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General Description:

The University of TN's County Technical Assistance Service (CTAS) will be hiring a County Government Consultant to serve in CTAS's Region 4 (see https://www.ctas.tennessee.edu/service-area-maps). The position of County Government Consultant functions to provide technical and consultative assistance to all county officials (elected and appointed) in their assigned geographic area of the state. This position provides direct customer assistance through field services to counties of the state regarding multifaceted problems in all matters pertaining to county government.

Management may also assign the County Government Consultant to perform special project and research work. The County Government Consultant often assists other consultants in the execution of projects.

This position must be a generalist yet possess the following skills to use on a daily basis to meet the needs of his/her clientele: Managerial, Analytical, Financial, and Interpersonal.

The County Government Consultant is usually the first person contacted by the county official to discuss a problem and find a solution. The County Government Consultant must be able to analyze the particular problem, recommend a solution, and then assist the county official(s) with the implementation of the solution.