The Escambia County Board of Commissioners has narrowed  down its administrator search to  seven candidates.
Here they are: (in no particular order)
—Oliver, Charles (Randy)
—Lewis, Gregory
—Stevens, Steve
—Carlton, Melinda
—Griffin, Kenneth
—Peterson, Rebecca
—Inkel, Maurice
Here is the position ad the county ran in February:
County Administrator. Salary: $120,065 – $145K + excellent comprehensive benefits, automobile allowance, & reasonable relocation expenses. ICMA (CM) recognized in 1979. 5-member board of commissioners; county’s legislative & policymaking powers are vested in board. Located in northwestern Florida & covers 661 square miles. Growing, full-service county offers exceptional quality of life amenities at an attractive cost-of-living. Position is at the will of the board & under a 1-year contract with provisions for renewal. Require bachelor’s degree in public/business administration/closely related field & at least 7 years responsible executive-level (director, president, vice president, local government administration at the level of bureau chief, department head, assistant city/county administrator or city/county administrator/manager) experience in public (government) or private sector management with at least 3 years overseeing an organization of similar size.