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County Administrator
- 1325 Pearl Street, Boulder, Colorado
- Boulder County
$260,000.00
- Full Time
- Administration and Management
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- Colorado Judicial Branch
- Full Time
- Clerical and Administrative Support
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County Administrator
- 1325 Pearl Street, Boulder, Colorado United States
- Boulder County
- Sep 08, 2026
- $260,000.00 - Full Time
Boulder County

Boulder County is a forward-thinking community with over 2,500 employees providing service to nearly 350,000 residents. From the peaks of the Rocky Mountains to the thriving agricultural lands and urban centers on the plains, Boulder County's 740 square miles include some of the most diverse, natural landscapes and smart-growth development along the Front Range. Our county's elected officials and employees have long held a commitment to being stewards of our land, environment and community. From visionary open space and sustainability policies to award-winning wellness, family-friendly and public service programs, our county government helps foster a vibrant, healthy and active community. Transformational racial equity is one of the county’s core strategic priorities. We are creating a fully inclusive, anti-racist, multicultural organization striving for a high quality of life for all employees and residents. Our policies and practices reflect our dedication to providing the very best in public service.
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- $260,000.00
- Full Time
- Sep 08, 2026
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County Administrator

County of Boulder, Colorado

Annual Salary: $260,000-$320,000 DOE/DOQ.

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Position Summary

This position, working at the pleasure of the Board of County Commissioners (BOCC), serves as the main administrative officer for the county and liaison between the Board of County Commissioners and the county department directors. The County Administrator is responsible for implementing BOCC's policy directions to county staff and coordinating the flow of information and advice to the Board. The purpose of the role is to manage and coordinate county resources to accomplish the objectives of the BOCC.

Duties and Responsibilities

Meets regularly with the BOCC.

Exercises responsibility for communicating and implementing BOCC policy direction and strategic priorities.

Manages all operational and administrative matters within Board policies and in accordance with the county personnel and policy manual, including resolving questions arising from policy interpretation.

Coordinates updates to the personnel and policy manual, including implementation with Elected Officials.

Manages the day-to-day administration of the county organization.

Prepares agendas and supporting materials for BOCC business meetings and public hearings.

Oversees county facilities with the support of department staff.

Manages county personnel within departments assigned by the BOCC with the support of the Human Resources Department.

With direction from the BOCC, evaluates and documents the performance of the Deputy County Administrator and Department Directors, including overseeing recruitment, hiring, and termination activities.

Conducts organizational assessments to align resources with BOCC direction, policy objectives, and good governance best practices.

Collaborates with Elected Officials, Department Heads, and the County Chief Financial Officer to develop an annual recommended budget for BOCC consideration.

Coordinates with the elected Sheriff to lead disaster response efforts, manages the transition to disaster recovery, and leads recovery operations.

Develops and coordinates Continuity of Operations and Emergency Plans across the county organization.

Performs other duties as assigned by the BOCC.

Performs related duties as required.

Serves in reassigned roles during emergency situations, as needed.

Minimum Qualifications

Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Public Administration, Business, or related field. Masters preferred.

Experience: Ten years of progressively responsible supervisory experience including five or more years of recent experience as an executive in local government or director of a local governmental department with substantial responsibilities, budgetary oversight, or staff. Demonstrated knowledge of Colorado governmental structures, systems, statutes, and practices. Additional related education may count towards required experience.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Extensive knowledge of management principles, organizational skills, and the ability to apply these to public administration.

Residency Requirement: The selected candidate must establish Colorado residency by their first day of employment and maintain residence within the Boulder County region for the duration of their employment.

Special Requirement: This position is designated as an emergency response worker and requires the incumbent to be available outside of regular business hours, including evenings, weekends and holidays, as operational and emergency needs arise.

Other Requirements

Position is contingent on successful completion of the following checks:

Background with Fingerprints

Motor Vehicle Record

Financial Background

For your application to be reviewed and considered, you must apply on Boulder County's website. Applications received on platforms other than our Careers Website are not reviewed. The link to apply is: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/boulder/jobs/5464241/county-administrator?pagetype=jobOpportunitiesJobs

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Boulder County

Boulder County is a forward-thinking community with over 2,500 employees providing service to nearly 350,000 residents. From the peaks of the Rocky Mountains to the thriving agricultural lands and urban centers on the plains, Boulder County's 740 square miles include some of the most diverse, natural landscapes and smart-growth development along the Front Range.

Our county's elected officials and employees have long held a commitment to being stewards of our land, environment and community. From visionary open space and sustainability policies to award-winning wellness, family-friendly and public service programs, our county government helps foster a vibrant, healthy and active community. Transformational racial equity is one of the county’s core strategic priorities. We are creating a fully inclusive, anti-racist, multicultural organization striving for a high quality of life for all employees and residents. Our policies and practices reflect our dedication to providing the very best in public service.
Boulder County
- Colorado, United States
- https://bouldercounty.gov/
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