Lewis County Manager

JOB DESCRIPTION

Directing the administrative affairs for Lewis County, the County Manager works in conjunction with the Legislature to execute on the strategic initiatives of the County while managing the day-to-day general operations. The County Manager works collaboratively with staff, Department leaders, and elected officials, to deliver key public services and form and enhance relationships with other intergovernmental partners to the benefit of the residents of Lewis County.

Budget: $62.7 million Number of County Employees: 330 Number of County Hospital Employees: 611

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES AND TASKS

• Advise the Legislature regarding daily operations of Lewis County, including proposal evaluations, policy and procedural recommendations and information gathering to identify ways to best serve the community.
• Serve as liaison between the Legislature, Board committees and individual county departments. Attends regular meetings and conferences of the Legislature and special meetings as directed.
• Serves as the Budget Officer and is responsible for the preparation and administration of the county budget, as well as developing and recommending long-range capital budgets and annual operating budgets under the direction of the Legislature
• Provides support and leadership to department heads, facilitates meetings, and works to address complex or unusual issues and settles matters not covered by policy

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Master’s degree in public administration or business administration and four years of full-time experience in the field of public or business administration which shall include experience in budgeting and financial management OR Bachelor’s degree plus six years of full-time experience in the areas defined earlier OR the equivalent.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENT:

The appointee need not be a resident of Lewis County at the time of the appointment, but shall become so within 60 days of the appointment and remain a resident of the County during his/her term of office.

HOW TO APPLY

For a full description of the position and application, visit our website or use the link below.

https://lewiscountyny.gov/departments/human-resources-and-civil-service/current-job-postings/

Submit applications via website including a cover letter, resume, and list of references. 

Point of Contact: Caitlyn Smith, Human Resources Director
Mailing & Physical address: 7660 North State Street, Lowville, NY 133667
Email address: civilservice@lewiscounty.ny.gov 
Phone Number: 315-376-5349
Website Link: https://lewiscountyny.gov/job/county-manager/?department=47 
LinkedIn Link: https://www.linkedin.com/company/104204679/admin/feed/posts/