should
be sent NLT COB June 30th, 2008 to Vernon Martin, The Mercer Group,
Inc., 206 Wymberly Road, St. Simons Island, GA 31522-1706; Email:
vemar@bellsouth.net; website:
www.mercergroupinc.com
Position will remain open
until filled