Amador County – Chuck Iley officially became the new County Administrative Officer for Amador County on Monday and subsequently participated in the Board of Supervisors meeting on Tuesday.

Iley most recently served as the director of Developmental Services in Clay County, Florida, a community of 185,000 residents.  

The Board of Supervisors said in a release Wednesday that “his responsibilities included managing the operations of the Developmental Services department as well as the development of all Capital Improvement Plan projects, including three bond-funded road widening projects totaling approximately $85 million.”

Iley is also an engineer and an AICP, APA certified planner with a master’s degree in business administration from the University of North Florida and a bachelor’s degree in civil engineering from the University of Miami. He is a registered professional engineer in California and once for Caltrans, overseeing highway and bridge projects.  

According to Board of Supervisors Chairman Brain Oneto, Iley had worked in Clay County for over nine years and “all his references there speak very highly of him.”

Iley’s starting salary was advertised at $132,165, but according to Kristin Bengyel, interim CAO and acting director of Health Services, he will start at $118,949 due to current work week cutbacks agreed upon with union negotiators.

“All input considered, Chuck seems to be a very level-headed, confident individual and I look forward to working with him,” said Supervisor John Plasse shortly after the hiring process concluded.  

In response to the Board’s decision, Iley stated, “I am honored that the Board of Supervisors has placed their confidence in me to assist them in continuing to tackle the important and difficult issues that face the County. I look forward to working with the Board and the staff as we identify ways to continue to improve our service to our residents and address the challenges that lie before us.”