National Association of Counties * Washington, D.C.            Vol. 31, No. 12 * June 21, 1999

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CIVIL DEFENSE DIRECTOR – JACKSON COUNTY, MISS.: Responsible for functions of Civil Defense, emergency radio communications, hazardous material programs, related public safety functions. 4 yr. Diploma in related field. Supervisory exp. in emergency planning, operations, budgeting, public information & hazard material analysis. $36,982.40/annually. Residency requirement. Apply J.C. Personnel, P.O. Box 998, Pascagoula, MS 39568-0998, (228-769-3380) or Fax (228) 769-3379 no later than 6/18/99.

COUNTY ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER (CAO) – FRESNO COUNTY, CALIF. (Population: 800,000): Salary open DOQ. Fresno County is located at the foot of the Sierra Nevada Mountains in the Central San Joaquin Valley. The County has 6,500 FTE employees and a FY98–99 budget over $1 billion. Position reports to a 5-member Board of Supervisors, who are elected by District on a non-partisan basis. Desire BA/BS (although emphasis will be on experence and personal attributes) with five years recent executive level experience in a large organization, preferably in county government. Demonstrated success overseeing budgeting, finance, planning and land use, legislative and intergovernmental relations is important. California experience a plus. Send resumes by 7/23/99 to DMG-MAXIMUS Attn: Norman Roberts, Vice President or Sherrill Uyeda, Senior Consultant, 1800 Century Park East, #430, Los Angeles, CA 90067-1507. FAX to (310) 552-1113, or e-mail to searchla@dmg.maxinc.com. EEO/ADA. Female and minority candidates are encouraged to apply.

COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR – GLYNN COUNTY, GA.: The Glynn County Board of Commissioners is seeking qualified applicants for the position of County Administrator. Glynn County is a coastal resort community of 65,000+ located in southeast Georgia’s Golden Isles. The county seat, Brunswick, is equidistant from Savannah, GA and Jacksonville, FL which are some sixty miles away. Glynn County is a full-service county with an annual general fund budget of $33 million and 750 employees. The administrator serves at the pleasure of a seven member commission elected by districts and at-large for four-year staggered terms. The administrator is responsible for executing the policies of the Board and for the daily administration of county government.
Glynn County is seeking an innovative, creative individual with excellent leadership, communication, interpersonal and facilitation skills. The county prefers an administrator that can work effectively with all segments of the community to include the Board of Commissioners, staff, business and industry leaders, and individuals and groups from all socio-economic levels. The ideal candidate will have a thorough knowledge of county services and be a consensus builder and motivator with experience in finance and budgeting, planning, economic development, growth management, and community relations.
The successful candidate will possess a bachelor’s degree in public administration or a business-related field; a graduate degree is preferred. Applicants should have significant experience in local government management as a county or city administrator, manager or assistant in a city or county of 50,000 or greater. An applicant with any equivalent combination of education, training and experience which provides the requisite knowledge, skills and abilities for the position will be considered. Salary is negotiable, depending on qualifications and experience, within the approved range of $64,960 to $93,380 annually, plus automobile allowance and an excellent fringe benefit package.
Those interested in applying should forward a resume by August 13 by mail to the Personnel Department, Glynn County Board of Commissioners, 1725 Reynolds Street, Brunswick, GA 31520; by facsimile at (912) 267-5728; or by e-mail at glynn_jobs@hotmail.com. Glynn County is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR – NORTHAMPTON COUNTY, VA.: Highly desirable Quality of Life on the Eastern Shore of Virginia. Requires experience in municipal or county government as a county or city administrator, manager or top assistant. $29 million budget. 32 Board employees. Population: 13,000. Requires knowledge and experience in finance, budgeting, strong leadership and communication skills. Requires Bachelor’s Degree in Public Administration or related field. Related Master’s Degree a plus. Ideal candidate will be a consensus builder and motivator with experience in planning, workforce diversity, economic development, growth management and regional cooperation. Background or experience in Sustainable Community Development/ Smart Growth Initiatives and rural experience helpful. Appointed by six-member Board of Supervisors elected at large for four-year concurrent terms. Salary negotiable D.O.Q., range of $65,000 to $75,000 plus automobile and competitive fringe benefit program. Confidential resumes should be sent by July 12, 1999, to James L. Mercer, President, The Mercer Group, Inc., 5579B Chamblee Dunwoody Road, Suite 511, Atlanta, GA 30338. E-mail: mercer@mindspring.com. Internet: www.mercergroupinc.com. Fax: (770) 399-9749. Northampton County is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Minority and women candidates are encouraged to apply.

DIRECTOR, DEPARTMENT OF MANAGEMENT AND FINANCE – ARLINGTON COUNTY, VA.: Arlington County, Virginia (population 188,000) seeks a visionary leader for its Department of Management and Finance (DMF). The successful candidate should be a creative, experienced public administrator who can provide leadership, direction and innovation to DMF. Arlington is a full-service urban county within the Washington, DC Metro area with an annual budget of $613M (including schools) and 3,000 FTE’s. Arlington is a well managed government operating in a high performance organization model and is one of less than 40 jurisdictions that enjoy an AAA bond rating from both rating agencies. The position requires extensive knowledge and progressively responsible experience in budget and finance in the public sector and a bachelor’s degree in business or public administration or closely related field. The position requires strong leadership, a collaborative management style and excellent communication skills. The director will be an integral member of the County’s Leadership Team into the 21st century. Negotiable salary from $71,183 to $107,463, plus competitive benefit package. Confidential resumes should be sent by July 16, 1999 to James L. Mercer, President, The Mercer Group, Inc. PMB 511, 5579B Chamblee Dunwoody Road, Atlanta, GA 30338. E-mail: mercer@mindspring.com. Fax (770) 399-9749. TTY (703) 228-4613. EOE/ reasonable accommodation upon request.

DIRECTOR – IOWA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION: The State of Iowa is seeking qualified candidates for the position of Director of the Department of Transportation. This department is the second largest organization in the State of Iowa Government, with an annual program budget of approximately $450 million, 3,500 employees and an annual operating budget of approximately $250 million.
The Director is responsible for handling and managing all aspects of intermodal transportation in Iowa. All major modes of transportation are covered by the department, including regulation and motor vehicle administration. Success in this position requires an ability to foster and maintain extensive relationships with governmental entities at the local, state and national levels.
The Director is appointed by the Governor and is accountable for overall management of the Department.
Qualifications: Graduation from accredited college or university with a degree in Public Administration, Business Administration, Engineering, Transportation or related degree and five years of professional level experience in transportation administration. Experience which includes extensive interaction with governmental entities, transportation program management or public policy development and demonstrated skill in consensus building, administrative management, communication and problem solving is desirable.
Annual Salary: $79,000 – $118,900
Excellent Benefits Package
Interested candidates must submit a cover letter and resume by July 9, 1999 to:

Marilyn Myers
Iowa Department of Personnel
Grimes Building
East Fourteenth St. at Grand Avenue
Des Moines, IA 50319–0150
515/281-0115
Fax: 515/281-7970
Email: marilyn.myers@idop.state.ia.us

DIRECTOR, OFFICE OF MANAGEMENT AND BUDGET – SUBURBAN MD.: A large, suburban, full-service, multi-faceted County government with a $1.7 billion operating budget, approximately 5,500 employees and a $1.3 billion six-year capital improvement program is seeking an innovative, highly accomplished professional to serve as Director of the Office of Management and Budget. The Office has a $13 million operating budget, which funds 36 County employees (in budget and information technology) along with a private contract through which a majority of the County’s information technology services are provided.
This position requires a Master’s Degree in Public Administration, Business Administration, Finance or a related field and seven (7) years of progressively responsible experience in budgeting or a closely-related field. Interested parties should contact: AES, Attn: L. Burke, 6930 Carroll Avenue, Takoma Park, MD 20912. FAX 301-270-0061.

ELECTIONS ADMINISTRATOR (Manager I) $59,963 – $106,505 – MONTGOMERY COUNTY, MD.: Montgomery Co. Board of Elections seeks MA degreed individual w/7 yrs. prof. org. mgmt., public admin., or related exper. To plan, coor., and direct staff activities in all functions related to the conduct of voter registration and elections administration. Please call (301) 217-2240 (Hearing impaired call (301) 217-1094) to receive a job description and application, which must be submitted by July 7, 1999 to the Mont. Co. Office of Human Resources, Announce #0110901O, Elections Administrator, 101 Monroe St., 7th Fl., Rockville, MD 20850 EOE M/F/H.

EQUIPMENT/MAINTENANCE MANAGER – MACOMB COUNTY, MICH.: We are seeking an individual with a minimum of 5 years supervisory experience in the area of heavy equipment specifications, purchasing and repair. The successful candidate will oversee the maintenance repair, inventory and purchasing of vehicles and heavy maintenance equipment for all departments. Experience must also include road and bridge maintenance procedures. Strong written and oral communication skills required. We are an equal opportunity employer. Please send resume including salary history to:

Personnel Department
Road Commission of Macomb County
156 Malow
P.O. Box 2347
Mt. Clemens, MI 48046

HUMAN RESOURCES DIRECTOR – JACKSON COUNTY, MISS.: Administer personnel activities & direct special projects. B.S. or Master’s in Public Admin/ Personnel Mgmt/ related field. 5 yrs. exp. personnel mgt. $40,684.80/annually. Residency requirement. Apply J.C. Personnel Dept., P.O. Box 998, Pascagoula, MS 39568-0998, (228-769-3380) or Fax (228) 769-3379 no later than 6/30/99.

MENTAL HEALTH ADMINISTRATOR – LANCASTER COUNTY, NEB.: The Lancaster County Commissioners are seeking a qualified individual for the position of Administrator for the Community Mental Health Center of Lancaster County. The Mental Health Center is located in Lincoln, Nebraska, a growing community of over 200,000 people. The Administrator oversees a comprehensive mental health program which includes strong psycho-social rehabilitation services, 24-hour emergency service with an inpatient crisis facility, residential and outpatient programs and partial hospitalization. The Mental Health Center is accredited by the Joint Commission for the Accreditation of Health Organizations. Service is provided primarily to residents of Lancaster County, with some service to residents of other counties through interlocal agreements.
Candidates should have: a strong background in human services, public or hospital administration; demonstrated record of working successfully with boards, funding sources and consumers; ability to manage a large budget; and organizational/management skills in a supervisory capacity. Master’s degree in business or public administration, human services or a related field is required. Knowledge of behavioral health is desirable. Salary is negotiable.
TO APPLY: Contact the City-County Employment Office, 555 So. 10th Street, Lincoln, NE 68508; (402) 441-7596 (voice mail box); or e-mail to bboggs@email.ci.lincoln.ne.us.
Application and supplemental questionnaire must be completed and returned or postmarked on or before Wednesday, June 30, 1999.

PLANNING DIRECTOR – CITY OF LINCOLN/LANCASTER COUNTY, NEB.: Salary range: $50,054 to $103,834. Lincoln, the thriving capital city of Nebraska, is seeking a motivated visionary to foster and guide our community’s growth while protecting existing neighborhoods and our much-loved high quality of life.
This joint city-county department oversees planning for a growing city of 210,000 and the surrounding county. The total city-county population comes to 235,000. Lincoln, home of the University of Nebraska’s flagship campus, is a unified community with no separately incorporated suburbs, a strong downtown and many active neighborhood associations. The city has a single school district and city-owned electric, water and sewer services. Lancaster County outside Lincoln is largely agricultural, with nearly a dozen small towns.
We are looking for a forthright, proven manager, someone who is not afraid to be a leader yet flexible and able to work with a community that values good planning and likes to participate in the process.
The Planning Director serves as advisor to the Planning Commission, City Council and County Board of Commissioners. Qualifications: master’s degree in city, regional or urban planning recognized by the American Planning Association and 4–6 years experience in the city planning field or equivalent. Must complete an application and supplemental questionnaire returned or postmarked on or before July 16, 1999.
Apply to: City-County Employment Office, 555 South 10th Street, Room 107, Lincoln, NE 68508. Voice mail box number is 402-441-7596. (EOE/AA)