County Administrator

Siskiyou County has a general law form of government with a five-member Board of Supervisors elected for four year terms on an alternating basis. The County's total spending budget of nearly $241 million reflects a staff of approximately 650 FTEs. The Board of Supervisors appoints the County Administrator, County Counsel, and other non-elected Department heads. Appointed Department heads include Agricultural Commissioner, Chief Probation Officer, County Librarian, Director of Child Support Services, Director of Health and Human Service Agency, Director of Community Development Agency, Director of Public Works, and Public Defender. Elected County officials include the Assessor/Recorder, Auditor/Controller, County Clerk, District Attorney, Sheriff, and Treasurer-Tax Collector. Company Website Job Title County Administrator Job Description The mission of the County Administrator is to provide leadership and guidance to the County organization in implementing the policies of the Board of Supervisors while maintaining and improving the effective operation and fiscal integrity of the County. The County Administrator's Office is responsible for several major functional areas including Budget, General County Administration, Personnel/Labor Relations, Purchasing and Risk Management. Current issues and priorities facing the County that will require leadership from the County Administrator include: Continuity of Current Operations Economic Development Succession Planning Provide Leadership to the team of department heads, which encourages leadership and development. Job Requirements - A bachelor's degree in public or business administration, political science, or other related fields from an accredited college or university; a master's degree in public administration or similar fields desirable - Five to seven years of experience as County Administrative Officer or increasingly responsible executive administrative/management experience in a public administration position, preferably within the State of California. It is preferred that applicants have a solid understanding of California laws and regulations. Apply by Sun, 06/28/2026 - 12:00 To Apply, Contact Becky Sloan ... ... Events 17 Jun Wednesday San Diego & Imperial Valley Chapter Meeting 31 Jan Sunday PARMA 53rd Annual Conference 2027 22 Feb Tuesday PARMA 54th Annual Conference 2028