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Evan L. Vass

Woodstock,VA

Summary

An experienced executive and counselor in training seeking a position in the helping field as a marriage, couple, and family therapist.

Overview

23
23
years of professional experience

Work History

County Administrator

County of Shenandoah
Woodstock, VA
01.2019 - Current
  • Serve as a point of contact and consultant to six (6) member elected Board of Supervisors on policy development and implementation as well as community concerns
  • Maintain an open door policy and provide management consultation to 14 county departments representing 350 full time employees
  • Collaborate with quasi state/local and nonprofit organizations in service delivery and leadership of the county
  • Act as a liaison with six (6) incorporated towns, staff and elected bodies in service delivery and joint planning efforts developing mutually agreeable vision for the County
  • Develop and manage the county’s annual $155 million dollar budget
  • Coordinate multi disciplinary teams on long-range county planning
  • Act as a spokesperson and director of emergency management during declared disasters

Assistant County Administrator

County of Shenandoah
Woodstock, VA
01.2014 - 01.2019
  • Provided administrative assistance to the County Administrator in the day-to-day administration of county services and policy implementation
  • Coordinated with 14 county departments and constitutional offices consisting of over 300 full time staff members in the provision of public services
  • Developed, implemented and lead internal and external communication efforts
  • Served as Public Information Officer, Procurement Officer and Chief Personnel Officer

Town Manager

Town of New Market
New Market, VA
01.2010 - 01.2014
  • Administered the daily operations of a full-service community; responsible to the mayor and six-member town council
  • Developed agenda packets for Town Council and council committees, coordinated staff reports and ensure the Town Council was well informed on issues, policies and procedures
  • Supervised the daily operations of all town departments including: planning/zoning, police, public works, utilities, finance, personnel and parks and recreation
  • Prepared, coordinated and administered the annual budget: $3.0 million including Capital Improvement Program
  • Advocated long term community development and planning projects
  • Submitted and administered grants including federally funded downtown enhancement grants, state revenue sharing projects
  • Provided management oversight of the design, financing and construction large capital projects

Assistant City Manager

City of Harrisonburg
Harrisonburg, VA
01.2008 - 01.2010
  • Provided administrative assistance to the City Manger, City Manager’s Office
  • Acted as City Manager in Manager’s absence
  • Worked as a liaison between City Manager and 14 various city departments, 750 full-time employees
  • Worked with a variety of governmental and civic organizations representing the City and City Manager
  • Assisted in the development and administration of City’s annual budget: $200 million

Administrative Assistant/interim Public Works Director

Town of Bridgewater
Bridgewater, VA
01.2002 - 01.2003
  • Provided assistance to the Director of Public Works and Public Works Department
  • Served as citizen contact for public works-related issues
  • Acted as an erosion and sediment control inspector
  • Developed grant proposals for town infrastructure projects
  • Developed emergency operations plan for the Town of Bridgewater
  • Served as interim director of public works

Education

Masters of Public Administration (MPA) -

James Madison University
01.2008

BS - Public Administration

James Madison University
01.2003

Masters of Arts - Counseling (candidate)

Messiah University

Affiliations

  • Virginia Local Government Managers Association (VLGMA)
  • International City Managers Association (ICMA)
  • 2022 John B. Noftsinger distinguished alumni award (James Madison University MPA)

Professionalreferences

  • Mr. Kurt D. Hodgen, Former City Manager, City of Harrisonburg, (540) 820-0531
  • Mr. William P. Johnson, Environmental Engineer, 273 Ridge Trail, Fincastle, VA, 24090, (540) 761-7894
  • Mr. Kyle D. O’Brien, Town Manager, Town of Broadway, P.O. Box 156, Broadway, VA, 22815, (540) 896-5152
  • Ms. Mary T. Price, Former County Administrator, Shenandoah County, (540) 335-8221
  • Mr. Reid Wodika, Deputy City Manager, City of Lynchburg, (434) 221-8039

Timeline

County Administrator

County of Shenandoah
01.2019 - Current

Assistant County Administrator

County of Shenandoah
01.2014 - 01.2019

Town Manager

Town of New Market
01.2010 - 01.2014

Assistant City Manager

City of Harrisonburg
01.2008 - 01.2010

Administrative Assistant/interim Public Works Director

Town of Bridgewater
01.2002 - 01.2003

Masters of Public Administration (MPA) -

James Madison University

BS - Public Administration

James Madison University

Masters of Arts - Counseling (candidate)

Messiah University

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