County Manager for Onslow County, North Carolina, pop. 160,000. Manager reports to a five-member Board of Commissioners and serves as the county’s chief administrator for 1170 employees in 26 departments with a total annual operating budget in excess of $161 million.
Examples of Duties / Knowledge & Skills
Planning and implementation of operational and long-term policies and goals; leadership and management of 26 departments; coordination and communication with five-member Board of Commissioners; flexible and able to use independent judgment and discretion in preparing goals, setting schedules, assigning work and planning for future needs of the County.
Minimum Qualifications & Requirements
Minimum requirements include Bachelor’s degree (Masters preferred) with five years of senior management experience in local government administration, policies, procedures, and budgeting. Applicants must have strong communication, organizational, strategic, and consensus-building skills.
Supplemental information
Onslow County is a coastal community with a significant military, agricultural, retirement, and tourism presence. Additional information about Onslow County may be obtained through the County’s website at www.onslowcountync.gov. Employment applications may be found at www.onslowcountync.gov (employment drop down). Application form, resume with three professional references, and cover letter identifying the applicant’s strengths and salary history must be mailed or faxed to Ron vonLembke, Onslow County Attorney, 10 Dewitt Street, Jacksonville, NC 28540 (Fax: 910-577-7888) by February 16, 2009. Position will remain open until filled. EOE. Posted on January 5, 2009.
