Assistant County Administrator

Overview

Are you a public sector leader ready to shape the future of county government? Monongalia, WV is seeking a dynamic and results-driven Assistant County Administrator to help lead operations across all departments and support the County Administrator in delivering high-quality services to our residents in collaboration with other County Elected Officials.

This leadership role provides hands-on involvement in budgeting, finance, many other areas of operational oversight, compliance, strategic planning, and countywide initiatives. Work is performed under the general supervision of the County Administrator and requires a high degree of initiative, independent judgment, and confidentiality. The successful candidate must be able to manage multiple priorities simultaneously, work both independently, and collaboratively in a team environment.

If you thrive in a fast-paced leadership environment and are passionate about public service, we want to hear from you.

• Support all county operations and serve as an acting County Administrator when needed
• Help manage the county’s operating and capital budgets
• Coordinate departments to ensure compliance with WV Code and county policies
• Lead special projects, strategic planning efforts, audits, and performance improvement programs
• Draft reports, ordinances, resolutions, and policy recommendations
• Serve as liaison with elected officials, departments, community partners, and residents
• Assist with labor relations, employee relations, and grant administration
• Support emergency response and continuity planning

Required:

• Bachelor’s degree in Public Administration, Business Administration/Management, or related field
• 5+ years of progressive management experience in a dynamic work environments
• Strong leadership, communication, analytical, conflict resolution, finance, and organizational skills
• Proficient in technical capabilities, including Microsoft Office applications, especially with Excel, and other software applications
• Demonstrated effective and efficient project and team management experience.

Preferred:

• Master’s degree (MPA or similar)
• County, municipal, or public sector government experience
• Budget, labor relations, and grant management expertise

• Salary is commensurate upon qualifications and experience level
• Full benefits package including retirement, health, dental, vision, paid leave, and holidays.

Join a leadership team that is committed to transparency, accountability, and service excellence. Interested candidates should submit their resume, cover letter, and references by no later than February 5, 2026
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Note: A full job description and related details about this role will be provided as appropriate during the hiring processes.

Equal Opportunity Employer