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 Email Resume and Cover Letter To: jchr@co.jefferson.ny.us Or send a Cover Letter and Resume to: Jefferson County Dept. of Human Resources, 175 Arsenal St. Watertown, NY 13601.