County Administrator

As the County Administrator, you serve as the chief administrative officer, translating BOCC policy into action across county operations. You coordinate information flow to the Board, align resources with strategic priorities, and oversee daily administration. You lead organizational assessments, budget development, and disaster readiness efforts, shaping governance and service delivery. This role offers impact across departments and the community, with responsibilities in policy implementation, staffing, and emergency operations.

• Meet with the BOCC regularly and translate policy directions into actionable plans
• Oversee day-to-day county administration within policy and personnel manuals
• Prepare BOCC meeting agendas and materials
• Oversee county facilities and collaborate with HR for personnel decisions
• Evaluate and document performance of Deputy County Administrator and Directors
• Conduct organizational assessments to align resources with BOCC direction
• Develop and coordinate annual budget with CFO and elected officials
• Lead disaster response and recovery efforts with Sheriff and emergency planning
• Coordinate Continuity of Operations and Emergency Plans
• Support reassignment during emergencies as needed

• Ten years of progressively responsible supervisory experience
• Five or more years as an executive in local government or with substantial budgetary oversight
• Knowledge of Colorado governmental structures, statutes, and practices
• Bachelor's degree in relevant field; master's preferred
• Residency in Colorado within Boulder County region by start date
• Emergency response designation requiring availability outside regular hours
• Background checks including fingerprints, MVR, and financial checks
• Extensive knowledge of management principles and public administration

• strong leadership and people-management
• excellent communication and collaboration with elected officials and department heads
• problem-solving and strategic thinking
• budget development and oversight
• organizational assessment and governance best practices
• continuity of operations planning