Executive Leadership Opportunity Assistant County Administrator, Tarrant County, TX

Are you a results-driven public sector leader ready to join a high-impact executive team in one of Americas most dynamic counties

StarHire has been exclusively retained by Tarrant County Texas to find its next Assistant County Administrator. This is a premier opportunity to join a collaborative administrative team reporting directly to the County Administrator. Working alongside the Chief of Staff and another Assistant County Administrator (ACA) you will lead key county departments and drive critical modernization initiatives.

We are seeking an autonomous self-sufficient doer with exceptional executive presence. The ideal candidate thrives on managing diverse priorities and has a proven track record of leading multiple departments within a complex county or city government. This role is a launchpad designed for a leader who is being groomed for a future County Administrator position.

The Challenge & Opportunity

Your central mission will be to calmly and efficiently manage a wide array of priorities while helping to professionalize and modernize county systems. You will be a key agent of change guiding dedicated county employees through digital transformations and process improvements helping them overcome the fear of the new and move beyond entrenched old ways. This is a chance to leave a lasting mark on the operational effectiveness of a major U.S. county.

Your Mission & Impact

As a key member of the executive team you will be empowered to:

• Lead Key County Departments: Assume direct leadership over an initial portfolio including the Law Library Archives Community Development and Housing. You will spearhead their operational and digital evolution including critical cybersecurity enhancements.
• Drive Strategic County-Wide Projects: Take ownership of complex projects off the plates of the County Administrator and other ACAs seeing them through from conception to completion with minimal oversight.
• Ensure Operational & Fiscal Excellence: Provide decisive leadership and oversight for your assigned departments guiding their budget processes and ensuring all operations are efficient effective and fiscally responsible.
• Act as a Collaborative Partner: Function as an interdependent team player with your ACA peers proactively identifying colleagues who need support and stepping in to ensure the entire administrative team succeeds.
• Demonstrate Executive Readiness: Cultivate the executive presence and deep operational knowledge required to support county leadership at the highest level demonstrating the capability to lead a major county.

Qualifications :

The Ideal Candidate Profile

We are looking for a specific blend of experience and leadership attributes.

Core Experience (Must-Haves)

• A minimum of seven (7) years of progressive management experience within county or city government.
• Direct leadership experience over multiple distinct departments simultaneously. (Candidates with experience leading only a single department will not be considered).
• A Bachelors degree in Public Administration Business or a related field is required. A Masters degree is highly preferred.
• A background as a current Assistant County Administrator in a smaller county or a City Manager/Assistant City Manager in a major metro area is ideal.

Leadership Attributes

• Unflappable Composure & Confidence: You project stability and execute your duties with a calm no-drama no-chaos approach.
• Autonomous & Self-Sufficient: You are a Type-A achiever who can take a task and run with it requiring minimal supervision to achieve outstanding results.
• A Proactive Team Player: You possess the awareness to see where your colleagues are struggling and have the instinct to step in and help without being asked.
• Exceptional Executive Communication: You communicate with clarity precision and diplomacy to all stakeholders from elected officials to county staff.

Additional Information :

Why Tarrant County

Unmatched Mentorship: The County Administrator Chandler Merritt is deeply invested in his teams success and is actively preparing his leaders to take the helm of a major county whether in Fort Worth or elsewhere.
A Stable Values-Driven Environment: Join an organization guided by a County Judge and Commissioners Court who prioritize family faith and conservative principles creating a stable and predictable leadership landscape.
Live and Work in a Thriving Region: Tarrant County is at the heart of the Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex a region known for its vibrant culture economic growth and high quality of life. Relocation assistance may be available for an exceptional candidate.

The Details:
Position Title: Assistant County Administrator
Location: Fort Worth Texas
Salary Range: $125334 - $150402 Annually
Reports To: County Administrator

For immediate consideration email cover letter and resume to .

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time