County Manager - Burke County, GA

Overview

POSITION AVAILABLE —
COUNTY MANAGER
Burke County Board of Commissioners is accepting applications for the position of County Manager. This position is responsible for the supervision of County Departments, the day-to-day executive role, and reports to the five-member County Board of Commissioners. This position oversees a county budget of $70+ million with $44+ million allocated to the general fund. This is a full-time position with compensation and benefits as determined by the Board.

• Supervise County Departments and perform the day-to-day executive leadership.
• Report to the Burke County Board of Commissioners and operate under Board policy guidance.
• Oversee the county budget, including $70+ million in total expenditures with $44+ million in the general fund.
• Direct administration of Burke County government with high-level administrative, technical, and professional work.
• Exercise executive authority subject to the Board s oversight and authority.

• Bachelor’s degree in public administration or a related field.
• At least five years of experience as a city or county manager or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Full-time position with comparable pay and benefits. The successful applicant will be subject to a background check and drug screening. Applications are available at the Burke County Commissioners Office, 602 Liberty Street, Waynesboro, GA from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Monday – Friday or kecounty-ga.gov. Applications and resumes may be submitted by mail to PO Box 89, Waynesboro, GA 30830 or in person or by email to (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below).

EOE.

Submit Resumes by March 15, 2026.