Listing Summary

The purpose of this classification is to plan, direct, and oversee operations of the County under general direction
from the Board of Commissioners (BOC), to include direct supervision of the County’s administrative offices,
management and oversight of County functions and staff falling under the authority of the BOC, and coordination of
activities and special projects among County departments, elected officials, and outside agencies.
Essential Functions:
The following duties are normal for this position. The omission of specific statements of the duties does not exclude
them from the classification if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment for this classification. Other duties
may be required and assigned.
Manages and directs County operations and staff: supervises subordinate department heads and administrative staff;
hires, trains, evaluates performance, and disciplines senior management personnel and oversees this process for all
County employees through subordinate managers; and processes employee concerns and problems.
Directs the work of Assistant County Managers and department heads who supervise subordinate managers and
staff: provides direction regarding County operations, methods, processes, policies and procedures; directs,
coordinates, and monitors County activities, projects, and programs; consults with subordinate staff to assist with
complex/problem situations and provide technical expertise; and ensures all County activities, projects, and
programs comply with established laws, codes, rules, regulations, policies and standards.
Develops and recommends long- and short-term goals, plans, and objectives for the County: analyzes and evaluates
performance of current programs, services, and operations in relation to growing needs of the County; and identifies,
recommends and oversees implementation of needed changes, modifications and/or enhancements.
Develops, implements, and monitors County work plans, policies, and procedures: formulates and develops work
methods, practices, policies, standard operating procedures, training programs, etc.; monitors implementation of
work processes, policies, and procedures by staff; and updates and revises procedure manuals as appropriate.
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Develops, defends, and administers County budget in coordination with Finance Department, County department
heads, and BOC: forecasts expenditures and revenues; recommends allocations for staffing, supplies, equipment,
programs, capital improvements, and other budget outlays; prepares departmental budget for the Administrative
Office; reviews budget requests from all County departments for inclusion in budget recommendations; coordinates
the scheduling of budget meetings; prepares and submits budget documentation and reports; monitors expenditures
to ensure compliance with approved budget; makes adjustments and changes as needed; and ensures compliance
with all legal and procedural requirements.
Serves as a liaison between County staff and the BOC: attends all BOC meetings; briefs BOC on pending agenda items
and other County issues; responds to inquiries and provides BOC with information on the status of County operations
and projects; provides analysis to assist in making informed policy decisions; prepares meeting agendas for approval;
and provides administrative support to the Commissioners as needed.
Directs and oversees operations of departments falling under the authority of the BOC: serves as a liaison between
the BOC and department heads, keeping the BOC apprised of departmental activities; assists departments with
resolution of problems requiring the attention of County management; and monitors and evaluates progress of
departments towards the goals and objectives of the administration.
Facilitates problem solving at all levels in the organization: works with department heads and Constitutional Officers
to ensure effective coordination and cooperation among departments; coordinates the continuous review of
interdepartmental processes for quality control and improvement; responds to inquiries from the public regarding
issues unresolved at the departmental level.
Manages and facilitates internal and external communication throughout the organization: conducts meetings with
department heads and key management staff; oversees all public relations and outreach efforts to community
groups, organizations, local governments, and state agencies; serves as a liaison between the BOC and Constitutional
Officers.
Coordinates special projects for the County, including the planning, design, implementation, and evaluation of
construction/renovation projects, management studies, introduction of new programs, and various professional
services: defines the scope of the project; identifies and ensures proper allocation of financial, material, and human
resources committed to the project; formulates solutions and resolves problems; facilitates implementation of the
project; and provides administrative support to the project as needed.
Oversees professional contractors and/or consultants providing services for County projects: participates in the
evaluation and selection of contractors/consultants; works with and monitors contractors/consultants to ensure
timely and quality completion of project; facilitates cooperation for project implementation throughout the
organization; and provides information and support as needed.
Maintains a comprehensive, current knowledge of applicable laws/regulations: monitors state and federal
developments and legislation that impact County operations; reads professional literature; attends workshops and
training sessions as appropriate; participates in planning efforts at the local and regional level; oversees compliance
with new legislation; reads professional literature; and attends workshops and training sessions as appropriate.
Represents the BOC and the County at various meetings, functions, and events: serves as a liaison to various civic or
governmental organizations and committees, taskforces, boards, and commissions; confers regularly with officials
from area municipalities, school boards, chambers of commerce, authorities, and commissions; provides information
about County operations; participates in discussions and decisions; and keeps the BOC apprised of activities.
Receives and responds to requests for information, complaints, and concerns from the public, County elected officials
and Constitutional Officers, County employees, and others; responds to complex questions, complaints, or requests
for service; resolves problems and concerns; and prepares and submits related records and reports as required.
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Processes a variety of documentation associated with department/division operations, within designated
timeframes and per established procedures: prepares, completes, receives, reviews, processes, forwards or retains,
as appropriate, various forms, reports, correspondence, and other documentation; compiles data for further
processing or for use in preparation of department reports; and maintains computerized and/or hardcopy records.
Communicates with County officials, department heads, other employees, third party service contractors, the public,
outside agencies, and others as needed to coordinate work activities, review status of work, exchange information,
or resolve problems.
Operates a personal computer to enter, retrieve, review or modify data, utilizing word processing, spreadsheet,
database, presentation, Internet, e-mail, or other software: and operates general office or other equipment as
necessary to complete essential functions.
Additional Functions:
Performs other related duties as required.
Minimum Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in Business Management, Public Administration, or related field required; supplemented by ten
years of experience in managing government operations at a municipal or County level, to include experience at the
department director level or above; or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience which
provides the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities for this job.
Specific Licenses or Certifications Required: Must possess and maintain a valid Georgia driver's license.
Specific Knowledge, Skills, or Abilities: Must be able to demonstrate proficiency in performance of the essential
functions and learn, comprehend, and apply all County or departmental policies, practices, and procedures necessary
to function effectively in the position.
Performance Aptitudes:
Data Utilization: Requires the ability to synthesize, hypothesize, and/or theorize concerning data involving
modification of existing policies, strategies and/or methods to meet unique or unusual conditions. Requires the
ability to do so within the context of existing organizational theories and management principles.
Human Interaction: Requires the ability to apply principles of negotiation. Performs such in formal situations within
the context of legal guidelines.
Equipment, Machinery, Tools, and Materials Utilization: Requires the ability to operate, maneuver and/or control
the actions of equipment, machinery, tools, and/or materials used in performing essential functions.
Verbal Aptitude: Requires the ability to utilize consulting and advisory data and information, as well as reference,
descriptive and/or design data and information as applicable.
Mathematical Aptitude: Requires the ability to perform addition, subtraction, multiplication and division; ability to
calculate decimals and percentages; may include ability to perform mathematical operations with fractions; may
include ability to compute discount, interest, and ratios; may include ability to calculate surface areas, volumes,
weights, and measures.
Functional Reasoning: Requires the ability to exercise judgment, decisiveness and creativity in critical and/or
unexpected situations involving moderate risk to the organization.
Situational Reasoning: Requires the ability to exercise judgment, decisiveness and creativity in critical and/or
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unexpected situations involving moderate risk to the organization.
ADA Compliance:
Physical Ability: Tasks require the ability to exert light physical effort in sedentary to light work, but which may involve
some lifting, carrying, pushing and/or pulling of objects and materials of light weight (5-10 pounds). Tasks may involve
extended periods of time at a keyboard or work station.
Sensory Requirements: Some tasks require the ability to perceive and discriminate colors or shades of colors, sounds,
taste, odor, depth, texture, and visual cues or signals. Some tasks require the ability to communicate orally.
Environmental Factors: Essential functions are regularly performed without exposure to adverse environmental
conditions.
Lee County, Georgia is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the
County will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both
prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.