 National Association of Counties * Washington, DC / Vol. 30, No. 14 * July 20, 1998 
DEPUTY COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR FOR LAND RECORDS - BLUE EARTH COUNTY, MINN.: (pop. 54,000), seeks experienced public management professional to serve as deputy county administrator for Land Records. Located 80 miles southwest of the Twin Cities, the county serves as a regional center for south central Minnesota, has a strong and diverse industrial and commercial base, and offers many recreational opportunities, including more miles of river corridor than any county in Minnesota. The County has 350 employees, $50 million annual budget, and a strong, progressive organization. Appointed by and under the supervision of the County Administrator, the successful candidate will have direct line responsibility for supervision of all County land records departments, including the property tax system; recording of all land documents; property tax assessing; mapping; and county ditches. The ideal candidate will have extensive knowledge of organizational and administrative principles and techniques; extensive knowledge of the scope and responsibility of specific land records departments and delivery systems; extensive knowledge and skill in public relations; considerable knowledge of management practices as related to property tax systems, recording of land record documents, imaging of documents, GIS mapping systems, and county ditch systems. Starting salary $63,211. Interested person should call (507) 389-8390 or write Blue Earth County Personnel Department, P.O. Box 3526, Mankato, Minnesota, 56002-3526, to request a Blue Earth County application form. Applications and resumes will be accepted by the Personnel Department if postmarked by Monday, August 31, 1998. Identity of persons selected for interview subject to public disclosure.
DIRECTOR, AGRICULTURAL PRESERVE BOARD - 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, Agricultural Preserve Board. This position directs and administers the work of the Agricultural Preserve Board including operating budget and agricultural land preservation fund. Duties may include, but are not limited to, recommending legislation and policy to facilitate and advance the conservation easement program, coordination of agricultural land preservation activities with County Planning Commission and local governments, managing easement purchase funds and compilation of easement applications, representing the Preserve Board and the County Commissioners in public and in the media, and supervision of staff support to the Board. Individuals with a degree (preferably advanced) in planning, resource management, agriculture, public administration or law, with five years related administrative and supervisory experience are encouraged to apply. Salary range: $35,526 $57,678. Send resume, including salary history and references to J. Thomas Myers, Personnel Director, County of Lancaster, 50 N. Duke St., Lancaster, PA 17603. FAX: 717 293-7269. Applicant deadline: September 25, 1998. The County of Lancaster is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
DIRECTOR OF HUMAN RESOURCES/ PERSONNEL DIRECTOR - SEDGWICK COUNTY, KAN.: Sedgwick County Kansas (2,300 FTEs), one of the finest places to call home, is seeking an innovative human resource manger to energize and lead the County's HR function into the next century. Sr. management position reporting directly to the County Manager. Major challenges include: revitalizing the county's HR management function, staffing a new state-of the-art Adult Detention Facility (150 new positions), and opportunities for partnerships with other units and jurisdictions of government. Bachelor's Degree in HRM, Public Admin, Business Admin, or related plus extensive Human Resource Management experience (public sector preferred) required. Salary range 56K 80K plus full-flex benefits. To apply submit cover letter and resume before September 4, 1998 to: HR Director Selection
DIRECTOR, TAX LISTING AND ASSESSMENT - GASTON COUNTY, N.C.: Requires Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration or related field and minimum of 6 years experience in the appraisal of residential, commercial, and/or industrial properties, with at least 2 of the 6 years being in a supervisory capacity. An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered. Pay Range: $56,304$87,291 (Exempt position). For application/information, contact the Gaston County Department of Human Resources, 212 W. Main St. (P.O. Box 1578), Gastonia, NC 28053-1578. (704) 866-3118. Position open until filled.
MANAGER OF INFORMATION SERVICES - COLLETON COUNTY, S.C.: Colleton County, South Carolina is accepting applications for the position of Manager of Information Services. IBM AS/400 experience is required. Must have application design, native AS/400 environment, S/36 environment, RPG/400 program development, PC Support/400 and application design experience. Experience in county government, fund accounting, and taxing applications is a plus. Salary is negotiable based on job experience. Send resumes and references by July 29, 1998 to: Job Service/Employment Security Commission, 101 Mable T. Willis Blvd., P.O. Drawer 530, Walterboro, SC 29488. Colleton County is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
MENTAL HEALTH DIRECTOR - CLACKAMAS COUNTY, ORE.: Clackamas County is recruiting for an individual with excellent management experience and vision to provide leadership to the Mental Health Division within the Department of Human Services. This division has 175 employees and an annual budget of $28 million. Services include treatment of chronic and acute mental and emotional disorders, alcohol and drug abuse, gerontological and adolescent problems and developmental disabilities. The Director will direct the agency including hiring and managing division mangers, providing clinical and administrative direction to staff members, implement policies, oversee budgets, supervise contracts with other agencies and participate in regional, state and national organizations. Competitive candidates will be a proven manager in the mental health field with experience and knowledge of both traditional mental health programs as well as managed care. Knowledge of functional integration with physical health and other human service providers is of particular interest. Base salary $59,016$79,673 Annually plus 6.27% Deferred Comp and County paid retirement and other excellent benefits. COUNTY EMPLOYMENT APPLICATION REQUIRED. Application materials available at Clackamas County Personnel, 900 Main Street, Oregon City, OR 97045. Call (503) 655-8459 to request an application packet or by e-mail: karen@co.clackamas.or.us. Closing date, Monday, August 17, 1998, 5:00 PM. EEO Employer.
CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER, CLARK COUNTY, VANCOUVER, WASHINGTON. Clark County recently named one of the most livable places in the United States offers a challenging opportunity for a seasoned leader. Clark County is also one of the fastest growing counties in Washington. From just 238,053 citizens in 1990, the County has grown to a population of approximately 316,800. It faces challenges common to local governments across the country, accelerated and accentuated by rapid economic growth. GEOGRAPHY Clark County, headquartered in Vancouver (population 127,000), is located minutes north of Portland, Oregon. It has easy access to the Columbia Gorge, Cascade Mountains, and Washington and Oregon Coasts. The region offers abundant urban and cultural amenities and abundant natural and recreational opportunities. ECONOMY The County offers excellent livability and a relatively low cost of living. The County has successfully added a number of new technology driven organizations to its economic base. Economic development and the creation of family-wage jobs continues to be a priority. It is a wonderful place to live with good schools and a pastoral environment. There is no state income tax! POSITION Clark County is a well managed county with a three member, full time Board of Commissioners as its governing body. Recent changes in leadership present a wonderful opportunity to continue and build on a solid foundation. The new Board is committed to meeting the growing needs for the county, providing a stable funding base, and planning the future role of the County in this fast growing community for the 21st century. The new administrator will play a significant leadership role as the County develops plans and the board sets policy for future growth. As part of that process, they seek a leader with strong mangement skills and a clear vision of public administration in the 21st century. The Chief Administrative Officer manages 610 employees organized in eight functional areas: Community Development, Public Works, Community Services and Corrections, Budget, Human Resources, General Services, Information Technology and the Communications Resource. The CAO supports the administrative process for 6 Elected Officials including the Sheriff, District Court Judges, County Treasurer, etc. QUALIFICATIONS A Bachelors degree (MA/MS preferred) in public administration or a related field is required. You must be a seaoned leader with successful experience in professional, managerial and executive level positions with a substantial emphasis in public management. Compensation up to $120,000, depending on qualifications. For further information, please contact Linda Kozlowski, Murphy, Symonds & Stowell Search, 1001 SW Fifth Avenue, Suite 1100-cc, Portland, Oregon 97204, Fax: (503)244-3482, E-mail: lksearch@aol.com.
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COUNTY ENGINEER -
MILLS COUNTY, IOWA: Mills County, Iowa is seeking qualified candidates
for the position of County Engineer. This position is responsible for the
overall operation and management of the secondary roads department which
includes the administration of a 3.5M budget and direction of 32 employees.
The Engineer reports to and receives direction from the Mills County Board
of Supervisors. Qualified candidates must be licensed as a professional
engineer in Iowa and must possess a working knowledge of the maintenance
and construction of roads, land surveying, subdivision administration and
flood zone management. Salary is negotiable based upon the qualifications
and experience of the selected candidate. Interested candidates should forward
a current resume and salary expectation to: Gary Troutman & Associates,
7171 Mercy Road, Suite 600, Omaha, NE 68106. Resumes will be accepted until
4:30 p.m., July 31, 1998. EOE.