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Job Description
MGT is pleased to partner with the Augusta-Richmond County Consolidated Government in search of a Deputy Administrator who assists the Administrator in overseeing the day-to-day operations of the county government. This key executive position provides leadership to multiple departments, ensures alignment with county policies and strategic goals, and acts as a liaison between the Administrator, department heads, elected officials, and the community. This position is appointed by and serves at the pleasure of the Commission and reports directly to the County Administrator.
Augusta-Richmond County has an approved FY2025 total budget of $1.3 billion and 2,800 full-time equivalent (FTE) positions across all funds. The Deputy Administrator will oversee at least 8 department head positions.
The Position
- Department Oversight – Supervise assigned departments, evaluate performance, and facilitate communication with the County Administrator.
- Policy & Governance – Attend Board meetings, interpret and help develop policies and ordinances.
- Committee Leadership – Chair or participate in interdepartmental groups; resolve conflicts.
- Stakeholder Engagement – Liaise with Mayor, Commissioners, agencies, and community groups.
- Strategic Planning – Support innovation, process improvement, and major projects.
- Budget Management – Review and manage departmental budgets; assist in annual budget preparation.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in public administration, public policy, business, or related field is required. Master’s degree is preferred.
- Minimum of 7 years in progressively more responsible positions in local government
- At least 3 years in a direct management role.
- Experience in:
- budgeting, personnel management, strategic planning, and interdepartmental coordination and
- local government operations, legislative processes, and public policy implementation.
- Valid Georgia driver’s license or license from another state for transfer within 30 days of hire.
- Willingness to work irregular hours, including evenings and weekends.
- Ability to handle confidential and politically sensitive information with discretion.
Preferred Certifications
ICMA Credentialed Manager (ICMA-CM)
Certified City Manager (CCM)
Certified Public Manager (CPM)
The Community
Nestled along the Savannah River, Augusta is a vibrant city that blends historic charm with forward-looking innovation. With a population exceeding 200,000, it stands as the cultural and economic heart of Georgia. The city plays a pivotal role in national security and healthcare, anchored by major institutions such as Fort Eisenhower and Augusta University Health System.
Affordability is one of Augusta’s most attractive qualities. The cost of living is approximately 16% below the national average, with housing prices and rental rates far more accessible than in many major U.S. cities. Coupled with a robust job market in healthcare, manufacturing, and cybersecurity, residents enjoy a high quality of life without the financial pressures typical of larger metropolitan areas.
Augusta’s climate and location further enhances its appeal. Mild winters and warm, sunny summers promote an active, outdoor lifestyle. Its strategic position - just a few hours from Atlanta, the mountains, and the coast - makes weekend getaways both easy and enjoyable. With manageable traffic and a relaxed pace of life, Augusta offers the comforts of a small town alongside the amenities of a larger urban center.
Other Important Information
- Hiring range for the position will be determined by Commission based on qualifications.
- The consolidated government is in the process of conducting a compensation study during 2025.
- Relocation assistance may be considered for the successful candidate.
- The deadline for applications is Monday, September 15, 2025.
- To apply, please go to: GovHRjobs.com and submit a cover letter, resume, responses to supplemental questions and contact information for five professional references
- For questions, please contact Joan Walko, MGT Senior Consultant at (410) 499-9586
- The city offers a highly competitive benefits package including eligibility in the GMEBS Plan, a 401(a) Defined Benefit pension. For details of all benefits, go to: 2025 Benefits Summary. (Rates for FY2026 will not be available until later in the year.)
The Augusta-Richmond County Consolidated Government is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Drug Free Workplace.
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ABOUT THE COMPANY
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MGT
Show moreHeidi Voorhees and Joellen Earl have extensive experience in local government consulting and in local government administration. This experience along with an understanding of the changing needs of local government led them to form GovHR USA, a comprehensive consulting firm that provides executive recruitment, interim and contract staffing, management and human resources consulting and professional development to clients.
Ms. Voorhees has led more than 150 recruitments for local government and not for profit entities across the country and takes pride in facilitating a tailored, thorough process that gives elected and appointed officials the tools they need to make critical human resource decisions. In addition, her firm, Voorhees Associates (2009 – 2013) provided management consulting in compensation, performance evaluation, public safety and organizational audits to more than 53 clients in 6 states.
In addition to her 13 years of executive recruitment and management consulting experience, she has 19 years of local government leadership and management service, with the Villages of Wilmette and Schaumburg, Illinois, and the City of Kansas City, Missouri. From 1990 to 2001, Ms. Voorhees served as the Village Manager for Wilmette, Illinois, one of Chicagoland’s notable residential suburbs located on the shore of Lake Michigan. During her tenure, Ms. Voorhees focused on delivering high quality services, streamlining administrative and management functions and team building throughout the organization that employed 200 individuals. Under her leadership, the organization developed a collaborative budget process, formalized its long range capital improvement program, and developed budget and financial policies that led to the achievement of a AAA bond rating for the community.
Since leaving the Village of Wilmette in 2001, Ms. Voorhees has been an Adjunct Instructor for the Center for Public Safety located on the campus of Northwestern University. She has instructed law enforcement executives in the Executive Management Program on management, community relations, and organizational culture. Ms. Voorhees has also been an Instructor for the Northwestern University Master’s Degree Program in Public Policy and Administration.
Ms. Voorhees holds a Master’s Degree in Public Affairs from the School of Public and Environmental Affairs at Indiana University. She also has a Bachelor of Science degree in Political Science from Illinois State University.
Ms. Earl has 24 years in local government administration and in 2011 co-founded GovTempsUSA with Ms. Voorhees. GovTempsUSA has served more than 70 local governments in six states by providing interim and contract staffing solutions to communities in need of immediate and long term assistance. In addition, Ms. Earl leads the human resources consulting practice for the firm which specialized in classification and compensation studies, staffing analysis and human resources audits and assessments and virtual human resources assistance for participating local governments and other public sector clients.
Ms. Earl has worked in local government executive positions in three states: Massachusetts, North Carolina and Illinois; and in six jurisdictions, with populations ranging from 15,000 to 150,000: Holden, Northborough, Yarmouth and Barnstable, Massachusetts; Catawba County, North Carolina; and Evanston, Illinois. She has held positions from Human Resources Director and Administrative Services Director to Assistant Town Manager and Assistant County Manager. Ms. Earl has worked in forms of government ranging from Open Town Meeting to Council-Manager and has supervised all municipal and county departments ranging from Public Safety and Public Works to Mental Health and Social Services.
Ms. Earl brings strategic focus to management and has the proven ability to start with a conceptual idea, identify stakeholders, develop a scope of work, supervise the agreed upon process, and deliver desired outcomes. Specific examples include:
Cape Club Property Acquisition and Creation of Pilot House II
Barnstable, MA
Unified Development Ordinance and Mental Health Agency Merger
Catawba County, NC
Community Budget Process
Evanston, IL
In addition, she is adept at assessing service delivery, identifying efficiencies and areas of opportunities and implementing recommendations. In Evanston, she developed a new department of Administrative Services and improved operations in all areas: Finance, Human Resources, Information Technology and Parking Operations, with a 30% reduction in staff.
Ms. Earl holds an undergraduate degree in Economics from Worcester State College in Worcester and a Master of Public Administration degree from Northeastern University in Boston, MA. She is a proponent of continuing education and continuous learning. She attended the Senior Executive Institute, Leading, Educating and Developing (LEAD) Program, at the University of Virginia’s Weldon Cooper Center for Public Service in 2008.
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