 National Association of Counties * Washington, D.C. Vol. 31, No. 15 * August 9, 1999 Previous story | Table of Contents
Robert E. Slavin, President COUNTY PLANNER/GRANT WRITER – WASHAKIE COUNTY, WYO.: Creative individual needed to manage County Planning Office. Must develop and implement policies, zoning, plans and regulations; author and administer grants; review and approve wastewater permits; perform miscellaneous research; and otherwise respond to development-related inquiries. Successful candidate advises and answers to County Commissioners. Washakie County has a low population and is located in the heart of the Big Horn Basin adjacent to the Big Horn Mountains. Application may be obtained by calling (307) 347-6491 or writing Washakie County Commissioners, PO Box 260, Worland, WY 82401. Applications will be taken until Sept. 1, 1999. Salary dependent upon qualifications and is negotiable. DEPUTY DIRECTOR OF CORRECTIONS AND SECURITY – YAKIMA COUNTY, WASH.: Annual Salary Range: $49,024-$83,460 Plus Excellent Benefits. Yakima County seeks an administrator, sensitive to cultural diversity issues with strong critical thinking skills to work closely with the Director, serve as a confidential bargaining team member, and administer policy and collective bargaining agreements. Will coordinate staff and activities of several divisions of a large minimum to maximum-security correctional center, its relevant correctional programs and will manage the county’s government security services. Requires equivalent to a Bachelor’s Degree in Corrections, Behavioral Science, Criminal Justice, Public Administration, Human Development or a related discipline and seven (7) years of broad scope and progressively responsible management experience in professional corrections and law enforcement services. Master’s Degree is preferred. Must fulfill all certification requirements and have completed advanced training in corrections and law enforcement operations, supervision, management and administration. Applications and supplemental questionnaires must be received in Yakima County Human Resources Department, Room 412 Courthouse, Yakima, WA 98901, (509) 574-2210, by 5:00 p.m., Monday, August 30, 1999. INFORMATION OFFICER II $36,813 – $44,746 Job#98-1754 – FAIRFAX, VA.: Fairfax County (Va.) Office of Public Affairs. As the editor of the Weekly Agenda, schedules, plans and reviews issue content. Writes Board summaries and articles. Performs desktop publishing and camera-ready art. Coordinates distribution and subscriptions. Writes, edits, reviews and coordinates production of OPA brochures, forms, news releases and 28-page quarterly community association mailings. Assists with public education programs, informational campaigns and special projects. Maintains agency desktop publishing operations including recommending purchase of hardware and software. Prepares and reviews RFPs for outside vendors including printing and graphics. Assists in the development of the annual publications budget. Responds to queries from the public and other County agencies concerning County programs and services, publications, news releases and the Weekly Agenda. REQS: Graduation from college with a degree in journalism or a related field and five years of progressively responsible experience in public information, journalism, broadcasting or publications editing. PREFERS: Experience writing and editing under pressure and with a high degree of accuracy for publication. Experience using desktop publishing in both Macintosh and PC environments. Experience in current printing and reproduction processes. Knowledge of design principles for publications and presentations. Selection Procedure: A practical exercise will be administered to the top qualified applicants. TO APPLY: Submit a resume and resume attachment form by mail to: Fairfax County Application Center, 12000 Government Center Parkway, #170, Fairfax, VA 22035. For further information, or to obtain a resume attachment form, call 703/222-5872 or TTY 703/222-7314. EEO/Reasonable Accommodation. DIRECTOR, HUMAN RESOURCES – SEMINOLE COUNTY GOVERNMENT, FLA.: Bachelor’s Degree in Public or Business Administration, Personnel Management, Labor Relations, or related field and five (5) years responsible experience in personnel administration, two (2) years of which was in a supervisory position; or an equivalent combination of related training and experience. A Master’s Degree in a related field is desirable. LONG-RANGE PLANNING DIRECTOR – WORCESTER COUNTY, MD.: Worcester County is offering an exciting career opportunity for the newly created position of Long-Range Planning Director. The Worcester County Commissioners have created this position to direct more attention to the long-range planning activities facing one of the fastest growing jurisdictions in the State of Maryland. This opportunity will offer the right individual a chance to develop and implement the administration of a concentrated long-range planning effort. The successful candidate will possess a minimum of a Master’s Degree in planning or related field with six years recent planning experience or a BS/BA with 10 years recent planning experience, computer literacy with GIS knowledge, a valid driver’s license; AICP certification is preferred. The opportunities are endless and the responsibilities include – grants program administration, public hearing presentations, effective promotion of long-range planning objectives to the citizens of Worcester County as part of the general administration of the Long-Range Planning Department. Qualified applicants may submit a resume with annual salary history and employment references to the Human Resources Director, Worcester County Government, 105 Pearl Street, Snow Hill, MD 21863. |
COUNTY COORDINATOR – LIVINGSTON COUNTY, ILL. (Population: 40,240):