Deputy County Administrator - Operations

Salary: $143,581.37 - $190,834.85 AnnuallyLocation : Goochland, VAJob Type: Full-TimeJob Number: 202400254Department: County AdministrationOpening Date: 03/03/2026Closing Date: 4/30/2026 11:00 PM EasternFLSA: Exempt Goochland County is located in the heart of Central Virginia. Just over 289 square miles of rural countryside, our County is home to just over 26,000 residents and is ideally located within a short drive to beaches or mountain tops. We have great proximity to major cities including Charlottesville and Richmond. Our quality of life is unsurpassed, and our active community welcomes one and all. A community rich in history, the Goochland County Courthouse is widely considered to be the most well-maintained Jeffersonian courthouse in Virginia. Goochland County is the smallest county in the United States to have earned the highest rating from all three credit rating agencies which reflects the County's exceptional financial resilience and is home to an award-winning public-school system. Description Under the direction of the County Administrator, this position assists with developing, directing, coordinating and advising on a broad range of administrative, fiscal, policy and operational activities. The position serves as liaison to boards, committees, outside agencies and organizations, requiring strong presentation and communication skills. It also leads and mentors assigned Directors and Department Heads in strategic planning, project management ,and day-to-day operations, requiring superior organizational, workflow analysis, and implementation skills. The position has a strong working knowledge regarding laws and regulations associated with local government and the ability to build cohesive teams. Departments are assigned by the County Administrator to best meet the needs of the citizens, County operations, and the professional development of employees on assigned teams. The Deputy County Administrator acts for the County Administrator in their absence. Essential Functions Facilitates the management of projects in the assigned operations portfolio to ensure timely and successful completion.Establishes a solutions-focused mindset among employees to prioritize problem solving and customer service with both internal and external customers.Provides strategic leadership to assigned teams, including the establishment of goals and metrics; tracks and monitors progress toward completion and makes adjustments as needed to ensure success.Develops and implements strategic projects and initiatives to achieve goals set forth in the Board of Supervisors' Strategic Plan.Ensures the development, planning, and implementation of goals and objectives for assigned departments; recommends policies and procedures to support stated goals and objectives.Assists assigned Directors and Department Heads with annual budget development and financial planning.Supervises and conducts performance evaluations; administers professional development plans for assigned Directors and Department Heads; makes staffing recommendations to the County Administrator in collaboration with the Director of Human Resources.Responsible for maintaining and executing a personal development plan which includes continuing education, cross-training in all county departments, and staying current with pertinent federal and state legislative updates.Represents the County in meetings with representatives from other jurisdictions, private industry and members of the general public to explain programs or project status, resolve problems, negotiate agreements and study potential changes which impact the county.Performs the duties of the County Administrator in his or her absence.Other duties as assigned by the County Administrator. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Customer service, solutions-focused mindset.Ability to analyze current processes, structures, and protocols to identify system improvement, if needed.Ability to lead with a strategic approach to alignment with organizational goals and strategies.Strong background in project management, process management, workflow analysis, and implementation.Experience in the development, monitoring, and review of an organizational strategic plan.Ability to lead staff to meeting expected deadlines and deliverables. Clear team leadership skills to include motivating, guiding, and energizing County administration at all levels. Ability to management multiple high-level projects at once and deliver projects on time with high quality.Exceptional interpersonal skills, showing situational awareness in all levels of communication to include an understanding of the role as an intermediary between the Board of Supervisors, the public and county administration.Clear team leadership skills to include motivating, guiding and energizing County administration at all levels.Demonstrated knowledge of relevant federal and state laws, county ordinances, department policies and procedures, and legislative processes related to local government.Ability to analyze, interpret, explain and apply complex regulations, laws, directives, policies and procedures.Knowledge of principles and practices of personnel management, including the training, development, evaluation, and supervision of subordinates.Thorough knowledge of and skills in at least one core function of local government.Superior oral and written communication skills, including the ability to draft reports and documents, and present data and reports to the public and governing boards and commissions in an effective, concise manner.Ability to work independently, identifying resources and making independent decisions.The proven ability to create and maintain effective working relationships with other governmental and regulatory agencies to coordinate matters of mutual concern.Ability to lead organizational change initiatives.Ability to work some evening and weekend hours for meetings and special events, as required. Education, Experience and Training Bachelor's degree in business, political science, finance, management, logistics, construction, economics or other related fields required. Master's degree in public administration, business administration, logistics, or management preferred.Clear demonstrated experience administering local government operations with a minimum of eight to ten years of progressively responsible department leadership and supervisory experience. Master's degree may substitute for 2 years of required experience.Valid State of Virginia Driver's License with a driving record that meets HR Policy requirements.Pre-employment background check and drug screen are required.As part of employment with Goochland County, all employees are required to complete Emergency preparedness and incident management training courses as directed or requested.Goochland County is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will be considered without regard to age, color, national origin, citizenship, physical or mental disability, family medical history or genetic information, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic or status that is protected by federal, state or local laws.Goochland County Government offers an excellent benefits package that includes health, dental and vision, vacation and sick leave as well as retirement benefits for all regular full-time employees. Goochland County participates in the Virginia Retirement System (VRS) which requires a 5% mandatory contribution by employees.PUBLIC SERVICE LOAN FORGIVENESS: As a prospective employee of Goochland County, you may be eligible for federal loan forgiveness programs and state repayment assistance programs. 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