COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR

GENERAL DESCRIPTION

Carries out policy and administrative decisions of the Board of Commissioners; organizes and directs the activities of the departments and divisions of county government under the control or jurisdiction of the Board; assists Board of  Commissioners in planning, developing, coordinating, and implementing programs, projects, and activities.

Oversees preparation of annual general fund budget proposal for Board of Commissioners;  monitors all appropriations and expenditures; contracts on behalf of the Board within limits provided by a resolution of the Board; coordinates project activities; ensures projects proceed within approved time frames and budgets; responsible for ensuring County agencies and programs are conducted in compliance with applicable laws, rules, and regulations; prepares and submits to the Board regular reports on activities of the county agencies and departments; prepares such reports as requested by the Board, or as necessary; and completes special projects as requested.

Supervises assigned personnel and department heads; makes recommendations to appointing authority regarding personnel policies and procedures.

Organizes, schedules, and attends all meetings of the Board as required or meetings with the general public and other county offices; acts a liaison between the Board of Commissioners and other elected officials and officers of the County; represents Gallia County Commissioners in interactions with other governmental agencies at all levels; represents Board of County Commissioners before the media, public interest groups, business community, and the general public; and answers inquiries, recommendations, or complaints directed to the Board of Commissioners.

KNOWLEDGE OF:  Board goals and objectives; County policies and procedures; government structure and process; public relations; media relations; community resources and services; interviewing; office practices and procedures; labor relations; personnel administration; supervisory principles and practices; public administration; business administration; project management.

QUALIFICATIONS: 

Completion of Bachelor’s degree, or higher, with concentration in public administration, business administration, management, finance or other field related to public service and management required; and five (5) years experience in management/administration, preferably in public administration, including experience in project management, contracting, facilities and inventory management, and public communication; and any equivalent combination of education, experience, and training which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.

SALARY: Commensurate with Experience

Complete position description and Gallia County Employment Application can be found at www.gallianet.net under Job Openings

Information Technologies Support Technician

Part 1: GENERAL RESPONSIBILITES

The ideal functions of this position include the ability to:

• Provide technical advice, support, and installation of County Workstations.
• Strong knowledge of desktop/laptop hardware, Windows 10, Windows 11, Microsoft Office including Microsoft Outlook,  and RDP Configurations.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Active Directory including policies.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team is required.
• Must be self-motivated and have excellent communication and user facing skills.
• This is a working position with some lifting, moving, and equipment removal required.  The applicant must be able to lift 50 pounds and must be able to pass a drug screening test and background check.

PART 2: DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Workstation Support

• Install and perform minor repairs to hardware, software, and peripheral equipment, following design or installation specifications.
• Set up equipment for employee use, performing or ensuring proper installation of cable, operating systems, and appropriate software.
• Inspect equipment and read order sheets to prepare for delivery to users.
• Modify and customize commercial programs for internal needs.
• Troubleshoot and resolve computer problems, determining source of computer problems (hardware, software, network, user access, etc.).
• Refer major hardware or software problems or defective products to Director for service.
• Enter commands and observe system functioning to verify correct operations and detect errors
• Perform proactive security measures to protect servers, Network and PCs.
• Develops and implements preventative maintenance procedures for workstations, including virus protection
• Provides training in the proper use of corporate standard software packages
• Maintains an accurate inventory of all hardware and software utilized by the County
• Assists in the development and maintenance of accurate documentation for all aspects of the County’s computing environment.
• Assists in the development and communications of standards for use, operations, and security of network, personal computers, and data.
• Establishes and maintains network users, user environment, directories and security.
• Researches and evaluates new technologies.
• Maintains the County’s VoIP phone system and phones.
• Maintain the county’s webpage.
• Other Duties as assigned by Information Systems Director

Part 3: Communications

• Maintain record of daily data communication transactions, problems and remedial action taken, and installation activities.
• Utilize the I.T. Work Request forms per County directives.
• Meets with Director as needed to address pending issues.
• Coordinates with the Information Systems Director in implementing changes.
• Provide technical assistance to computer system users. Answer questions or resolve computer problems for users in person, via telephone, email, or from remote location.
• May provide assistance concerning the use of computer hardware and software, including printing, installation, word processing, electronic mail, and operating systems.
• Read technical manuals, confer with users, and conduct computer diagnostics to investigate and resolve problems and to provide technical assistance and support.
• Confer with staff, users, and management to establish requirements for new systems or modifications.
• Answer users' inquiries regarding computer software and hardware operation to resolve problems.
• Responds to the needs and questions of system users concerning their access to resources on the network and the operation of various software programs.

Part 4: Training

• Develop training materials and procedures, and/or train users in the proper use of hardware and software.
• Read trade magazines and technical manuals, and attend conferences and seminars to maintain knowledge of hardware and software.
• Provide computer orientation to new company staff.

 Part 5: Requirements

• Applicant must have an associate degree in computer science or computer technologies and/or related experience.
• Applicant must have at least A+ certification.
• One year prior I.T. Experience preferred.  
• Joomla experience preferred.
• Must possess a valid Driver’s License.
• This position will be a full-time, salary, unclassified position which includes retirement and benefit package.  
• Salary will be commensurate with experience.
• Successful candidate will be required to pass a drug screen and back ground check.

All applicants must submit, by email only, a completed Gallia County Employment Application, Resume, and Letter of Interest to John Grubb at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..   The position will remain open until position is filled.