Deputy County Administrator

Reston Association
Stafford, Virginia 22554 United States  View Map
Posted: Jun 19, 2026
  • Full Time
  • Clerical and Administrative Support
  • Federal Government
  • Summary

    Stafford County, VA – Deputy County Administrator Stafford County, VA is seeking a Deputy County Administrator. Stafford's ideal location between Washington, D.C., and Richmond, VA, along with its business‑friendly environment and impeccable reputation, attracts and retains world‑class businesses and the region's most highly educated and skilled workforce.Responsibilities The Deputy County Administrator provides leadership and strategic direction to a set of County departments. The departments to which the Deputy County Administrator is assigned will largely depend on the selected candidate's set of skills and experience. Regardless of their area of programmatic or governance specialty, the ideal candidate will have a record of effective management practices and a demonstrated ability to develop and empower the teams they lead.Qualifications The ideal candidate will have 1) a master's degree in public or business administration, economics, planning, engineering, recreation management, or a related field and 2) five (5) to nine (9) years of management experience as chief or deputy chief administrative officer of a comparably sized community or organization. Central to this experience will be knowledge of a broad range of local government operations. Specific experience working in a fast‑paced, multi‑service, growing community or organization is a plus. The ICMA Credentialed Manager designation is also preferred.#J-18808-Ljbffr

  • Job Description

    Stafford County, VA – Deputy County Administrator Stafford County, VA is seeking a Deputy County Administrator. Stafford's ideal location between Washington, D.C., and Richmond, VA, along with its business‑friendly environment and impeccable reputation, attracts and retains world‑class businesses and the region's most highly educated and skilled workforce.Responsibilities The Deputy County Administrator provides leadership and strategic direction to a set of County departments. The departments to which the Deputy County Administrator is assigned will largely depend on the selected candidate's set of skills and experience. Regardless of their area of programmatic or governance specialty, the ideal candidate will have a record of effective management practices and a demonstrated ability to develop and empower the teams they lead.Qualifications The ideal candidate will have 1) a master's degree in public or business administration, economics, planning, engineering, recreation management, or a related field and 2) five (5) to nine (9) years of management experience as chief or deputy chief administrative officer of a comparably sized community or organization. Central to this experience will be knowledge of a broad range of local government operations. Specific experience working in a fast‑paced, multi‑service, growing community or organization is a plus. The ICMA Credentialed Manager designation is also preferred.#J-18808-Ljbffr

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