Assistant County Administrator

Washington County is seeking a collaborative, forward-thinking Assistant County Administrator who is passionate about public service and community impact. In this key leadership role, the position works closely with the County Administrator, fellow Assistant County Administrators, and Department Directors to guide a mission-driven, community-centered organization.

Responsibilities

Oversee a portfolio primarily including public safety departments such as the Sheriff's Office, District Attorney's Office, Law Library, Justice Court, Community Corrections, and Juvenile Services; Serve as liaison to the County Auditor and to independently elected officials' departments; Play a central role in the annual budget process and offer outcome-focused recommendations; Collaborate with government relations staff and County departments to analyze and advise on legislation that affects operations; Take a leadership role in local option levy development that provides funding to public safety services; Represent the County Administrator and Board of County Commissioners in community settings, on boards and committees, and in cross-agency partnerships; Guide the Jail and Community Corrections Center Expansion Project; Guide the Courthouse Replacement Project; Guide Community Corrections Contact Standards Implementation; Guide the Oregon Public Safety Coordination Grant; Supervise and develop director-level employees

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in public or business administration, public policy, political or social science, economics, or a related field; Six (6) years of increasingly responsible experience in government management, including lead responsibility for the development and coordination of complex interjurisdictional programs and projects, analysis of management problems, fiscal analysis, and budget work; Three (3) of the six (6) years of experience must include supervision of professional-level staff; Must have the ability to arrange for timely transportation to attend required appointments and meetings at off-site locations; Completion of a comprehensive background check; Must have the ability to act in an on-call capacity and respond to emergencies, except when on approved leave

Nice to have

Master's degree in business or public administration, public policy and administration, or social science; International City/County Management Association Credentialed Manager (ICMA-CM) designation, or eligible for credentialing status; Public Administration Certificate

Benefits

Award-winning benefits and wellness program; Opportunity to serve and support the community; Promotion of employee development and work-life harmony