 National Association of Counties * Washington, D.C. Vol. 32, No. 18 * October 9, 2000 Previous story | Table of Contents
ADULT BEHAVIORAL CARE PROGRAM MANAGER – TILLAMOOK COUNTY, ORE.: Tillamook Family Counseling Center is seeking a Program Manager for Adult Mental Health and Chemical Dependency services. The successful candidate will manage a staff of 14, including two clinical supervisors, and facilitate our contract medical staff. Duties include program development, quality assurance and improvement, liaison with other community agencies, staff training and development, budgeting and fiscal management, monitoring compliance with contract requirements, and assisting the director in developing new funding. Working knowledge of chemical dependency and of managed care systems preferred. Relevant Masters Degree required, preference given to MSW or LCSW. Competitive salary and benefit package, with salary based on experience. TFCC is a Drug Free work place and candidates will be required to pass a drug screening and criminal history check. DIRECTOR, DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES – DANE COUNTY, WIS.: Salary negotiable $70,000-$85,000 under a multi-year contract up to five years. Dane County in Madison, Wis. is seeking a Director who is a highly professional leader to manage and direct the operation of the Department of Human Services. Requires a master’s in human services, public or business administration or related field and five years in management or bachelor’s degree in the same fields and seven years management experience, preferably in human services. Prefer experience gained in the administration of multiple human services programs for a community-based agency, including program planning, administration, budgeting and personnel supervision. Selection under a merit system and grading of application materials based on applicant’s education, training and experience. Recruitment ends at 4:30 p.m., Friday, October 27, 2000. For application form contact: Dane County Employee Relations, Room 418, City-County Building, Madison, Wisconsin 53709, 608/266-4123, TDD equipment: 608/266-4529. Also access the application through the homepage at: www.co.dane.wi.us. Individuals must file a completed Dane County application, resume and cover letter relating experience and accomplishments. An Affirmative Action Employer. DIRECTOR OF POLK COUNTY PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT – POLK COUNTY (DES MOINES), IOWA: Salary Range - $69,016-$95,061. DIRECTOR, DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES – GASTON COUNTY, N.C.: Pay Scale $66,536-$103,144 annually. Serves as executive officer of the County Board of Social Services and executes the authority of the Board as defined in GS108-A14. Prepares and administers an annual budget of $187 million and directs a department of 367 employees. Requires a Master’s Degree in Social Work and two years of supervisory experience in the delivery of client services, including at least one year of experience in fiscal management and budget administration; OR an equivalent combination of education and experience. Gaston County is located in the Piedmont of NC. Gastonia, the county seat, is approximately 20 miles west of Charlotte. For information/application, contact the Gaston County Department of Human Resources, 212 W Main St., (P.O Box 1578), Gastonia, NC 28052. (704/866-3118. www.co.gaston.nc.us). Proof of education is required. EOE. HUMAN RESOURCES ADMINISTRATOR – MARTIN COUNTY, FLA.: Salary range: $40-62K. Martin County, FL, seeks value- & service-oriented HR Management professional to join our team as Human Resources Administrator. Experienced HR manager to lead the county’s comprehensive HR & risk mgmt programs. Thorough knowledge & strong skills in all HR functions & legal/regulatory issues. Effective mgmt, communication, interpersonal, organization, problem-solving, & team-building skills are essential. Local govt HR exp preferred. Public sector budget, procurement, & property mgmt exp beneficial but not required. BA/BS in HR Mgmt, Public Admin or related, 6 yrs professional HR exp, & 5 yrs supervisory exp required. MS & prof HR certif preferred.
MANAGER OF OFFENDER SERVICES – COWLITZ COUNTY, WASH.: Salary: $3,910 per month; with subsequent annual steps $4,126, $4,342. Cowlitz County Corrections Department is accepting applications for a Manager of Offender Services. This position administers the work/school release, work crews, alternative community service program, day reporting/pre-trial release programs and electronic monitoring program for the Superior, Municipal and District Courts and their clients. Reqs: Bachelor’s degree in appropriate social science field and a strong management background. Experience working in the field of corrections and in developing innovative programs that address the needs of the criminal justice system and/or offenders. Applications and complete job description can be obtained by visiting Admin. Services, 207 4th Ave. N., Kelso, WA 98626 or calling (306) 577-3065 or TDD (360) 577-3061. Applications must be returned to Admin. Services by 10/20/00. Cowlitz County is an Equal Opportunity Employer. TOWN MANAGER – TOWN OF HUNTERSVILLE, N.C.: (Population: 30,000 now; 60,000 projected for 2010) Compensation: Salary and Benefits are negotiable and are anticipated to be highly competitive. Founded in 1885, Huntersville is traditionally a farming community with close ties to Charlotte. It is located in Mecklenburg County, 12 miles north of Downtown Charlotte. The Town is currently 37.8 sq. miles and has land development control over 64 sq. miles which will become its ultimate boundaries. Huntersville is the fastest growing town in North Carolina. The growth includes both businesses and families seeking to share the Huntersville quality of life. The cost of living is reasonable by national standards. A 700-acre Huntersville Business Park and several new high quality subdivisions are indications that people want to live and work there. The Town is proud of its links with the past, with many historic homes, churches and businesses. And there are still working farms that continue to reflect North Mecklenburg’s rural heritage. Robert E. Slavin, President UNDERWRITER – COLUMBIA, MD.: The Local Government Insurance Trust (LGIT) is a non-profit, Self-Insurance Trust owned by participating Maryland local governments. LGIT is seeking applications for the position of an Underwriter. This position is responsible for the daily management of the respective coverage pools, including underwriting, rating, risk cost determination, policy issuance, and other member services. UTILITIES MANAGER – GLYNN COUNTY, GA.: (Population 70,000). Glynn County, seated in Brunswick, is a tourist-oriented community in coastal Georgia’s Golden Isles. Located midway between Savannah, GA and Jacksonville, FL, Glynn County is accessible to shopping, recreational and cultural activities. Glynn County is a full-service county government operating with a general fund budget of $36M and 750 employees. Robert E. Slavin, President WARDEN – MONROE COUNTY CORRECTIONAL FACILITY– MONROE COUNTY, PA.: Sal. Range $48,561 - $70,025; normal starting salary not to exceed $51,000. Chief Administrator for a direct-supervision prison facility located in Snydersville, PA. Resp. for budget, planning, operations, policy & procedures, inmate custody and control, treatment programs and supervision of senior management team. Requires bachelor’s degree in criminal justice or closely related field and (6) years senior-level management experience in a direct-supervision correctional facility. Qualified applicants only, send resume, which must include salary history and requirements, to: Personnel Director, Monroe County Administrative Center, One Quaker Plaza, Room 202, Stroudsburg, PA 18360, by Oct. 31, 2000. E.O.E. M/F/H/V. If any special accommodations are needed, please call the personnel office at (570) 420-3434. |
ADMINISTRATIVE COORDINATOR – DUNN COUNTY, WIS.: (Population: 38,937; Menomonie, WI) seeks experienced public management professional to lead progressive County organization of 25 Departments with 425 FTEs and $45 million annual budget. Appointed by 29-member County Board elected on a non-partisan basis for 2 year terms; works closely with Chairperson and Executive Committee. Administers day-to-day County activities, directs all non-elected Department Heads and Staff, and serves as chief resource to County standing committees. Responsible for carrying out all established/adopted policies of the County Board. The newly renovated County Government Center is located in Menomonie, WI, the County seat. The County encompasses 854 square miles and is a full service County, including a fully staffed County Health Care Center. The County is part of the growth corridor located along Interstate-94 between Eau Claire, WI and Mpls.-St. Paul, MN. Menomonie, home of the Univ. of WI Stout, offers a high quality of life with excellent recreational and educational opportunities. Bachelor’s degree in public administration, public policy, business administration or related field required; MPA or similar advanced degree preferred. Minimum of 5-7 years increasingly responsible experience as a public management CAO or Asst. CAO, or similar experience required; demonstrated understanding and knowledge of County government preferred. Experience in budget preparation/control, staff development and team building, personnel management/labor relations, and organization wide information technology implementation/use desired. Strong leadership, communication , interpersonal and writing skills, essential. Salary $68,000-83,800, negotiable, DOQE. Identity of persons selected for interview subject to public disclosure per statute. Submit credentials at once with resume, salary history, and 5 work-related references to the County’s Executive Search Consultant The PAR Group – Paul A. Reaume, Ltd., 100 N. Waukegan Road, Suite 200, Lake Bluff, IL 60044. TEL: 847/234-0005; FAX 847/234-8309; email: