POSITION AVAILABLE
COUNTY MANAGER
BURKE COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
The Burke County Board of Commissioners are currently accepting applications for the position of County Manager. This position is responsible for the supervision of County Departments, the day-to-day executive role, and reports to the five-member County Board of Commissioners. This position is responsible for overseeing a county budget of $70+ million with $44+ million allocated to the general fund. The minimum requirements for this position are a bachelor’s degree in public administration or a related field plus at least five years’ experience as a city/county manager - or an equivalent combination of education and experience. This is a full-time position with comparable pay and benefits assigned. The successful applicant will be subject to a background check and drug screening. Applications are available at the Burke County Commissioners Office, 602 Liberty Street, Waynesboro, GA from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Monday – Friday or at www.burkecounty-ga.gov. Application & resume may be submitted by mail to PO Box 89, Waynesboro, GA 30830 or in person or by email to chairman@burkecounty-ga.gov . EOE
JOB TITLE: County Manager
DEPARTMENT: Administration, Burke County
GENERAL PURPOSE:
This position is responsible for the day-to-day executive role, performing high-level administrative, technical, and professional work in directing and supervising the administration of Burke County government.
SUPERVISION RECEIVED:
Works under the policy guidance of the Burke County Board of Commissioners, reports to and employed by the Burke County Board of Commissioners.
The county manager shall serve at the pleasure of the board and shall receive such compensation and benefits as determined by the board. The board shall retain ultimate control over county operations, but the county manager is vested with executive authority subject to the board's oversight and authority.
Submit Resumes by March 15, 2026