County Administrator- Comal County

Comal County is seeking an experienced County Administrator to help lead the county through its next stage of growth and organizational development. The successful candidate will provide executive leadership to departments under Commissioners Court while working collaboratively across a decentralized county government.

What You Will Do

The County Administrator will develop a long-term roadmap, strengthen multi-year financial forecasting, guide significant capital and infrastructure decisions, and continue developing the County's professional budgeting, grants, project-management, and administrative capacity.

Why It Might Be a Fit

The successful candidate will be a leader who can introduce proven practices without assuming that another organization's model should simply be replicated. They will listen first, understand the County's culture and existing strengths, establish priorities, build trust, and implement practical improvements with appropriate organizational support.

Requirements

• A bachelor’s degree from an accredited four-year college or university in Business Administration, Management, Public Administration, or a field directly related to the responsibilities of the position.
• A minimum of ten years of progressively responsible professional management experience in a position of comparable scope and responsibility.
• Executive-level experience involving finance, planning, budgeting, and public-sector management or administration.
• Demonstrated experience advising or working directly with elected officials or a governing body.
• Strong knowledge of public administration, organizational management, government finance, strategic planning, and internal controls.
• Demonstrated ability to analyze complex financial, operational, business, and administrative issues and recommend practical solutions.
• Strong written, verbal, presentation, and interpersonal communication skills.

Benefits

• County-paid employee medical coverage
• Dental and vision options
• Paid leave
• Life and disability coverage
• A 457 deferred compensation plan
• Participation in the Texas County & District Retirement System (TCDRS)
• 2-to-1 retirement match