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Posted: 01-Jun-26
Location: Gloucester, Virginia
Type: Full Time
Salary: $165,000 - 225,000
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City / County Manager
Salary Details
The successful candidate will be offered a generous benefits package including participation in the Virginia Retirement System (VRS), health insurance, paid time off, deferred compensation, professional development support and other benefits as provided for all County employees or identified in a negotiated employment agreement.
Preferred Education
4 Year Degree
The Board of Supervisors appoints a County Administrator to act as administrative head of the County. The County Administrator serves at the pleasure of the Board, carries out its policies, and directs business procedures. He or she is responsible for the day-to-day operation of the county government and manages and supervises all departments, agencies, and offices of the County except for the County Attorney who reports directly to the Board. The County Administrator is responsible for developing and, upon adoption by the Board, implementing annual operating and capital budgets. He or she recommends policies and priorities for the Board’s consideration and leads the County workforce in delivering services and responding to citizen issues or concerns. He or she serves as a liaison between the Board of Supervisors, the Constitutional Officers, the Judiciary, regional, state, and local agencies and authorities, and community organizations. The County Administrator also serves as the official Clerk to the Board and the Deputy Director of Emergency Management and is a member of local and regional committees, commissions, or authorities.
A formal review of applications will begin on July 3, 2026, and those candidates whose qualifications and experience most closely match those outlined in this profile will be contacted for initial interviews. Applications received after that date may be considered until the position is filled; however, timely submittal will ensure the most advantageous review. To be considered, please submit a cover letter and resume, with salary expectations and professional references,
to Berkley Group, via email at kimball.payne@bgllc.net.
About The Berkley Group
The Berkley Group, LLC is a local government consulting firm based in Virginia. The firm specializes in interim assistance, executive recruitment, land use and environmental planning, capital project management, public engagement, and facilitation. For more information, please visit www.bgllc.net.
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Posted: 01-Jun-26
Location: Gloucester, Virginia
Type: Full Time
Salary: $165,000 - 225,000
Categories
City / County Manager
Salary Details
The successful candidate will be offered a generous benefits package including participation in the Virginia Retirement System (VRS), health insurance, paid time off, deferred compensation, professional development support and other benefits as provided for all County employees or identified in a negotiated employment agreement.
Preferred Education
4 Year Degree
The Board of Supervisors appoints a County Administrator to act as administrative head of the County. The County Administrator serves at the pleasure of the Board, carries out its policies, and directs business procedures. He or she is responsible for the day-to-day operation of the county government and manages and supervises all departments, agencies, and offices of the County except for the County Attorney who reports directly to the Board. The County Administrator is responsible for developing and, upon adoption by the Board, implementing annual operating and capital budgets. He or she recommends policies and priorities for the Board’s consideration and leads the County workforce in delivering services and responding to citizen issues or concerns. He or she serves as a liaison between the Board of Supervisors, the Constitutional Officers, the Judiciary, regional, state, and local agencies and authorities, and community organizations. The County Administrator also serves as the official Clerk to the Board and the Deputy Director of Emergency Management and is a member of local and regional committees, commissions, or authorities.
A formal review of applications will begin on July 3, 2026, and those candidates whose qualifications and experience most closely match those outlined in this profile will be contacted for initial interviews. Applications received after that date may be considered until the position is filled; however, timely submittal will ensure the most advantageous review. To be considered, please submit a cover letter and resume, with salary expectations and professional references,
to Berkley Group, via email at kimball.payne@bgllc.net.
- A bachelor’s degree in Public Administration, Business Management, Political Science, or a related field; a master’s degree is preferred.
- Ten years of progressively responsible senior level executive management experience as a chief executive/administrator, deputy executive/administrator, or department head in a high performing, comparably sized or larger, growing community, business, or non-profit organization with a wide range of duties in operations and management; possessing a broad skill set appropriate to the breadth of County government operations.
- Comprehensive knowledge of the principles and practice of public administration, local government finance, and the statutory authority and requirements of county government. Local government experience in Virginia is desirable.
- A demonstrated commitment to ongoing professional development through participation in organizations such as the International City/County Management Association (ICMA) and the Virginia Local Government Management Association (VLGMA).
- Any combination of education and experience that qualifies an applicant may be considered in lieu of the more specific criteria listed above.
About The Berkley Group
The Berkley Group, LLC is a local government consulting firm based in Virginia. The firm specializes in interim assistance, executive recruitment, land use and environmental planning, capital project management, public engagement, and facilitation. For more information, please visit www.bgllc.net.
Connections working at The Berkley Group
https://careers.nfbpa.org/jobs/22315808/county-administrator-gloucester-county
Salary : $165,000 - $225,000