COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR
Grays Harbor County - Montesano, WA

First Review: April 14, 2024
 

• Position Profile
• Position Assessment Report
• Job Description
• Benefits Summary
• Candidate Supplemental Questions

 

Grays Harbor County is seeking its first County Administrator for this coastal community of 77,000 residents located along the Pacific Ocean in the southwest corner of Washington's Olympic Peninsula. The region is known for its mild climate, enchanting forests, sandy beaches, and vibrant seaside communities.  

GRAYS HARBOR COUNTY 
Established in 1854, the County serves a population of 77,000 across 1,900 square miles with a 2024 budget of $46 million and a team of 500 FTEs. The government seat is Montesano (pop. 4,100) and home to the 1911 Grays Harbor County Courthouse. The Board of Commissioners is Grays Harbor County's legislative authority and is made up of three Commissioners elected to four-year terms. In 2024, the Board voted unanimously to create the position of County Administrator. 

THE COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR 
The County Administrator is a new position reporting directly to the Board of Commissioners, representing a significant change to both the Board and the organization. The County Administrator plans, organizes and coordinates the management of executive and administrative functions in coordination with and as assigned by the Board. This position provides organizational leadership and direction to department heads and is accountable for the efficient and effective performance of those departments, including establishing expected outcomes and results and evaluating those results. 

WHY APPLY
This is a rare and exciting opportunity to become the County’s first administrator and to manage and lead a strong team of appointed and elected department directors and staff that strive and desire for the County to be successful and provide quality service to its constituents. The community is tight knit, and the people here are proud to be Harborites. The Board of Commissioners are bright, energetic, supportive, and eager for change.  While they may occasionally have differing points of view, they are respectful of each other and staff and always place the best interests of the organization and community first.  There are opportunities to develop deep and meaningful relationships. 

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For questions on this position, please contact:

Bob Larson
GMP Consultants
Bob@gmphr.com
(425) 894-8097