What are the responsibilities and job description for the County Manager position at Alexander County, NC?
Position Description
Questions, applications, resumes, and cover letters should be directed to Debra Bechtel, Interim County Manager,
at dbechtel@teaguecampbell.com or 828-254-4515.
Click to apply: County Manager Application
Responsible as the chief administrator of county government at the direction of the Board of Commissioners. An employee in this class is appointed by the County Board of Commissioners and works collaboratively with the Board to facilitate its vision and goals for the community. The County Manager leads a team of department heads and employees to carry out goals, objectives, and policies. The position recommends the annual budget and oversees employees responsible for executive-level responsibility for day-to-day management and long-range planning across all segments of the organization. The County Manager also has partnership and budget responsibilities with the Alexander County School System and the elected offices of Sheriff and Register of Deeds.
Responsibilities
We offer a full compensation package including quality benefits with flexible options to meet the needs of our employees and their families.
HEALTH CARE
Requirements
Medical Insurance – Employee medical insurance is 100% paid provided wellness incentive requirements are met. Spouse and family coverage is available at employee expense per pay period:
Child: $69.23 Children: $207.69 Spouse: $230.77 Family: $392.31
Dental Insurance – Employee dental insurance is 100% paid. Spouse and family coverage is available at employee expense per pay period:
Child(ren): $16.95 Spouse: $18.89 Family: $52.32
Vision Insurance – Employee vision insurance is 100% paid. Spouse and family coverage is available at employee expense per pay period:
Child(ren): $3.86 Spouse: $3.48 Family: $7.50
WELLNESS
Health Clinic – Available to all County employees and dependents covered under the medical insurance plan. Covered visits include ear infections, colds, first aid, physicals, and other acute care needs.
Complementary Alternative Medicine (CAM) – The medical plan offers alternative therapies such as acupuncture, hypnotherapy, massage therapy, yoga, and others. Specific requirements must be met for partial reimbursement - refer to the employee guide for more information.
Employee Assistance Program (EAP) – Counseling services are available to all employees and dependents in the home. Services are provided in a private and confidential setting. The County provides coverage for the first five visits per year.
YMCA – No joining or monthly membership fees for eligible employees. Employees may opt to upgrade their membership to a family rate of $6.92 per pay period.
PureGrit Fitness – Discounted member fees for eligible employees with access to a weight room, unlimited classes, or a day pass.
WORK/LIFE BALANCE
Holidays – Twelve days of paid leave are provided throughout the year to eligible employees.
Sick Leave - Employees earn eight hours per month; EMS employees earn 11 hours per month.
Annual Leave – Employees earn prorated hours per month based upon years of service and hours worked.
Birth Month Leave: Employees will receive the equivalent hours of one regular workday added to their annual leave on the second day of their birth month.
Community Involvement Leave: Employees earn eight hours per calendar year, expiring on December 31.
Bereavement Leave: Employees are given 24 hours of paid leave to grieve the loss of an immediate family member.
Parental Leave: Eligible employees can request up to 6 weeks of paid leave per calendar year.
Discount Tickets – Discount tickets to various recreational venues including AMC Theaters, Carowinds, Tweetsie Railroad, Biltmore Estate, and others.
FINANCIAL STABILITY
NC Local Government Retirement System – The Local Governmental Employees’ Retirement System (LGERS) is a defined benefit plan. Full-time and eligible part-time employees are automatically enrolled in the system. Employees contribute a mandatory, fixed 6% on a pre-tax basis. An employee is considered vested after five years of contributory service.
Life Insurance – $12,500 of Life and AD&D at no cost to the employee. Additional coverage is available at employee expense.
Longevity - After five (5) years of continuous full-time County service, employees receive an annual lump sum payment of 1.5% of their salary during their anniversary month. Moving forward, the amount increases by .10 per year based upon years of service.
401k and 457 Deferred Compensation – Contributions are available as an employee option.
Tuition Reimbursement: Employees who have completed their initial probationary period are eligible to participate in the tuition reimbursement program of up to $1,000 per semester in qualified expenses.
Supplemental Benefits – The County partners with Aflac, as an employee option, for additional supplemental benefits.
Local Government Federal Credit Union (CIVIC) – Memberships are available to County employees.
For additional details on benefits, please review the Alexander County policies at www.alexandercountync.gov or
contact the Human Resources Department at (828) 632-1132.
Questions, applications, resumes, and cover letters should be directed to Debra Bechtel, Interim County Manager,
at dbechtel@teaguecampbell.com or 828-254-4515.
Click to apply: County Manager Application
Responsible as the chief administrator of county government at the direction of the Board of Commissioners. An employee in this class is appointed by the County Board of Commissioners and works collaboratively with the Board to facilitate its vision and goals for the community. The County Manager leads a team of department heads and employees to carry out goals, objectives, and policies. The position recommends the annual budget and oversees employees responsible for executive-level responsibility for day-to-day management and long-range planning across all segments of the organization. The County Manager also has partnership and budget responsibilities with the Alexander County School System and the elected offices of Sheriff and Register of Deeds.
Responsibilities
- Supervises county operations in accordance with laws, ordinances, resolutions, regulations, and policies
- Prepares the annual budget and capital program needs to present to the Board of Commissioners
- Develops and analyzes alternatives for implementation of policy approved by the Board
- Ensures ordinances, resolutions, and laws are consistently applied and complied with
- Recognizes the history of the County while building a modern organization with capacity and competence
- Implements and updates processes, practices, and operations while using management tools, strategic planning, performance measurements, benchmarking, and program evaluations to ensure continuous improvement of operations, as well as use of technologies, to increase public outreach and access
- Aligns the county’s administrative systems with the values, mission, and policy goals defined by the community and elected officials
- Implements innovative approaches to improve employee performance and supervision, empowers staff members to be successful in their respective roles
- Ensures fiscal accountability
- Oversees all public services and ensures the County is operating properly
- Reviews and updates policies to reflect effective business practices to align with delivering quality services
- Performs other duties as assigned
- Considerable knowledge of North Carolina General Statutes, administrative code, and federal regulations
- Thorough knowledge of the principles, precedents, and practices, as they relate to NC County government
- Ability to deal effectively with elected officials, staff, and the public
- Considerable knowledge of the current literature, trends, and developments in the field of government administration
- Thorough knowledge of County government organization, practice, and structure
- Ability to analyze and solve problems and interpret regulations affecting the County
- Ability to express ideas effectively in verbal and written forms
- Ability to be diplomatic and impartial when working with stakeholders
- Considerable knowledge of, and ability to make, sound decisions in emergency situations
- Capability to use data analysis tools and apply critical thinking skills based on logic and reasoning to prevent, mitigate and/or resolve problems
- Propensity to collaboratively solve problems with a team
- Master’s Degree in Public Administration or related field from an accredited college or university and at least four years of experience in NC Local Government management; or
- Bachelor’s Degree in Public Administration, Business Administration, Accounting or related field from an accredited college or university and at least six years of experience in NC Local Government management
- Possess a valid North Carolina driver’s license
We offer a full compensation package including quality benefits with flexible options to meet the needs of our employees and their families.
HEALTH CARE
Requirements
Medical Insurance – Employee medical insurance is 100% paid provided wellness incentive requirements are met. Spouse and family coverage is available at employee expense per pay period:
Child: $69.23 Children: $207.69 Spouse: $230.77 Family: $392.31
Dental Insurance – Employee dental insurance is 100% paid. Spouse and family coverage is available at employee expense per pay period:
Child(ren): $16.95 Spouse: $18.89 Family: $52.32
Vision Insurance – Employee vision insurance is 100% paid. Spouse and family coverage is available at employee expense per pay period:
Child(ren): $3.86 Spouse: $3.48 Family: $7.50
WELLNESS
Health Clinic – Available to all County employees and dependents covered under the medical insurance plan. Covered visits include ear infections, colds, first aid, physicals, and other acute care needs.
Complementary Alternative Medicine (CAM) – The medical plan offers alternative therapies such as acupuncture, hypnotherapy, massage therapy, yoga, and others. Specific requirements must be met for partial reimbursement - refer to the employee guide for more information.
Employee Assistance Program (EAP) – Counseling services are available to all employees and dependents in the home. Services are provided in a private and confidential setting. The County provides coverage for the first five visits per year.
YMCA – No joining or monthly membership fees for eligible employees. Employees may opt to upgrade their membership to a family rate of $6.92 per pay period.
PureGrit Fitness – Discounted member fees for eligible employees with access to a weight room, unlimited classes, or a day pass.
WORK/LIFE BALANCE
Holidays – Twelve days of paid leave are provided throughout the year to eligible employees.
Sick Leave - Employees earn eight hours per month; EMS employees earn 11 hours per month.
Annual Leave – Employees earn prorated hours per month based upon years of service and hours worked.
Birth Month Leave: Employees will receive the equivalent hours of one regular workday added to their annual leave on the second day of their birth month.
Community Involvement Leave: Employees earn eight hours per calendar year, expiring on December 31.
Bereavement Leave: Employees are given 24 hours of paid leave to grieve the loss of an immediate family member.
Parental Leave: Eligible employees can request up to 6 weeks of paid leave per calendar year.
Discount Tickets – Discount tickets to various recreational venues including AMC Theaters, Carowinds, Tweetsie Railroad, Biltmore Estate, and others.
FINANCIAL STABILITY
NC Local Government Retirement System – The Local Governmental Employees’ Retirement System (LGERS) is a defined benefit plan. Full-time and eligible part-time employees are automatically enrolled in the system. Employees contribute a mandatory, fixed 6% on a pre-tax basis. An employee is considered vested after five years of contributory service.
Life Insurance – $12,500 of Life and AD&D at no cost to the employee. Additional coverage is available at employee expense.
Longevity - After five (5) years of continuous full-time County service, employees receive an annual lump sum payment of 1.5% of their salary during their anniversary month. Moving forward, the amount increases by .10 per year based upon years of service.
401k and 457 Deferred Compensation – Contributions are available as an employee option.
Tuition Reimbursement: Employees who have completed their initial probationary period are eligible to participate in the tuition reimbursement program of up to $1,000 per semester in qualified expenses.
Supplemental Benefits – The County partners with Aflac, as an employee option, for additional supplemental benefits.
Local Government Federal Credit Union (CIVIC) – Memberships are available to County employees.
For additional details on benefits, please review the Alexander County policies at www.alexandercountync.gov or
contact the Human Resources Department at (828) 632-1132.
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