Bedford County, Virginia
Robert Hiss is a seasoned public administration professional with extensive experience in county management. Currently serving as County Administrator for Bedford County since February 2019, Robert previously held the position of Assistant Manager at Athens-Clarke County Unified Government from June 2014 to February 2019 and served as Assistant County Administrator in Pulaski County, Virginia, from March 2007 to May 2014. Robert Hiss holds a Master's of Public Administration in Urban Studies/Affairs from American University, obtained between 1996 and 1998, and a Bachelor's degree in Business Administration and Management from Lenoir-Rhyne University, earned from 1992 to 1996.
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Bedford County, Virginia
Established in 1754, Bedford County is the currently the fifth largest county by land area in the Commonwealth of Virginia, with a population of more than 80,000. The county has seen a 25 percent increase in population since 2000, according to census data. Bedford County is located centrally to the cities of Lynchburg (to the east) and Roanoke (to the west). While agriculture continues to be a powerhouse in the county's economy, the tourism and retail industries are flourishing as well, anchored by residential growth and scenic destinations such as the Peaks of Otter and Smith Mountain Lake. ----- Bedford County provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, physical or mental disability, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions (including lactation), or any other basis prohibited by Federal or State law.” This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruitment, hiring, placement, promotion, discipline, termination, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.