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ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR - OLMSTED COUNTY, MINN.: Olmsted County is seeking an Associate Director for Adult Services. This position manages and evaluates County social services for adults and will be responsible for the development of managed care demonstration projects. This individual will share provision of staff support to citizens' boards and committees. Requires a bachelor's degree with a major in the social sciences and six years of professionally responsible full-time experience in human services as well as managed care related activities. Experience required in managing programs, staff and working with citizen boards and committees. An advanced degree is preferred and may substitute for two years of experience. Salary range is $45,040-$71,946. Applications are required. Apply by June 20, 1997. GOVERNMENT CENTER, HUMAN RESOURCES DEPARTMENT, 151 4TH STREET SE, ROCHESTER, MN 55904-3710; (507) 285-8333. An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer, Providing a Smoke-Free Workplace.

CITY MANAGER - CITY OF MILTON, FLA.: (population 8,500). Salary Range $ 44,000.00-$ 48,000.00 . Mayor and eight member council elected at large. 10 million dollar budget; 120 employees; located in the Panhandle of Florida, fifteen miles East of Pensacola. City provides water, sewer and natural gas to incorporated and unincorporated areas. Position requires a Bachelors Degree in Public Administration or related field, prefer MPA; 5 years local government service in City or County providing similar services or equivalent management experience. Knowledge of Florida Statutes pertaining to growth management and regulation of Natural gas Utilities is highly desirable. The city is looking for an administrative leader with strong communication, organization and public relation skills. Send a letter of interest, resume and references to the City Clerk, P.O. Box 909, Milton, Florida, 32572, No later than July 1, 1997. Mark Envelopes: City Manager Applicant.

COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR/9700121 - JEFFERSON COUNTY, COLO.: The Jefferson County Board of County Commissioners (BCC) is seeking a qualified individual to serve as County Administrator. Under the supervision of the three member BCC, the Administrator is responsible for the administration and budget control of administrative departments under the BCC. With a population in excess of 500,000, Jefferson County encompasses the western suburbs of Denver and stretches into the foothills of the Rocky Mountains to include several mountain communities. Total adopted budget in 1997 is approximately $253,600,000 with 2300 FTEs. Requires a Masters of Public Administration or related field and 10 years of responsible related experience in local government or any equivalent combination. Competitive benefits and salary (minimum $83,057), depending on qualifications. Mail resume and letter including compensation history and salary requirement to the BCC Chairman, 100 Jefferson County Parkway, Golden, Colorado 80419 postmarked on or before June 30, 1997. If you have questions, call Human Resources at (303) 271-8400.

COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR - ST. JOHNS COUNTY, FLA.: (population 100,000) Located on the Atlantic Coast, south of Jacksonville, First Coast Area. Position available December 1, 1997. The County Administrator reports to a seven-member County Commission and is the Chief Administrative Officer of the County Government. There are approximately 550 County employees and the all funds annual budget is $160,000,000. Issues of concern are rapid growth, roads and drainage, utilities. Candidates should have at least a Bachelor's Degree in Public or Business Administration, five years of responsible administrative experience in City or County government or in the private sector dealing with growth management, public utilities, economic development, finance and budgeting. Salary range $66,000-$85,000. Additional information and application forms are available from the Personnel Department. The deadline for receiving applications is July 15, 1997. Letters of interest and resumes should be sent to: Personnel Director, St. Johns County Board of County Commissioners, P.O. Drawer 349, St. Augustine, FL 32085. St. Johns County is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

DEPUTY CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER. COMMUNITY SERVICES - SAN DIEGO COUNTY, CALIF.: (Population: 2,700,000) Salary open DOQ. Position is appointed by/reports to the CAO and oversees the departments of General Services, County Library System, Housing & Community Development, Registrar of Voters. Public Administrator & Animal Control. He/She will implement programs to transition the work force and operations to disciplines of the private sector (e.g., customer service, financial discipline, etc.). Prefer successful career in business/government with demonstrated measurable results; P&L responsibility; finance background in the private sector or general management responsibility in municipal government; and experience in organizational reform/change. Must understand zero-based budgeting, plus establishing and managing quantitative financial and qualitative performance goals. Send resumes by 6/23/97 to NORMAN ROBERTS & ASSOCIATES, INC. Attn: Norm Roberts, President or Alex McIntyre, Vice President, 1800 Century Park East, #430, Los Angeles, CA 90067-1507, FAX to (310) 552-1113, or e-mail to NRAssoc@aol.com. EEO/ADA. Qualified women, minorities & persons with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply.

DEPUTY COUNTY MANAGER - ALACHUA COUNTY, FLA.: SALARY RANGE $56,446 - $84,668. The standard hiring salary is generally the base of the range. The Alachua County Board of County Commissioners is currently recruiting for the Deputy County Manager. Minimum qualifications for the position are a Bachelor's degree with major course work in Public Administration, Business Administration, or related field and five years progressively responsible governmental administrative and supervisory experience; or any equivalent combination of related training and experience. Experience supervising/managing major departments or functional areas of a local government agency desirable. Please mail resume with cover letter to request an official application by July 3, 1997 to: Alachua County Personnel Office, Post Office Box 1467, Gainesville, Florida 32602. Resumes will be accepted after this date only if submission deadline is extended. Please direct inquiries regarding this position to the above listed telephone number. Applicants with disabilities will be accommodated in the application process. An affirmative action/equal opportunity employer. M/F/V/H. All offers of employment will be contingent upon successful completion of a pre-employment drug test.

DIRECTOR, JUVENILE DETENTION CENTER - LANCASTER COUNTY, PA.: The County of Lancaster, a southeastern PA County with a population of 450,000, is currently accepting applications for the position of Director for its juvenile detention facility. Under the direction of the County Administrator, the Director's duties may include, but are not limited to, formulation of staff and resident policies, procedures, programs and training; coordination of and communication with related social services and organizations; responsibility for budget preparation and adherence; ensuring appropriate supervision, security, safety, and housekeeping to provide a healthy environment while adhering to Department of Public Welfare regulations; and assisting in the development and implementation of plans for a new juvenile detention facility. Individuals with a Bachelors Degree (some Masters Degree training preferred) in social work, sociology, psychology, or criminal justice; or an equivalent combination of experience, training, and education in a related field are encouraged to apply. Salary range $29,557 - $49,254 with attractive benefits. Please forward resume with salary requirement and detailed work history to: J. Thomas Myers, Personnel Director, County of Lancaster, 50 N. Duke St., Lancaster, PA 17608; Fax: 717-293-7269. Deadline for submitting resume is August 15, 1997. The County of Lancaster is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

DIRECTOR OF COMMUNITY INITIATIVES - CITY OF SAN ANTONIO, TEXAS: Salary: $68,304 - $98,352/Annually depending upon experience, with an attractive benefits package. The City of San Antonio is seeking an experienced executive with strong leadership skills and professional competence to direct and oversee the Elderly and Disabled Services, Youth Services, Literacy Services, Children's Resources, Community Centers and Community Action Divisions of the Community Initiatives Department. The Director manages the development and implementation of a comprehensive human/social services program and is responsible for the development and administration of an annual budget of approximately $66 million dollars and a staff of 562 employees. The Director makes presentations to the City Manager, City Council and various community groups and provides support to various boards and commissions.

REQUIREMENTS: Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in Human/Social Services, Public Administration or a related field plus ten years of increasingly responsible experience in the area of Human/Social Services, including five years of managerial responsibility. PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: Master's Degree in Human/Social Services, Public Administration or related field. Send resume to: Mary Jo Vargas-McCabe, Human Resources Director, City of San Antonio, P. O. Box 839966, San Antonio, Texas 78283-3966. Fax No. (210) 207-4026. EOE. CLOSING DATE: 7/6/97. Applications are accepted Monday through Friday 7:45 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at the Human Resources Department, 111 Plaza De Armas. The city of San Antonio is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

DIRECTOR OF HUMAN SERVICES - CITY OF ALEXANDRIA, VA.: (pop. 117,300). Alexandria is one of the nation's premier cities winning numerous national awards and is respected for the quality of its programs and services. The Director plans, directs and administers all functions of the City's Human Services Department, including public assistance, social and community service programs, services for the aging and for youth, employment training and related services, and the City's Community Action Program. Responsible for supervising a staff of 200 with an annual budget of $25 million. The Department is currently implementing an innovative welfare reform program. The preferred candidate will have a Master's in Social Work or Public Administration, excellent communication and interpersonal skills, and at least three years of successful management of a large, multi-faceted human services organization, preferably at the state or local level. Salary range is $68,258-$110,926 (DOQ) with an excellent benefits package. Although this position is opened until filled, applicants should submit a resume by July 10, 1997, along with five work-related references and current salary information to Mike Casey, David M. Griffith & Associates, Ltd., 630 Dundee Road, Suite 20, Northbrook, IL 60062 (847) 564-9270 Fax (847) 564-9136, e-mail mcasey@dmgriffith.com.

DIRECTOR OF LABOR RELATIONS AND COLLECTIVE BARGAINING - WASHINGTON, D.C.: The District of Columbia government is the most challenging and visible of public administrations, encompassing all state, county and municipal functions for 555,000 citizens. As part of a watershed transformation in that government now underway, led by the city Administrator and Financial Control Board, the District seeks a new director of Labor Relations and Collective Bargaining. Advanced degree in labor law and/or human resource management preferred. Minimum 10 years experience required, preferable combining government and private sector labor relations and bargaining experience at a similar level. Extensive knowledge of labor relations principles and regulations, legal precedent, benchmark contract provisions, management theory, and personnel administration in the service of change management desired. Specific experience in strategy setting, analysis and negotiation of labor contracts a must. A deep understanding of the District's budget process will be necessary. An Executive Service position, the anticipated salary range is $88,000 - $100,000. DC residency required. Confidential inquiries, referrals, and resumes with cover letter may be addressed to: Ned Rightor, Bennett Associates, 334 Boylston Street, Suite 500, Boston, MA 02116; Tel: 617/262-5630; Fax: 617/449-3112. The District of Columbia is an AA/EEO employer.

DIRECTOR OF RISK MANAGEMENT - BROWARD COUNTY, FLA.: Salary Range - $55,318 - $88,509. Broward County Florida - one of America's largest and most diverse counties - is seeking exceptionally qualified candidates for a management position exempt from Civil Service. The Director of Risk Management is responsible for the leadership of a division of 38 staff members in the management of a self-insured and self-administered program which includes liability, workers' compensation and safety and occupational health, as well as the oversight of a fully funded $65.3 million dollar self-insured Risk Management fund. In addition, the Division has an active occupational safety and health program affecting the county's 7,000 staff members. The Director is also responsible for overseeing the commercially purchased insurance for Broward County. The successful candidate should have a minimum of five years of executive experience in the management of the functions described above, preferably in the public sector and will also have at least an undergraduate degree, if not a graduate degree, in a relevant field from an accredited four-year college or university. The new Director will be appointed by and will report to the Director of Finance & Administrative Services. Send resume and salary history to: Phil Rosenberg, Director, Broward County Division of Human Resources, Governmental Center - Room 508, 115 S. Andrews Avenue, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301. Resumes will be accepted until 5:00 P.M. on Friday, July 18, 1997. Resumes are subject to public disclosure in accordance with Florida's Public Records Act. Broward County has a strong commitment to Affirmative Action and invites qualified women, minority, disabled, and military veteran professionals to apply.

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, LAC+USC MEDICAL CENTER - LOS ANGELES COUNTY, CALIF.: Annual Salary Range $86,423-$129,635. B.S. Degree -AND- 7 years progressively responsible management experience, 5 years of which must have been at the level of CEO or COO of a large hospital or medical center. A Master's degree in administration or closely related field will be substituted for 2 years of the general management experience. Resumes and Applications should be delivered or mailed to: Mr. Shigeki Kikkawa, Department of Health Services, 313 N. Figueroa Street, Room 904, Los Angeles, Calif. 90012. Resumes and applications should be received at the above address no later than 5:00 p.m., Monday June 30, 1997.

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, PEACE RIVER/MANASOTA REGIONAL WATER SUPPLY AUTHORITY - SARASOTA COUNTY, FLA.: This position serves as the chief executive officer of the Authority appointed by and serving at the pleasure of the Board of Directors. Major responsibilities include provision of leadership in all areas of science, technology and administration pursuant to Chapters 373.1962 and 163.01, Florida Statutes, and as guided by the Board of Directors; ensuring that all Board directives are followed; development, implementation and supervision of all administrative processes relating to Authority functions; interpretation, direction and enforcement of all policies established by the Board; design and implementation of all operating structures within the organization and modification of Authority goals and objectives as dictated by changing environmental, legal, economic and operating conditions. The successful candidate will have substantial experience in executive level administration, management of comparable organizations, contracts administration, water resource regulation, project planning, finance and budget processes. Minimum Qualifications: BA in business or public administration, engineering, environmental science or a related discipline and five years of administrative experience in a utility system, department, agency or firm. A non-related degree may be accompanied by ten years of experience in water resources management or public water supply. The salary range for this position is $66,250 - $112,805. Resumes must be received by 5:00 PM on 6/30/97 and may be directed to Gary Alan Vorbeck, c/o Sarasota County Personnel Department, 1660 Ringling, Sarasota, FL 34240. Successful candidates for employment will be required to consent to and pass a pre-employment substance screening. EOE/AA/ADA.

PROGRAM DIRECTOR, AIDS PROGRAM, HEALTH SERVICES - LOS ANGELES COUNTY, CALIF.: Annual Salary Range $64,714 - $97,070. This individual will direct the planning, organization, implementation, administration and evaluation of AIDS Programs for Los Angeles County. Minimum Requirements. Graduation from an accredited college -AND- three years' experience in a responsible capacity managing or assisting in managing a health program in a metropolitan setting, or managing a highly specialized staff operation, including experience in program development, program planning and program budgeting. A Master's degree from an accredited college in behavioral sciences, social science, public administration, or health services administration may be substituted for one year of the required experience.

DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS: Familiarity with AIDS, AIDS related issues and programs, and epidemiologic studies. Experience in or knowledge of techniques of organizational analysis required to identify and consolidate functions and to assess systems and personnel resources required to carry out such functions. Experience in maintaining liaison with local, state, and federal legislative bodies. Demonstrated ability in public and community relations including effectiveness with community groups and community based organizations in the planning, development and implementation of AIDS programs. Excellent oral and written communication skills. Resumes and Applications should be delivered or mailed to: Mr. Shigeki Kikkawa, Department of Health Services, 313 N. Figueroa Street, Room 904, Los Angeles, Calif. 90012. Resumes and applications should be received at the above address no later than 5:00 p.m., Monday June 30, 1997.

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