Gloucester County is seeking an experienced professional to serve as County Administrator, the chief administrative officer responsible for directing programs and operations of the County government.
Gloucester County, Virginia, “The Land of the Life Worth Living,” enjoys a diversity of suburban and rural characteristics with easy access to urban amenities in the largest metropolitan area between Washington, DC, and Atlanta. Its 218 square miles are bound by nearly 500 miles of shoreline and offer an exceptional quality of life based on a combination of rural, small-town character and an abundance of natural, cultural, and historic resources.

The County operates under the traditional, or County Administrator/Board of Supervisors, form of government (as defined under Virginia law). The County is governed by a seven-member Board of Supervisors who are elected to four-year terms, with elections staggered at two-year intervals. Five members represent magisterial districts and two are elected at-large. Board members annually select a Chair and Vice-Chair to serve a one-year term. The Board is the legislative policy making body for the County government. It enacts ordinances, adopts the annual budget, appropriates funds, sets tax rates, establishes policies, and adopts plans for County growth and development.

The County provides a range of services to the citizens and businesses of the county including public safety, animal control, social services, community planning, building inspections, emergency management and mitigation, library services, parks and recreation facilities and programs, water and sewer utilities, and environmental programs. Most roads within the County are maintained by the Virginia Department of Transportation.
Gloucester County has approximately 375 FTE employees, including those of the constitutional officers, and an FY26 budget of approximately $195 million, including $65 million for General Government, $65 million for School Operations, $5.8 million for Social Services, $4.9 million for Utilities, $6.4 million for Debt Service, and $70 million for Capital Projects. The County has comprehensive financial policies adopted by the Board of Supervisors and is financially sound with a healthy fund balance.

Qualifications
• A bachelor’s degree in Public Administration, Business Management, Political Science, or a related field; a master’s degree is preferred.
• Ten years of progressively responsible senior level executive management experience as a chief executive/ administrator, deputy executive/administrator, or department head in a high performing, comparably sized or larger, growing community, business, or non-profit organization with a wide range of duties in operations and management; possessing a broad skill set appropriate to the breadth of County government operations.
• Comprehensive knowledge of the principles and practice of public administration, local government finance, and the statutory authority and requirements of county government. Local government experience in Virginia is desirable.
• A demonstrated commitment to ongoing professional development through participation in organizations such as the International City/County Management Association (ICMA) and the Virginia Local Government Management Association (VLGMA).
• Any combination of education and experience that qualifies an applicant may be considered in lieu of the more specific criteria listed above.
Compensation & Benefits
Compensation for the County Administrator will be competitive depending on qualifications and experience, within
a salary range of $165,000 - 225,000. The successful candidate will be offered a generous benefits package including
participation in the Virginia Retirement System (VRS), health insurance, paid time off, deferred compensation, professional
development support and other benefits as provided for all County employees or identified in a negotiated employment
agreement.

A formal review of applications will begin on July 3, 2026, and those candidates whose qualifications and experience most closely match those outlined in this profile will be contacted for initial interviews. Applications received after that date may be considered until the position is filled; however, timely submittal will ensure the most advantageous review.

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