JEFFERSON COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR 

Jefferson County is seeking a skilled professional with proven leadership and management abilities to serve as the Chief Administrative Officer of a county government with 800+ employees and a current annual budget of $306+ million. This position reports directly to a Legislative Board and is responsible for implementation of Board policies and the overall management and coordination of the daily operations of government.

Salary Range: $150,000 - $170,000 per year.

Excellent fringe benefits include:

• NYS Retirement
• Deferred Compensation
• Paid Vacation
• Comprehensive Health Plan, Including Vision
• Dental Insurance
• Flex Spending Account
• Sick Leave

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Either:

(A) Graduation from a regionally accredited or New York State registered college or university with a masters’ degree in public administration, business administration, economics, political science or closely related field and three years of experience in a public or private agency involving budget or program analysis; OR

(B) Graduation from a regionally accredited or New York State registered college or university with a bachelor’s degree in public administration, business administration, economics, political science or closely related field and four years of experience in a public or private agency involving budget or program analysis. 

*Jefferson County is an Equal Opportunity Employer*

Applications will be accepted until the position is filled, first review of applicants will be April 30, 2024.

Apply online on our Employment Portal: https://jefferson-portal.mycivilservice.com/

Or send a Cover Letter and Resume to: Jefferson County Dept. of Human Resources, 175 Arsenal St. Watertown, NY 13601.