SUMTER COUNTY, GEORGIA
This is an excellent opportunity to provide leadership and management to Sumter County (Americus), a county rich in history and one that is strategically located in southwest Georgia.
With a population of 33,000, Sumter County operates under a Commission-Administrator form of local government. The General Fund County adopted budget for FY 2012 is $17.5 million. There are approximately 228 full-time and 60 part-time County employees under the fiduciary control of the County Commissioners.
The County Commissioners of Sumter County are seeking a proven, dedicated, visionary, innovative and experienced individual for their new County Administrator.
The County Commissioners prefer an individual who has a background in county administration or management and who is a strong leader, manager and administrator.
The successful individual will possess as a minimum a Bachelor’s degree or higher from a four-year college or university with a major in Public Administration, Business Administration, Management, Finance or other field related to Public Service and Management. A Master’s degree in Public Administration, Business Administration or a related field would be a plus. An ICMA Credentialed Public Manager would also be a plus.
The ideal candidate should possess at least five years of progressively responsible experience in Management/Administration, preferably in Public Administration; or any combination of education, training and/or experience equivalent to the minimum qualifications stated above. Experience in a smaller or equivalent size growing diverse local government entity would be a plus. Experience as an Assistant/Deputy County or City Administrator with a diverse local government entity would also be considered.
The County Administrator of Sumter County is the Chief Administrative Officer of the County. Under the direction of the Board of County Commissioners, the County Administrator directs and is responsible for oversight of the services and activities of County departments and offices under the jurisdiction of the County Commission, as well as coordinating with independent elected officials and boards and commissions.
Sumter County is strategically located in southwest Georgia and is easily accessible to major southern cities via a splendid highway system. Interstate 75 is located 25 miles east and U. S. Highways 19 and 280 intersect the County. Atlanta, the state capital, is 134 miles north, Columbus is 60 miles northwest, Macon is 70 miles northeast and Albany is 35 miles south.
The County seat of Sumter County, Americus, was a major center in the early days and the site of three hospitals for Confederate soldiers during the Civil War. Whether you buy the proposition that the town was founded by high spirited “merry cusses” or that it was named for explorer Amerigo Vespucci, Americus is a history lesson in pioneer spirit.
The five-member Sumter County elected Board of County Commissioners is the principal governing body of Sumter County government. The Commissioners are committed to delivering honest leadership, quality service and sound management to enhance the aspirations, opportunities and quality of life for all the citizens of Sumter County.
Sumter County Commissioners hold title to all County property; serve as the sole taxing authority for the County and control County purchasing. The Commissioners are the budget and appropriating authority for the entire County government. All agencies, courts and elected office holders depend on the County Commissioners for their annual operating and capital budgets.
The starting salary will be market competitive, depending on the experience and qualifications. In addition, the County provides an excellent fringe benefit package and will provide reasonable relocation expenses to the successful candidate.
For additional information on this exceptional opportunity, please contact James L. Mercer, President/CEO, The Mercer Group, Inc. at 770-551-0403; jmercer@mercergroupinc.com.
Position open until filled. First review of cover letters and resumes to occur on September 4, 2011.
Confidential cover letters and resumes should be sent 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
Sumter County is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Sumter County does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex, age, marital status, national origin, political ideas or disability in employment or the provision of services.
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