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Lincoln County, OR

County Administrator

Newport, OR · On-site

$165K - $221K/yr

County Administration Opening Date: 10/06/2025 Position Summary APPLY FOR COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR THIS RECRUITMENT IS BEING RUN THROUGH PROTHMAN, PLEASE CLICK THE LINK ABOVE TO APPLY *Only those ...

Sawyer County; WI

County Administrator

Hayward, WI

Sawyer County is seeking an experienced, visionary leader to serve as its next County Administrator. This is an outstanding opportunity to lead a full-service county government committed to excellent ...

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County of Siskiyou

County Administrator

Yreka, CA · On-site

$254K/yr

Description The County of Siskiyou is an Affirmative Action / Equal Opportunity Employer We welcome applicants of any race, religion, or ancestry. This will be ran as a continuous recruitment until ...

Lincoln County

County Administrator

Newport, OR

$165K - $221K/yr

Position Summary APPLY FOR COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR THIS RECRUITMENT IS BEING RUN THROUGH PROTHMAN, PLEASE CLICK THE LINK ABOVE TO APPLY *Only those applications received through Prothman will be ...

Allegany County

Assistant County Attorney

Belmont, NY · On-site

$70K - $100K/yr

ASSISTANT COUNTY ATTORNEY Distinguishing Features of the Class : The Assistant County Attorney is a full-time position, appointed by the Allegany County Attorney, to provide assistance as the Chief ...

Allegany County

Assistant County Attorney

Belmont, NY · On-site

$70K - $100K/yr

ASSISTANT COUNTY ATTORNEY Distinguishing Features of the Class : The Assistant County Attorney is a full-time position, appointed by the Allegany County Attorney, to provide assistance as the Chief ...

Rice County

Assistant County Attorney

Faribault, MN

$46.76 - $65.47/hr

FIRST REVIEW OF APPLICATIONS AUGUST 18TH The Assistant County Attorney performs prompt and responsible professional legal work for criminal and civil type cases, including case analysis, legal ...

Washington County

WI · On-site

$77.91 - $95.23/hr

County Paid Employee Assistance Plan * County Paid Life Insurance * County Paid Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance * County Paid Short Term Disability Insurance * County Paid Long Term ...

Manatee County, FL

Assistant County Attorney

Bradenton, FL · On-site

$85K - $195K/yr

County Attorney Opening Date: 06/18/2026 Closing Date: Continuous General Information Work Location: 1112 Manatee Avenue West, Bradenton, Florida 34205 Work Hours: Monday - Friday, 8:00 am - 5:00 pm ...

Ulster County

Assistant County Attorney

Kingston, NY · On-site

$105K/yr

ASSISTANT COUNTY ATTORNEY LOCATION: ULSTER COUNTY ATTORNEY'S OFFICE KINGSTON, ULSTER COUNTY, NEW YORK QUALIFICATIONS: Juris Doctorate degree from an accredited law school. Must be admitted to ...

York County, SC

Assistant County Attorney

York, SC · On-site

$76K/yr

County Attorney Division: County Attorney Opening Date: 04/06/2026 Closing Date: Continuous FLSA: Exempt About us York County is located in the Piedmont region, between the Broad River and the ...

Seward County, KS

Assistant County Attorney

Liberal, KS · On-site

$66K - $91K/yr

The Assistant County Attorney will support the County Attorney in providing legal advice and representation to the county government. This role involves conducting legal research, preparing legal ...

County of Volusia

Assistant County Attorney

Deland, FL · On-site

$83K - $159K/yr

Major Functions The Volusia County Attorney's office is seeking applicants for one full-time position of Assistant County Attorney as part of our litigation team. This position will be responsible ...

Gaston County, NC

Assistant County Attorney

Gastonia, NC · On-site

$52.69 - $62.57/hr

COUNTY ATTORNEY Opening Date: 08/17/2026 Closing Date: 10/30/2026 11:59 PM Eastern FLSA: Exempt Joining the team at Gaston County Government means being part of a community that is dedicated to ...

Dallas County

Assistant County Attorney I

Adel, IA

$81K - $89K/yr

May be designated an Assistant County Attorney II and placed in salary grade 22 or an Assistant County Attorney III and placed in salary grade 23, if the employee has met the minimum years of ...

Cass County, MN

Assistant County Attorney

Walker, MN · On-site

$53.79 - $71.38/hr

To assist the County Attorney in the preparation and presentation of cases in District Court for civil or criminal prosecution, and to act in a legal advisory capacity to various County officials as ...

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County Administrator

Lincoln County, OR

Newport, OR • On-site

$165K - $221K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

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Job description

Salary: $165,149.00 - $221,945.00 Annually
Location : Lincoln County, OR
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number: 25-33 (618)
Department: County Administration
Opening Date: 10/06/2025
Position Summary
APPLY FOR COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR
THIS RECRUITMENT IS BEING RUN THROUGH PROTHMAN, PLEASE CLICK THE LINK ABOVE TO APPLY
*Only those applications received through Prothman will be reviewed*
APPLY BY SUNDAY AUGUST 30, 2026
Open Until Filled
$165,149.00 - $221,945.00 Annually DOQ
Plus Benefits
APPLY FOR COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR
Lincoln County offers a comprehensive benefits package including Paid Time Off (PTO), medical, dental, vision, life and long-term disability insurance. Retirement benefits and a Post Employment Health Plan (PEHP) benefit are also available to Directors. The County's current retirement contribution rate to the 401K retirement plan is 11%, with $100 per month being contributed to the PEHP.
For a more detailed overview of our Director's benefit package, please see (add URL here).
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What have you learned about Lincoln County that makes you interested in this position, and why is now a good time in your career to consider this position?
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To execute the County's goals, the County works closely with various local and regional governmental agencies. The County Administrator will play a leading role in assuring that these relationships are maintained and strengthened. What experience do you have with building and successfully maintaining such relationships.
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While enhancing County services is a great priority for the County, the County Administrator must take into consideration the associated costs and maintain a balanced budget, while providing the best services possible. Please give a brief overview of your experience with developing and maintaining a balanced budget while working to provide the best services possible.
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