Job Opportunity

County Administrator
Kitsap County, Port Orchard WA

Date Posted:

March 27, 2014

Salary:

$134,992.00 – $147,888.00 Annually

Description:

The County Administrator (“Administrator”) coordinates and supervises government support services on behalf of the Board of County Commissioners (“Board”). Under broad direction from the Board, the Administrator provides complex management, direct leadership, and supervision to the internal services departments and offices of the County. The incumbent also serves as an advisor to the Board and is a liaison between the Board, the internal services and other County departments, as well as the elected officials.

Departments reporting to the Administrator include the departments of Administrative Services, Human Resources, Information Services and Facilities, and include the functional areas of Purchasing, Risk Management, Safety, Public Disclosure and Records Management, Public Defenders, Training and Development, Labor Relations, and Lean Process Improvement.

The Administrator works at the pleasure of and directly for the Board who retains the power of final decision except as may be delegated by official action. 

Qualifications:

Required Education and Experience

Bachelor’s degree in public administration or closely related field from a college or university accredited by the US Department of Education; AND
Fifteen years experience in a blend of professional, managerial and executive level positions with substantial emphasis on public management; OR
Any equivalent combination of experience and education which provides the applicant with the desired skills, knowledge and ability required to perform the work. 

How to Apply:

For additional information and/or TO APPLY visit our website at www.kitsapgov.com/jobline to complete an online application.

Filing Deadline:

Open Continuously.

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