Manatee County seeks applicants to serve as Acting County Administrator

Manatee County seeks applicants to serve as acting County Administrator
Posted on 03/05/2021

MANATEE COUNTY, FL (March 5, 2021) – Now through March 12, Manatee County Board of County Commissioners is seeking applicants for an acting County Administrator to serve as the local government's chief executive for up to one year while the Commission begins a nationwide search for a permanent County Administrator.

The acting Administrator will be responsible for the oversight of 12 County departments which includes 1,900 employees and an annual net budget of $740 million. The position will work collaboratively and strategically with the Board of County Commissioners to carry out policies approved by the Board. The Board is seeking applicants who bring experience in the private sector, as well as senior management experience in local or regional government.

Learn more about the job and apply here.

Nothing will disqualify the acting administrator from applying to be the permanent administrator. The salary for the position will be negotiated with the Board of County Commissioners per Florida statutes. The position is eligible for full benefits.