Deputy County Administrator

Please go to: The primary purpose of the Deputy County Administrator classification is to serve as administrative head of the county assigned agencies and act at the direction and supervision of the County Administrator. Exercise all of the powers and duties set forth in the Ohio Revised Code (ORC). Research, develop, administer, revise and report on special projects and/or permanently assigned responsibilities, as directed. Research and prepare special reports, as requested. Draft, prepare and distribute written correspondence to administrator, department heads, elected officials and general public. Supervise key personnel as assigned.

Provide technical assistance on state and county laws, rules, and regulations, etc.; initiates, researches, develops and/or revises county-wide policies, subject to approval; meets with private agencies and councils; prepares and maintains accurate records, reports, and documentation. Initiate, plan, schedule and coordinate services, activities and or/meetings of various agencies and boards. Represent Board of County Commissioners and County Administrator at meetings. Make speeches about various programs to community groups and other governmental agencies. Serve as liaison with other government agencies and public. Attend meetings called by County Administrator.

These duties are illustrative only and you may perform some or all of these duties or other job-related duties as assigned. Bachelor's degree with Master's degree coursework in business, public administration, or public policy with ten (10) years of senior executive level management experience; or any equivalent combination of training and experience. No special license or certification is required.

Supervisory Responsibilities
Ability to assign, review, plan, and coordinate the work of other employee, to provide instruction to other employees, to maintain department standards, to recommend the discipline or discharge of other employees, to act on employee problems, to recommend and approve the transfer, promotion, or salary increase of other employees.