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County Manager / Administrator

22nd Century Technologies, Inc.
Salary: $ 193,065/yr W2
United States, Missouri, Kansas City
Aug 26, 2025
Title: County Manager / Administrator Location: Kansas City, MO 64106 Duration: Full Time Shift Timing: M-F 8-5 Salary: $ 193,065/yr Summary: This position is responsible for ensuring that all County activities relating to the Executive branch are accomplished in such a way that the goals, programs, and policies of the County Executive are implemented. This work is frequently done in consultation with the Chief Administrative Officer, Chief Financial Officer, the County Legislature, the County Counselor, and department directors. The incumbent provides effective, efficient, and professional support services in supervising the directors of the Parks and Recreation, Public Works, Records and Corrections departments, controlling a budget of approximately $50 million. Role & Responsibilities: Provides the effective, efficient, and professional support services for the directors of Parks and Recreations, the Municipal Court, Public Works and serves as liaison to The County Sheriff, County Prosecutor, and Circuit Courts. Performs research, reviews financial impact of programs and policies, reviews legal impact of programs and policies with the County Counselor, and reviews operational impact of programs and policies with department directors. Meets with the County Executive and Legislature seeking information, definition, objectives, and guidance on priorities, timetables, etc., of proposed projects. Makes work assignments to staff and department directors when the County Executive implements changes or new programs. Performs research on and submits proposals relating to changes in policies, proposed solutions to problems and new program initiates; reviews major activities of all departments and ensures that activities are consistent with the policies and objectives of the County. Delegates authority to department directors relating to Records, Parks & Recreation, Corrections and Public Works. Consults with the directors to create goals, timetables, reporting procedures, and resource allocation. Reviews changes in staffing, organization, planning, goals, and major acquisitions of equipment, new systems, etc., with department directors. Conducts interviews, hires, supervises, trains, evaluates performance, applies progressive discipline, and approves merit increases, vacation schedules, etc., of subordinate staff. Reviews initial budget requests with department directors and other agencies receiving County funds; negotiates priorities, objectives, and goals and determines reliability of estimates; discusses funding levels for all budget packages with the County Executive; may discuss additional budgetary matters with the County Executive, including changes required to balance the budget, and strategies for presenting a final budget to the Legislature. Receives and reviews monthly reports from the Director of Finance on the rate of expenditures of the various funded authorities; notes areas of actual or possible budget imbalances and, if necessary, initiates discussions with appropriate funded authority to rectify the situation. Receives reports from the Director of Finance regarding confirmation of shortages in revenue, establishing alternatives for addressing the problems and ordering the required action to address the shortage. Recommends capital improvement projects to the County Executive; identifies the need for capital improvements through observation and from inforn1ation from department directors, citizens, or from elected officials, community, business and civic groups; consults with recognized experts for technical and funding advice and overall guidance; once project is agreed to and funded, progress is monitored and regular reports are made to the County Executive; problems are identified and corrective actions recommended in consultation with the Director of Facilities Management. Receives ordinances and resolutions to be considered by the County Legislature; reviews proposals and determines impact on current and planned activities and budgets; keeps County Executive informed and assists in developing a position or response to the proposed action; plans strategy in cooperation with department directors for introducing ordinances and preparing witnesses and other evidence for presentation if necessary. Reviews Affirmative Action performance in each department and county-wide; keeps County Executive informed of all goals, progress, and problems; meets with appropriate department directors to address problems and to develop plans of action; consults with the Director of Personnel prior to the implementation of goals and objectives; reviews goal attainment and required corrective action with the Director of Personnel. Represents the County Executive in official matters dealing with the Sheriff's Department, the Prosecuting Attorney, the Circuit Court, and other County boards and commissions; resolves or refers to the County Executive, problems relating to County Operations and the operation of those offices, boards, and commissions. Performs other related duties as required/assigned. Required Qualification: Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university, in Public Administration, Business, or related field. Master's Degree preferred. A minimum of seven (7) years of progressively responsible experience in a comparable or larger organization, demonstrating effective leadership, supervisory management, strategic planning, and community engagement. Strong operations expertise in contract negotiations, human resources, and public safety is required. The ideal candidate will have significant experience in administration, organization leadership, and financial management, with a strong understanding of government operations and policy implementation. Effective communication and collaboration with elected officials, staff and community stakeholders are essential. Must possess/maintain valid Missouri Driver's License. Must submit to and pass a pre-employment background check and drug screen.