Assistant County Administrator (E92)

Job Summary The Assistant County Administrator is a new position in the Benton County organization.
This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced leader to be part of a progressive organization committed to providing the highest levels of service to the Benton County communities.
The new Assistant County Administrator will be a strategic problem-solver who has a passion for public service and an aptitude for building high quality relationships.
Job Summary Under the direction of the County Administrator, the Assistant County Administrator assists in the planning and direction of the operations of the county, carries out the directives of the County Administrator and the Board of Commissioners, and provides personnel management of department directors and professional staff as assigned.
The incumbent will assist the County Administrator in coordinating budget, personnel, and administrative policy matters as required to ensure compliance and maintain operational standards.
The Assistant County Administrator will report to the County Administrator on all strategic and tactical matters as they relate to County administration and operations.
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Your Total Compensation/Benefits (Note: salary placement will be based on your level of directly related experience and education consistent with Oregon's pay equity law.
) Generous time off to maintain a healthy work-life balance! 10 Paid Holidays + 64 Personal Leave Hours + 2 Floating Holidays + 8 hours of vacation accrual every month + sick leave! Vacation accrual increases with years of service.
$0 Health Insurance Premium! Medical, Dental and Vision - cover your eligible family members without additional premium.
In addition, the County contributes up to $1,400 per year to your Health Savings or Health Reimbursement account! Apart from your deductible, you can use this money for things that aren’t traditionally paid by insurance – i.
e.
Ibuprofen, Tylenol and other preventative type medications.
You never lose your Health Savings Account funds as it rolls over from year to year.
Dependents up to age 26 are covered! Get ready for retirement.
Generous employer paid contributions! After 6 months of employment: The County makes a retirement contribution of 6% of your salary towards Oregon PERS! The County makes a deferred compensation 457b plan contribution of 3% of your salary! You can add more if you wish.
A free and award-winning wellness program Interactive and personalized approach focused on your whole health.
Onsite and virtual seminars, wellness challenges and fun activities.
Monetary incentives and cool prizes to engage everyone and meet your individual needs! 100% employer-paid coverage for AD&D ($100,000), Life ($10,000), and Long Term Disability coverage.
Supplemental plans are available at reasonable rates.
Annual salary range of: $129,248 - $206,797.
This position is eligible for up to two salary raises within your first year.
An Increase may be given at the end of the 6-month probationary period, depending on starting salary, and at the 1-year anniversary, as long as your performance is in good standing! Annual performance-based increases are given until the maximum of the salary range is reached.
Have benefits questions? Reach out to us anytime: recruiting@bentoncountyor.
gov The strength of our organization lies in the diversity of our workforce and the perspectives our employees bring to their work at Benton County.
We encourage applications from members of historically underrepresented racial/ethnic groups, women, individuals with disabilities, veterans, and LGBTQIA+ community members.
Minimum Qualifications The following minimum qualifications are required for this position: Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in Public Administration, Business or a related field; AND 10 years of related management experience, including at least 5 years of experience supervising professional level staff.
Supervisory experience includes the authority to hire, terminate, assign, reward and discipline other employees.
An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
Special Requirements A resume and a cover letter are required to be submitted with your application.
The cover letter should be no more than two pages in length, and describe your experience related to the minimum qualifications listed above, and experience establishing and maintaining positive, professional, collaborative relationships with a variety of internal and external partners, stakeholders and community members.
Successfully pass a background check.
Valid Oregon Driver's License, or ability to obtain.
Ideal Candidate Master’s degree in public administration, Business, or related field.
Senior management experience such as Department Director, Assistant Director, or higher.
Questions regarding this position can be directed to Rachel McEneny, County Administrator Benton County Board of Commissioners Telephone: (541) 766-6370 rachel.
mceneny@bentoncountyor.
gov Working & Living in Benton County Benton County (pop.
93,053; 679 sq.
mi.
) is in the middle of the Willamette Valley, with Corvallis (pop.
61,027) as the county seat.
Established in 1847, nearly 12 years before Oregon became a state in 1859, the county is the state’s fourth smallest in terms of area and medium-sized with respect to population.
Corvallis is home to Oregon State University (OSU), the city’s largest employer.
Most of the rest of the county is farm and forest land, reflecting a much treasured rural heritage.
The quality of life here is very high, a perfect blend of rural, urban, and small town living, with unlimited access to Oregon’s coveted outdoor lifestyle.
Corvallis is dynamic, safe, and friendly, a thriving college town with many cultural offerings.
Portland’s world-class urban amenities, major sports venues, and Portland International Airport are 90 minutes to the north, and Eugene and its airport are less than an hour south.
The area offers a variety of outdoor recreational activities year-round, with easy access to the mountains, ocean, rivers, streams, and wilderness.
The Oregon Coast is an hour away.
Corvallis is a gold-level Bike Friendly Community with bike lanes on 98 percent of the collector and arterial roadways and eighteen miles of multi-use paths.
The Robert Wood Johnson Foundation ranks Benton County as one of the top three healthiest counties in Oregon.
In addition to OSU, the Linn Benton Community College offers higher education.
The highly regarded Corvallis, Philomath, Alsea, and Monroe School Districts serve the county.
Benton County is a home-rule county with five elected officials: three county commissioners, a district attorney, and the County Sheriff.
To learn more about Benton County, please visit https://www.
co.
benton.
or.
us.
Working at Benton County Living in Benton County How to Apply To apply for this position, click on the "Apply" button to fill out all information in the online application and complete the questionnaire.
Failure to do so may result in your application being removed from consideration.
Only complete applications received by the posted application deadline date, or the first review date will be considered.
Answer all supplemental questions.
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Additional information This is a FLSA exempt position.
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Eligible veterans who meet the qualifications will be given veterans' preference.
For further information, please see the following website: Veterans Resources.
NOTE: If claiming veterans’ preference please be sure to attach your DD214 or Disability letter from the VA.
Benton County does not offer VISA sponsorships.
Within three days of hire, you will be required to complete the US Department of Homeland Security's I-9 form confirming authorization to work in the United States.
Benton County will review these documents to confirm that you are authorized to work in the United States.
If you wish to identify yourself as an individual with a disability under the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 and will be requesting accommodation, please contact the Benton County Human Resources Department by calling 541-766-6081.
Benton County is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer committed to work force diversity, fair employment practices and non-discrimination, including pay equity for all employees.
We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, marital status, family status, national origin, age, mental or physical disability, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or source of income.
Helpful links and contact information Learn more about Benton County Understanding the County Application Process Job Interest Cards webpage For more information you may contact us by e-mail at recruiting@bentoncountyor.
gov or by phone at 541-766-6081.