County Administrator, Wayne County

Wayne County, New York is looking for an experienced and innovative leader for the position of COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR.   This is an important professional and administrative position that directs, manages, and supervises the overall operation of the County of Wayne.  This position is appointed and works under the administrative direction of the County Board of Supervisors with considerable exercise of independence. The county budget totals over $228 million.  Wayne County has sought to maintain service levels with only modest increases in the County tax levy.  The County Administrator acts the county budget officer, provides guidance and expertise to the Board, analyzes and makes recommendations to the Board, and supervises the effectiveness and efficiency of twenty-eight operating departments.

About Wayne County:

Wayne County’s northern boundary is Lake Ontario.  The Erie Canal runs through the southern parts of the county.  Lake Ontario creates an ideal climate for agriculture.  Wayne County is the second largest producer of apples in the United States, and also excels in the cultivation of sour cherries and peaches.  Rich muck land to the east is ideal for vegetable farming.  The Lake Ontario Wine Trail, the Seaway Trail, and a growing number of community supported agriculture farms bring visitors from Rochester and Syracuse seeking recreation and the amenities of country life.  The county is 1,384 square miles, half of which is water in four major bays off Lake Ontario.  The county has a population of over 93,000 people in fifteen towns and seven villages.

The Ideal Candidate:

Will have a strong professional presence both internally by providing leadership to appointed department heads and elected officials, and externally by representing the County to the public.  Excellent oral and written skills are essential, including the ability to communicate effectively with the Board of Supervisors, department heads, employees, residents, and other constituencies.

Minimum Education and Experience Requirement:

1. A Bachelor’s Degree in a business related field from an accredited college or university and have ten (10) years of paid full-time management experience in a large and complex government organization or private enterprise.  Or
2. A Master’s Degree in Public Administration or Business Administration and eight (8) years of paid full time management experience in a large and complex government organization or private enterprise.  

Compensation and Benefits

Salary commensurate with experience and education

Excellent fringe benefit package

Applications accepted up to February 19, 2025

Send completed Application, cover letter with resume to

Chris Kalinski, Director of Human Resources

26 Church Street  Lyons, NY 14489   

315-946-7483  

Applications available on the Wayne County website: waynecountyny.gov    

Wayne County is an Equal Opportunity Employer