The Board of Commissioners for Durham County Government is seeking a dynamic leader to serve as the County Manager.  Highly qualified leaders, who are interested in submitting an application, can view the full description of the position by visiting Developmental Associates website: 
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All applications must be submitted directly to Developmental Associates.

Durham County, North Carolina, operating under a Board of Commissioners-Manager form of government, seeking a passionate, equity and social justice-oriented Manager to lead one of the most dynamic and economically diverse Counties in North Carolina.  With outstanding strategic leadership skills, the next County Manager will have a track record of being an entrepreneurial consensus builder with effective growth management skills, and the ability to build and inspire teams. The successful manager has a track record of partnering and collaborating with staff, a diverse community, regional partners, and the Board of Commissioners to carry out identified strategic priorities of the Board to meet the needs of the community. The County is regarded as a fiscally responsible, stable, and well managed government with sound budget and strong fund balance (net assets). For more than 20 years, Durham County has been awarded a Triple A bond rating, a designation attained by only 69 counties in the United States and only six of North Carolina’s 100 counties. Durham County has an overall budget of approximately $760 million with an operating budget of around $500 million.  The County has 27 departments employing about 2100 FTE employees.   Executive leadership is structured around the goal areas and the County Manager is supported by five general managers over seeing each area, and a chief of Staff. The Durham County Board of County Commissioners is the legislative and policy-making body for Durham County and is the final authority on all County matters. The Board of County Commissioners hires the County Manager, County Attorney, County Clerk, appoints members of boards, committees and commissions, approves the annual budget, authorizes contracts on the County’s behalf, enacts ordinances and resolutions and establishes general County policies.   The County Manager reports to the Board of Commissioners and acts on the Board’s behalf to manage the operations of the county, implement policies, develop, manage and present the budget, as well as to execute the Board’s vision, directives and policy priorities using effective, innovative, and creative methods. Qualifications:  The successful candidate will have a minimum of a master’s degree in public or business administration, or a comparable field with 10 years increasingly responsible professional experience in municipal management with at least five years at the level of assistant manager or manager in a comparably-sized community.  Must have a proven track record in leading with an equity and social justice philosophy, transparent public communication, effective intergovernmental relations, personal community engagement, leading cohesive and collaborative change, visionary leadership, and being adept at leading and implementing strategic planning to implement the strategic priorities of the Board to meet the needs of the community.   Work experience in a high-growth and diverse community is highly desirable. ICMA credentials or the ability to those credentials within a designated timeframe is preferred.  The starting salary will be up to $255,000 depending on qualifications. The County also offers outstanding benefits. There is a residency requirement to relocate within County limits within 12 months of employment. To apply, go to Developmental Associates and click on the County Manager – Durham, NC link. All applications must be fully completed and submitted online via the Developmental Associates application portal – NOT the County portal, nor any other external website; it is not sufficient to send only a resume. Resumes and cover letters should be uploaded with the application.  Applicants should apply by November 22, 2021. Finalists will participate in virtual interviews and skill assessments on January 6-7, 2022, which involves 3-4 hours over the two-day period, not including preparation.  Interviews with the Board of Commissioners will follow at a subsequent time.  Inquiries about your application should be emailed to hiring@developmentalassociates.com. Durham County is an Equal Opportunity Employer.