National Association of Counties * Washington, D.C.      Vol. 32, No. 20 * November 6, 2000

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ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT TO PRESIDENT AND EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE, INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF CLERKS, RECORDERS, ELECTION OFFICIALS AND TREASURERS (IACREOT): Salary range: $40,000–$50,000 annually. IACREOT is a nonprofit, international professional organization with a membership of 1500 elected and appointed public servants.
IACREOT seeks to acquire professional services to serve its needs through contractual arrangements and will accept proposals from potential providers through a Request for Proposal. Deadline for receiving proposals is December 8, 2000. Formal RFP must be submitted on required format that can be provided electronically by request: womack_janis@ci.san-marcos.tx.us or mail: Janis K. Womack, City Clerk, 630 E. Hopkins Street, San Marcos, TX 78666.
Responsibilities: Receive multi-media correspondence and respond to requests. Manage Web site. Assist with publication of six newsletters. (Publication duties to become full responsibility at a future time.) Coordinate and provide clerical assistance as needed for all aspects of conferences, meetings, workshops, including registration. Develop speaker bureau, including arrangements and contract execution. Maintain multiple databases, including membership and education certification credits, and the preservation of the records of organization. Assist the Exccutive Committee as needed.
Qualifications: degree plus minimum five-years experience working with nonprofit organizations. Outstanding clerical skills, including computer skills, with a demonstrated ability in public speaking. A valid driver’s license with an acceptable driving record necessary.

ASSESSOR — GEORGETOWN COUNTY, S.C.: Starting salary: $40,342–$48,411 DOQ. Plans, organizes, coordinates and directs the appraisal and assessment of all real property in the County in accordance with State law and County policy. Supervises the staff of appraisers, technicians and clerical employees to ensure accurate and timely completion of duties. Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Finance, Real Estate or related field and six to nine years experience as a residential/commercial appraiser required. Supervisory experience and experience in government tax assessment and equalization strongly preferred. Reply to Director, Administrative Services, Georgetown County, P.O. Box Drawer 421270, Georgetown, SC 29442. EOE

AUDITOR, METROPOLITAN KING COUNTY COUNCIL — KING COUNTY, WASH.: Annual salary range: $77,079–$96,261, plus generous benefits package. OPENED: October 30, 2000. CLOSES: November 27, 2000. The County Auditor is responsible for directing the County Auditor’s Office in the conduct of management and financial-related and compliance audits of county agencies and processes. The County Auditor is responsible directly to the Metropolitan King County Council for achieving the Charter and ordinance-mandated responsibilities of the Auditor’s Office. The Auditor establishes internal policies and procedures for the operation of the Auditor’s Office, develops Auditor’s Office annual work program, assigns projects to auditors, and recommends improvements in administrative controls to safeguard public assets and to ensure compliance with applicable laws. The County Auditor is appointed to a four-year term by the King County Council. This position is a salaried, at-will, overtime-exempt classification and exempt from Career Service.
Applicants must have a Bachelor’s degree with graduate-level course work in a related field. A Master’s degree in business administration or public administration is highly desirable. The position requires an extensive working knowledge of management auditing and a general understanding of financial auditing normally acquired in no less than eight years of varied auditing and management experience. A minimum of three years supervising a financial or management audit staff is also required.
Forms and materials required: A King County application form, resume and letter of interest detailing your background and describing how you meet or exceed the requirements are required. A written test may be required of finalists. Please include relevant work samples that demonstrate your ability and experience performing the type of work provided by this position.
Where to apply: Required forms and materials must be sent to 516 3rd Ave., Room 1200, Seattle, WA 98104. Application materials must be received by 4:30 p.m. on November 27, 2000. (Postmarks are NOT ACCEPTED.) Contact the council hotline at (206) 296-1688 for further inquiries. Applications not received at the location specified above may not be processed.
King County is an equal opportunity employer

CITY MANAGER — CITY OF CLIFTON FORGE, VA.: (Population: approximately 4,600.) Salary: Negotiable. Depends on Qualifications (DOQ) plus benefits. Council-Manager government, reports to five-member City Council elected at-large. Total budget is approximately $6.9 million, including school budget. The City owns and operates its water and sewer systems. Requires a Bachelor’s Degree and at least five years of senior level management experience in local government. MPA or MBA is desirable. Council seeks an energetic, proven leader and self-starter with a focus toward the future. Requires a visionary and effective communicator with excellent negotiation skills. Clifton Forge is strategically located in the scenic Alleghany Highlands on Interstate 64 and the Jackson River (the headwaters of the historic James River). Recreational and educational opportunities abound. Nearby are Douthat State Park, Lake Moomaw, and the George Washington and Jefferson National Forests, which offer camping, hiking, canoeing, boating and fishing. Nearby colleges are Dabney Lancaster Community College, Washington & Lee University, Roanoke College, Southern Virginia College, & VMI. Send resumes to: Nellie D. Friel, Clerk of Council, 547 Main Street, Clifton Forge, VA 24422, phone (540) 863-2500. Initial interviews begin the end of November. Open until filled. AA/EOE

COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR — TOMPKINS COUNTY, N.Y.: Salary range: $77,402–$85,094. The County Administrator serves as chief executive officer, chief budgetary officer, and administrative head of Tompkins County government. Master’s in Business or Public Administration or related field AND eight years of administrative experience OR Bachelor’s and 10 years of administrative experience. Details: http://www.tompkins-co.org/personnel/personnel.html. Submit a resume to Tompkins County Personnel, 125 E. Court St., Ithaca, NY 14850. Tel.: (607) 274-5526. EOE/AA. Minorities and women are encouraged to apply.

DIRECTOR OF COMMUNITY AND FAMILY SERVICES — POLK COUNTY (DES MOINES), IOWA: Salary range: $69,016–$95,061, with a comprehensive benefit package. Reports to the County Manager; plans, organizes, directs and oversees a staff of 107 in the countywide implementation of multiple community/family-related services in a client-centered/community-based approach. Master’s degree in human services, sociology, public administration, business management and five years progressively responsible professional/managerial experience in human services, or a Bachelor’s degree in human services, sociology, public administration, business management and seven years progressively responsible professional/managerial experience in human services or related fields or any equivalent required. Requires extensive knowledge and experience in planning/programming practices and techniques relating to human service programs/activities and demonstrated ability in the development/utilization of human services provider/delivery systems. Send resume and salary history by December 1, 2000 to:

Polk County
Human Resources Department
111 Court Avenue, Suite 372
Des Moines, Iowa 50309

E.O.E., A.A. Applications are subject to the Open Records Law. Residency requirement. Resume will not substitute for application form. Job line: (515) 286-3831. Fax: (515) 286-3316. TDD: (515) 286-2003. Web site: www.co.polk.ia.us.

DIRECTOR OF GENERAL SERVICES — POLK COUNTY (DES MOINES), IOWA: Salary range: $69,016–$95,061. Competitive benefits package; reports to the Polk County Manager; provides the administrative oversight for major county construction projects and directs a staff of 98 employees; a degree in business, public administration, construction engineering, facilities management or related field and five years of management experience in one or more of the above specified fields or equivalent required; excellent management and communication skills; knowledge of project management, principles and techniques necessary; experience in the various development/management stages of construction projects required. Send resume and salary history by November 22, 2000 to:

Polk County
Human Resources Department
111 Court Avenue, Suite 372
Des Moines, Iowa 50309

An Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. Applications are subject to the Open Records Law. Residency requirement. Resume will not substitute for application form. Job line: (515) 286-3831. Fax: (515) 286-3316. TDD: (515) 286-2003. Web site: www.co.polk.ia.us.

JUVENILE COURT ADMINISTRATOR — YAKIMA COUNTY, WASH.: Salary range (Under Review): $63,965–$83,460 annually DOQ. Requirements (Education and/or Experience): Equivalent to a Bachelor’s degree in a related field and seven years progressively responsible experience, including two years in a supervisory and managerial capacity in a juvenile court services environment.
Description of duties or other pertinent data: The Juvenile Court Administrator is responsible for the overall administration and operation of Juvenile Court Services in Yakima County, including the Juvenile Court, Juvenile Detention, Juvenile Probation and volunteer advocacy programs. Performs critical administrative work in planning, organizing, directing and supervising staff and activities to provide juvenile court, detention, custody and visitation, and domestic services for offender and non-offender juveniles. Apply at:

Yakima County
Human Resources Department
128 N. 2nd Street, Room 412
Yakima, WA 98901
Telephone: (509) 574-2220
Internet: www.pan.co.yakima.wa.us
Closing date: January 4, 2001.
AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

PLANNING DIRECTOR — FRANKLIN COUNTY, KAN.: Franklin County seeks applications for a Planning Director. This position is responsible for administering and enforcing the Zoning and Subdivision Regulations, the Franklin County Comprehensive Plan and the adopted Countywide Building Codes. Bachelor’s Degree in Urban Planning required with two years experience. Master’s Degree preferred. Applicants must be willing to relocate to Franklin County. Send resume to the Franklin County Clerk’s Office, 315 S. Main Ottawa, KS 66067. Tel: (785) 229-3416. Fax: (785) 229-3419. Applications will be accepted through December 1, 2000. EOE.

PUBLIC HEALTH DIRECTOR — ADAMS, ARAPAHOE AND DOUGLAS COUNTIES, COLO. : Tri-County Health Department, a District Health Department serving Adams, Arapahoe and Douglas counties in Colorado, three of the six metropolitan Denver counties, has a position open for a Public Health Director. This position reports to the Board of Health, which is appointed by the Boards of County Commissioners in the District. The Public Health Director will have responsibility for the entire scope of the public health program for the District (993,000 residents). The individual will oversee fulfilling the mission of the Department by ensuring a safe and healthy environment; the control of communicable disease; health promotion and disease prevention, ensuring access to personal health services; and gathering, analyzing and assessing key health data for the purpose of developing appropriate public health policies, programs and advocacy.
The Health Department receives only financial support from the three counties and no administrative support. Therefore, the Public Health Director has full responsibility for Budgeting, Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Payroll, Human Resources, Purchasing, Information Systems, and Facilities Management in 10 locations, etc. The Department employs 250 employees and has a budget of $15 million. Its divisions include Administration and Finance; Planning, Information and Education; Dental; Environmental Health; Nursing; and Nutrition.
The position requires an individual with a Doctorate in Medicine or Osteopathy and possession of a current Colorado license to practice medicine or eligibility for such license, or a non-medical Doctorate in the area of public health, public administration, nursing, health services administration or other related discipline. A Master’s degree in Public Health is required for all candidates. A demonstrated record of success in a public health leadership position is essential. Candidate needs to have relevant experience, generally at least five years, and possess thorough knowledge of principles and practices of modern community health related to public and environmental health services; structure and functions of public health organizations; and current social, political, environmental and economic issues affecting public health. Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, are necessary.
Salary is negotiable depending on qualification. Applications can be obtained at 7000 E. Belleview Ave., Suite 301, Englewood, CO 80111 or by calling our Job Line at (303) 846-6221. A completed Department application and resume should be sent to the attention of Human Resources at the above address and must be received by 5:00 p.m. February 16, 2001. Equal Opportunity Employer.

ASSOCIATE DIRECTORS — ADULT COMMUNITY CORRECTIONS AND INTEGRATED JUVENILE PROBATION & ADOLESCENT SERVICES — OLMSTED COUNTY, MINN.: Olmsted County is seeking two Associate Directors in Community Services. One position will manage, direct and evaluate Adult Community Corrections. This individual will share provision of staff support to citizen’s boards and committees. Requires a bachelor’s degree with a major in the social sciences and six years of professionally responsible full-time administrative experience in human services as well as corrections program development. Experience required in managing programs, staff and working with citizen’s boards and committees. An advanced degree is preferred and may substitute for two years of experience. Applications are required. Apply by November 13, 2000. A separate application and supplement form must be completed for each of the Associate Directors positions.
The second position will manage, direct and evaluate a new division of integrated juvenile services consisting of adolescent social services, juvenile court services and residential treatment and detention facilities. This individual will share provision of staff support to citizen’s boards and committees. Requires a bachelor’s degree with a major in the social sciences and six years of professionally responsible full-time administrative experience in human services as well as corrections program development. Experience required in managing programs, staff and working with citizen’s boards and committees. Experience with residential programs a plus. An advanced degree is preferred and may substitute for two years of experience. Applications are required. Apply by November 13, 2000. A separate application and supplement form must be completed for each of the Associate Director positions.