Assistant County Manager

Job Duties and Functions

1. To be answerable to and to serve at the pleasure of the County Manager and Perquimans County Board of Commissioners.
2. To assist the County Manager in enforcement of all County ordinances.
3. To assist the County Manager in HR Management.
4. To assist in preparation of the County budget.
5. To coordinate and prepare grant proposals for Perquimans County.
6. To perform all other related duties as assigned by the County Manager, including special projects assigned by the Perquimans County Board of Commissioners.
7. They shall, within 60 days of his appointment and thereafter as long as they are Assistant County Manager, reside in Perquimans County.

Job Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

1. Must possess ability to administer the County’s Zoning, Subdivision and all other ordinances.
2. Ability to express complex ideas orally and in writing.
3. Ability to make oral/written presentations before large groups.
4. Ability to work with a variety of elected and appointed officials at various levels of government. Ability to exercise tact and courtesy in all contacts with agency representatives and with the general public.
5. Ability to establish and maintain effective work relationships as necessitated by work assignments.

Assistant County Manager: (Grade 81 – Salary Range: $80,292 - $121,591)

Graduation from an Accredited Four-Year College or University with a Degree in Public Administration or related field.  

A Masters within the Degree Field or significant experience as a leader in local government is preferred.

Accepting applications through 12/31/2024.

Interviews will be held in January and the position will be filled on 2/1/2025.