Chief Administrative Officer
JEFFERSON COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR
Jefferson County is seeking a skilled professional with proven leadership and management abilities to serve as the Chief Administrative Officer of a county government with 800+ employees and a current annual budget of $306+ million. This position reports directly to a Legislative Board and is responsible for implementation of Board policies and the overall management and coordination of the daily operations of government.
Salary Range: $150,000 - $170,000 per year.
Excellent fringe benefits include:
- NYS Retirement
- Deferred Compensation
- Paid Vacation
- Comprehensive Health Plan, Including Vision
- Dental Insurance
- Flex Spending Account
- Sick Leave
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Either:
(A) Graduation from a regionally accredited or New York State registered college or university with a masters’ degree in public administration, business administration, economics, political science or closely related field and three years of experience in a public or private agency involving budget or program analysis; OR
(B) Graduation from a regionally accredited or New York State registered college or university with a bachelor’s degree in public administration, business administration, economics, political science or closely related field and four years of experience in a public or private agency involving budget or program analysis.
*Jefferson County is an Equal Opportunity Employer*
Applications will be accepted until the position is filled, first review of applicants will be April 30, 2024.
Apply online on our Employment Portal: https://jefferson-portal.mycivilservice.com/
Or send a Cover Letter and Resume to: Jefferson County Dept. of Human Resources,
175 Arsenal St. Watertown, NY 13601
