 National Association of Counties * Washington, D.C. Vol. 31, No. 9 * May 10, 1999 Previous story | Table of Contents
Sharon Wall, Director AA/EOE COMMUNITY CORRECTIONS DIRECTOR – LINCOLN COUNTY, (NEWPORT) ORE.: Salary range 3,560–4,628 DOQ plus generous benefits package. Directs, oversees and defines corrections department. Provides for the safety and protection of the public through offender control and rehabilitation programs. For complete job posting and application contact Lincoln County HR, 210 SW 2nd St, Newport, OR 97365. (541) 265-4157. www.co.lincoln.or.us Position open until filled. COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR – JACKSON COUNTY, (MEDFORD), ORE. (Salary: $93,641 – $108,388): Jackson County, OR (pop. 172,800) seeks a proven leader to serve as County Administrator. Present administrator retiring on 9/30/99 after 13 years. Appointed by 3-member elected Board of Commissioners. Position is responsible for administering & coordinating the activities & functions of the various county officers & depts; $140M+ budget. Bachelor’s degree in public administration or related field (MPA preferred ) and 7 yrs Sr. mgmt level government administration exp required. Closes 6/15/99. For app pkg, call (541) 774-6036. Return app to: Jackson County, Human Resources, 10 S. Oakdale, Room 208, Medford, OR 97501. EOE. www.co.jackson.or.us. COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR – LA PLATA COUNTY (DURANGO), COLO. (Population: 43,244): Compensation: Salary and Benefits are negotiable and are anticipated to be competitive. DEPUTY DRAIN COMMISSIONER – HURON COUNTY, MICH.: The Huron County Road Commissioners/Drain Commissioners are seeking a qualified individual for the position of Deputy Drain Commissioner. Huron County Road Commissioners/Drain Commissioners are responsible for 300 County Drains. Minimum requirements include 5 years experience in planning, designing and construction of public works projects with preference given for drainage experience. It would be a plus if the individual has a degree in Civil Engineering and working knowledge of the Michigan Drain Code. Interested individuals should send cover letter and resume to: Huron County Road Commission, 417 S. Hanselman Street, P.O. Box 270, Bad Axe, MI 48413, Attn: John M. Hunt, Chairman, no later than June 4, 1999. DIRECTOR OF ADMINISTRATION – DANE COUNTY, WIS.: Manages Dane County’s Department of Administration which provides planning, budgeting, payroll, personnel and labor relations, purchasing, information management, risk management, real estate-facilities planning, facilities management, and printing services. Reports directly to the County Executive, County’s elected CEO, and has a staff of 150 positions providing support services to the county’s elected officials, management and employees (39-member County Board of Supervisors, 2,100 employees and a budget of $326 million). Requires equivalency to a bachelor’s degree in business or public administration or related field and five years experience managing administrative support services preferably including budget analysis and long-term debt financing functions. A master’s degree in business or public administration is preferred and will be substituted for up to one year of required experience. Must have demonstrated strong management skills with proven interpersonal, leadership and fiscal abilities. Strong consideration will be given for an applicant’s demonstrated commitment to the delivery of customer-friendly, cost-effective services within fiscally conservative budgets. Salary negotiable in a $70,000 to $80,000 annual range under a multi-year contract with excellent benefits. Selection will be under a merit system, including the grading of application materials based on the extent and relevance of applicant’s education and experience. DIRECTOR OF ENGINEERING, TRANSPORTATION DEPARTMENT – CITY OF BOSTON, MASS.: City of Boston seeks highly motivated person with demonstrated managerial and leadership skills. The Transportation Engineering Director shall manage a staff of approximately 16 and direct engineering functions including the design of intersections and traffic control devices, installation of parking regulations, and permit issuance and traffic management. Qualified candidates should have ten years experience in traffic engineering field, at least four of which were in a supervisory capacity. A bachelor’s degree is required, preferably in engineering or transportation planning. A graduate degree in traffic or civil engineering is desirable. Registration as a Professional Engineer is desirable. Salary range $63,000 to $81,000. Send resume to the Boston Transportation Department, Room 721, City Hall Plaza, Boston, MA 02201. Attn: Barbara Wirtz. City of Boston residency is required upon appointment. AA/EOE Job will be open until filled. DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC HEALTH, DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH – CLINTON COUNTY, N.Y.: Clinton County Department of Public Health is a $10.3m full service public health agency with oversight by an 8 member Board of Health. Agency employs 120 FTEs, direct services in Environmental Health, Home Health Care, D&T, WIC, and numerous population-based prevent programs. Clinton Co., pop. 83K, is located in northern NY in the scenic Lake Champlain Valley and surrounded by the Adirondack Mountains of NY and Green Mountains of VT. MANAGING DIRECTOR – HURON COUNTY, MICH.: The Huron County Road Commission is seeking a qualified individual for the position of Managing Director/Secretary to the Board of County Road Commissioners. Individual will be responsible for the management of the Huron County Road Commission, Huron County Parks and Huron County Memorial Airport having a combined budget of $12 million and reports directly to the Board of County Road Commissioners. Minimum requirements include a BA degree in Public Administration or related field. Individual should have a minimum of 5 years supervisory/administration experience. Strong financial and communication skills are mandatory. Please send cover letter and resume to: Huron County Road Commission, 417 S. Hanselman Street, P.O. Box 270, Bad Axe, MI 48413, Attn: John M. Hunt, Chairman, no later than June 4, 1999. SUPERINTENDENT – HURON COUNTY, MICH.: The Huron County Road Commission is seeking a qualified individual for the position of Superintendent. Individual will be responsible for a staff of 50, maintenance of 1,800 miles of State and County roads and a $2.5 million local road construction program. Minimum requirements include 5 years in the road maintenance/construction field with 2 years of supervision/administrative experience preferred. Excellent communication skills mandatory. Please send cover letter and resume to: Huron County Road Commission, 417 S. Hanselman Street, P.O. Box 270, Bad Axe, MI 48413, Attn: John M. Hunt, Chairman, no later than June 4, 1999. PUBLIC INFORMATION OFFICER – BEAUFORT COUNTY, S.C.: Reports directly to the County Administrator and works independently to manage public relations functions to communicate a positive County image and provide creative solutions to problems. Serves as an advisor to County Council and staff in the development, implementation, and management of public policies and practices which govern the County’s relations with the media and general public. Acts as the central source of information concerning the County and its activities. |
ASSISTANT COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR, COMMUNITY SERVICES – HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY, FLA.: SALARY RANGE: $74,272 – $111,408. Hillsborough County (Tampa, Florida), a rapidly growing (population 940,000) and dynamic County, is accepting resumes from highly qualified individuals for the position of Assistant County Administrator for Community Services. This executive position will provide overall responsibility for the Fire/Rescue, Parks and Recreation, Planning and Growth Management, Public Safety, Public Works, Solid Waste Management, Water and Community Improvement Departments which include 2,800 employees with a total budget of over $266 million. The Assistant County Administrator will also perform other general assignments as tasked by the County Administrator.