Salary: Depends on Qualifications
Location : Albany, GA
Job Type: FULL-TIME CLASSIFIED
Job Number: 2026-72
Department: Dougherty County Administration
Opening Date: 08/06/2026
Closing Date: Continuous
Description The Dougherty County Administration Department is hiring for an Assistant County Administrator. The purpose of this position is to assist the County Administrator in the daily operations of County operations and assist in the development, implementation and direction of policies, plans and programs.
This class formulates long-range goals for the organization, develop policy and position papers and negotiate with the chief administrative officer and/or elected officials.
Essential Tasks• Supervises, directs, and evaluates assigned staff, processing employee concerns and problems, directing work, counseling, disciplining, and completing employee performance appraisals.
• Coordinates, assigns and reviews work and establishes work schedules; maintains standards; monitors status of work in progress; inspects completed work assignments; answers questions; gives advice and direction as needed.
• Assists in the preparation of the annual budget.
• Manages the planning, financing and allocation of equitable resources to maintain existing and newly developed community infrastructures.
• Coordinates risk management activities and serve as the County's Risk Manager and ADA Coordinator.
• Serves on the Safety Committee and various other special committees as directed by the County Administrator.
• Collaborates with the Technology and Communications (TAC) Department to direct the County's technology and telecommunication needs.
• Coordinates State and Federal grant activities.
• Serves as Chief Administrative Officer in the absence of the County Administrator.
• Develops and manages the County's SPLOST and TSPLOST projects.
• Performs related work as assigned.
Minimum Qualification• Bachelor's Degree in Public or Business Administration, Urban Management or related major.
• Eight (8) years of municipal government of which three (3) must be in a supervisory or management position or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
Supplemental Information Physical demands refer to the requirements for physical exertion and coordination of limb and body movement.
• Performs sedentary work that involves walking or standing some of the time and involves exerting up to 10 pounds of force on a regular and recurring basis or sustained keyboard operations.
Unavoidable Hazards (Work Environment): Unavoidable hazards refer to the job conditions that may lead to injury or health hazards even though precautions have been taken.
• None
Special Certifications And Licenses:
• Must possess and maintain a valid state driver's license with an acceptable driving history.
PLEASE PROVIDE COPIES OF REQUIRED DOCUMENTS: HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA OR EQUIVALENT, DRIVER'S LICENSE, DEGREE(S) AND/OR CERTIFICATE(S). RESUMES ARE RECOMMENDED AS PART OF YOUR APPLICATION BUT WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED IN LIEU OF A COMPLETED APPLICATION.
Standard Clauses: May be required to work nights, weekends and holidays to meet the business needs of the County. This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of essential functions and responsibilities that are required of an employee for this job. Other duties, responsibilities, and activities may change or be assigned at any time with or without notice.
Essential Safety Functions: It is the responsibility of each employee to comply with established policies, procedures and safe work practices. Each employee must follow safety training and instructions provided by their supervisor. Each employee must also properly wear and maintain all personal protective equipment required for their job. Finally, each employee must immediately report any unsafe work practices or unsafe conditions as well as any on-the-job injury or illnesses.
Supplemental Information:
Application Deadline: This announcement is open continuously to qualified applicants until no longer posted.
SUCCESSFUL APPLICANTS FOR EMPLOYMENT MUST PASS A DRUG AND/OR ALCOHOL SCREENING AND PASS BACKGROUND INVESTIGATION.
DOUGHERTY COUNTY HAS A NO SMOKING IN THE WORKPLACE POLICY IN COMPLIANCE WITH THE GEORGIA SMOKE FREE AIR ACT OF 2005.
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Dougherty County provides Full-time Classified Employees a comprehensive benefit package which includes the following:
* Life
* Health
* Dental
* Vision
* Long-term Disability
* Retirement
* Paid Holidays
* Annual Leave
* Sick Leave
* Deferred Compensation
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Do you have a Bachelor's Degree in Public or Business Administration, Urban Management or related major?
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Do you have Eight (8) years of municipal government of which three (3) must be in a supervisory or management position or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience?
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Do you understand that you must submit proof of education from an accredited college or institution, showing that you have obtained a Bachelor's Degree in Urban Management , Business Administration, Public Administration or related field?
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