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ADMINISTRATION

Assistant County Administrator - ADMINISTRATION
posted : 10/04/2024
Status :
Open
Close Date :
11/04/2024
Salary :
DOQ
Type :
FULL-TIME
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General Job Description

Directs the County’s management, planning, coordination, budget and daily operations of Horry County’s Administrative Division in accordance with the policies and procedures set forth by County Council. Under limited supervision, manages and directs activities and functions of the administrative division which includes the following departments: Assessor, Finance, Grants Administration, Human Resources, Information Technology, Library, Museum, Procurement, Registration and Elections, Register of Deeds; in addition, coordinates county functions with multiple elected and appointed offices.

Duties for this Position
  • Plans, develops and oversees fiscal and administrative direction of the Administration Division to ensure a legal, efficient, comprehensive, responsive, and innovative operation in carrying out services as determined by Horry County Council; establishes standards for performance, compliance and efficiency; ensures that an adequate number of qualified personnel are available, trained and properly supervised to fulfill overall responsibilities of the division.
  • Supervises staff through an established chain of command including but not limited to prioritizing and assigning work; monitoring and managing performance and conducting performance evaluations, ensuring staff is trained, maintaining standards, coordinating activities, allocating personnel, making hiring, termination and disciplinary/grievance decisions, and recommending and approving employee transfers, promotions, and salary increases.
  • Develops and maintains effective working and administrative relationships with the various departments, boards, courts, commissions, etc. that the Administration Division serves. Attends meetings of relevant agencies and organizations, when appropriate, collaborates with various organizations, other Counties and Municipalities in proactively identifying opportunities for improvement in the efficiency, effectiveness, maximum financial impact for the organization.
  • Manages all aspects of the organization’s finances including but not limited to: direct preparation of financial reports, financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, payables, receivables, maintaining sound accounting principles, overseeing vendor negotiations, managing quality and cost control, etc. Prepares and administers Administration Division’s annual budget; monitors budget to ensure adherence to budgetary control; oversees personnel administration function within the division. Provides vision, leadership, planning and management for the development and implementation of the annual division budgets, policies and goals for Horry County Government. Also responsible for planning and implementing the organization’s fiscal function and performance through aligning financial policies and procedures with the County’s objectives.
  • Performs related duties as may be required.
Position Minimum Requirements
  • Education: Bachelor’s Degree in a field of study related to the job statement and a minimum of five (5) years of managerial experience at the executive level with either a governmental entity or large corporate organization; or a Master’s Degree in a field of study related to the job statement and a minimum of two (2) years of managerial experience at the executive level with either a governmental entity or a large corporate organization; or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities.
  • Must maintain a valid driver’s license.
  • Must be able to pass the required pre-employment physical and background check.