County Administrator

The Statute provides: “The board of supervisors may delegate and assign to the county administrator the duties and responsibilities enumerated below, in whole or in part, and such other duties and responsibilities as said board may determine, not contrary to the laws of the State of Mississippi or the Constitution thereof and not assigned by law to other officers”.
Employ an office clerk and such other technical and secretarial assistance for the board as may be needed, maintain an office for the Board and prepare a budget for administrator’s office subject to approval of the board.
Prepare an inventory of all personal property owned by the county and the location and condition of such property and shall maintain a perpetual inventory of such property.
List all buildings and real estate owned by the county and keep a perpetual list of such real estate.
Responsible for carrying out the responsibilities of the Board of Supervisors in regard to janitorial services and maintenance of buildings and property owned by the county except such as may be specifically assigned by the Board of Supervisors to some other person or office, or may be the responsibility of some other office under law.
Exercise supervision over the purchase clerk and inventory control clerk of the county, and the boards or other divisions of county government financed in whole or in part through taxes levied on county property and purchases shall be made from vendors whose bids have been accepted by the Board of Supervisors under the provisions of law.
Assist the Board in the preparation of the budget and preparation of the tax levy.
Have authority to make inquiry of any person or group using county funds appropriated by the Board of Supervisors as to the use or proper use of such funds and shall report to the Board of Supervisors as to such findings.
Have general supervision over the county sanitary landfills and refuse collection procedures.
General supervision over county-owned parks, playgrounds and recreation areas.
Have general supervision over any and all zoning and building code ordinances adopted by the Board of Supervisors and shall administer such ordinances.
Act as the liaison officer to work with the various divisions of county government and agencies to see that county-owned property is properly managed, maintained, repaired, improved, kept or stored.
See that all orders, resolutions and regulations of the Board of Supervisors are faithfully executed.
Make reports to the Board from time to time concerning the affairs of the county and keep the Board fully advised as to the financial condition of the county and future financial needs.
Keep the Board of Supervisors informed as to federal and state laws and regulations which affect the Board of Supervisors and the county, shall advise the Board as to the possible availability of federal or state grants and assistance for which the county may be eligible, shall assist in the preparation and submission of plans and project specifications necessary to acquire such assistance, and shall be the administrating officer of county grants from state and federal sources.
Charged with the responsibility of securing insurance coverage on such county property as the Board shall decide should be insured and of securing any other insurance required or authorized by law and work out a plan of insurance for the county which will insure minimum premiums.
Receive inquiries and complaints from citizens of the county as to the operation of county government, investigate such inquiries and complaints and shall report finding to the Board and the individual supervisor of the district from which such inquiry or complaint arises; Meet regularly with the Board of Supervisors and have full privileges of discussion but no vote.
Perform any and all other administrative duties that the Board of Supervisors could legally do themselves and that they can legally delegate without violating the laws of the state nor impinging upon the duties set out by law for other officers.
Minimum Qualifications Bachelor’s degree from an accredited four-year college or university with a degree in accounting, engineering, personnel management or related and six years of administrative experience in any of the following fields: work projection, budget planning, accounting, purchasing, cost control, personnel management, or road construction procedures.
Interested individuals may apply by completing a County Application online at hindscountyms.
com/department/personnel or may make applications through the Human Resources Division, Second Floor, Chancery Court Building at 316 South President Street, Jackson, MS 39201.
Terms of Employment This is an Exempt position.
This is an At-Will employment position Equal Employment Opportunity Statement It is the policy of Hinds County to ensure equal employment opportunity without discrimination or harassment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, marital status, citizenship, national origin, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Hinds County prohibits any such discrimination or harassment.
The statements contained herein describe the scope of responsibility and essential functions of this position, but should not be considered to be an all-inclusive listing of work requirements.
Individuals may perform other duties as assigned.
Nothing in this job description restricts Hinds County’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time unless restricted by law.
Starting Salary $140,000 Job Posting Close Date Open Until Filled Mission Statement Hinds County Government is committed to the essentials in building a competitive future, enhancing the quality of life, ensuring a quality work force, promoting a more attractive business climate, and forging a stronger economy in our county for all citizens.