Assistant County Administrator

Liberty County Government
Hinesville, Georgia 31313 United States  View Map
Posted: May 01, 2025
  • Salary: 130000 USD Annually
  • Salary Top:150000
  • Apply By: Jun 02, 2025
  • Full Time
  • Administration and Management
  • Project Management
  • Other
  • Management
  • Job Description

    Liberty County, located in Southeast Georgia 40 miles from Savannah, was founded February 5, 1777, and named for the American ideal of liberty.  The county has a total area of 603 square miles of which 490 square miles is land and 113 square miles is water.  Hinesville is the largest municipality in the county and serves as the county seat.  Liberty County employs 500 full-time and 100 part-time employees assigned to 35 departments providing services to the community.  The current General Fund budget totals approximately $62 million dollars. Liberty County has a history of stable local governance and being supportive of professional management as demonstrated by the fact that the current County Administrator has served 32 years, is retiring. The current Assistant County Administrator has been selected as his successor. The Assistant County Administrator is appointed by the County Administrator and assists the Administrator with the daily operations of the county departments and other government functions.

    The Assistant County Administrator is responsible for assisting the Administrator in managing the operations of the county government and for oversight of several departments, including Finance, Human Resources, Animal Control Services, Recreation, Mosquito Control, Building & Licensing and Building Maintenance.  Liberty County seeks an ethical, management-experienced Assistant County Administrator who is a dedicated team player and can quickly gain the confidence of the county organization and community. The Assistant County Administrator must possess the ability to build community trust through transparency of operations and development of partnerships.  The ideal candidate will demonstrate the ability to embrace and promote change; assist the Administrator and Commission through challenges that may arise; focus on details, seek partnership opportunities and demonstrate professionalism in all aspects of government operations.  Must be forward thinking, focused on best practices and bring new ideas and programs to the County.  The successful candidate will be expected to support the county’s vision of excellence, establish credibility and consistency in delivery of services, motivate others, as well as provide creative problem solving in response to issues. Exceptional interpersonal skills that treat all people with dignity and respect while motivating staff without being overly authoritative is mandatory. 

    To find out more details about the position visit www.mercergroupassociates.com for the recruitment brochure

    Candidate Qualifications: 

    • Bachelor’s degree required in public administration, finance, business administration/management, planning, human resources or related degree from an accredited university, master’s degree desired.
    • A minimum of four (4) years of department director/management level experience in local governments of similar size and complexity to Liberty County or in a Department Director role is expected.
    • Previous experience as a City/County Assistant Manager/Administrator is desirable.
    • Evidence of continued professional development such as Credentialed Manager designation will be noted during the candidate vetting process.
    • Must possess a valid Georgia driver’s license or have the ability to obtain upon selection.

     Compensation & Benefits:

    The expected hiring range for this position is expected to be within the range of $130,000 - $150,000, contingent upon the qualifications of the chosen candidate. The package includes comprehensive benefits including a 401(a) Retirement Plan with 100% Employer Match, Deferred Compensation Plan, as well as health, dental, and vision insurance, employer paid life insurance and Employee Wellness Program Offerings. Furthermore, a generous annual and sick leave program is offered, and relocation expenses are subject to negotiation.

    How to Apply:

    Interested candidates must submit by email a cover letter, resume, a list of at least five job related references (name, email and phone numbers), as well as salary history no later than close of business on June 2, 2025; to Lisa Ward, Senior Associate at lisaward912@gmail.com. Contact Lisa Ward at 706-983-9326 or Alan Reddish at 706-614-4961.

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  • ABOUT THE COMPANY

    • Mercer Group Associates
    • Mercer Group Associates

    Mercer Group Associates

    Serving our government partners as they serve their communities.

    Mercer Group Associates is a consortium of seasoned senior level consultants who bring to our clients decades of previous experience as practitioners in local, state, and federal government as well as institutions of higher education and municipal leagues. They have served as city/county managers, state league directors, federal legislative development officers, upper-level strategic planners, human resources directors, government legal counselors, and finance directors. This level of expertise is unmatched by other consulting firms. Let us partner with you to bring this level of expertise to addressing your organizational needs.

    Mercer Group Associates have provided our clients with an array of services to meet their specific needs: Executive Searches, Strategic Planning, Compensation Studies, Organizational Improvement Analysis, Public Safety Leadership Development, Financial and Budget Strategies.

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Phone: 7069839326
PDF Flyer: LibertyCountyBrochure Final 4.25.2025.pdf

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