This is a highly responsible professional position which serves as the chief manager and head of the administrative branch of McDuffie County Government. This position is responsible for managing the County’s daily activities to ensure that county residents and taxpayers receive the most efficient and effective services from county departments and employees.

Job essential functions include: Supervise the administration of the affairs of the county and to see that the ordinances, resolutions, and regulations of the board of commissioners and the laws of the state are faithfully executed and enforced; Serves as liaison between the commissioners and department heads; oversees the work of department heads and office personnel; Employs and removes all employees of the county under the jurisdiction of the Board of Commissioners, except the county attorney, county auditor, members of all the boards, commissions, and authorities; Develops materials for commission meetings, implements decisions made by the commissioners and oversees the maintenance of minutes of commission meetings; Attends all meetings of the Board of Commissioners with a right to take part in the discussions but has no vote; Keeps the Board of Commissioners fully advised at all times as to the financial condition and needs of the County.

Minimum qualifications includes: A bachelor’s degree in business administration or public administration and at least four years’ experience in public administration; a master’s degree in business administration or public administration and at least two years’ experience in public administration; or at least ten years’ experience in public administration as a city or county manager or administrator.