National Association of Counties * Washington, D.C.            Vol. 32, No. 12 * June 26, 2000

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ASSISTANT COUNTY MANAGER – COCONINO COUNTY, FLAGSTAFF, ARIZ.: Beautiful Coconino County is one of the most unique counties in the country. With 18,608 square miles, it is the second largest county in the U.S., some areas very rural, some areas particularly around Flagstaff (County Seat) and Sedona, urbanizing rapidly. In this vast space, there is clean air, hiking trails and splendid scenery including rugged mountains, deep canyons and thick forests. It is home to a culturally diverse community and many scenic areas, some of the most famous being the Grand Canyon, Lake Powell, Oak Creek Canyon and the world’s largest Ponderosa Pine forest. With this diversity of land and culture comes many management challenges and we are currently seeking an Assistant County Manager to assist us in meeting those challenges. The ideal candidate will have a broad knowledge of local government, preferably but not necessarily county government, carry out special projects for the County Manager, as well as serve as legislative liaison to local, state, federal and tribal organizations on operational and legislative matters. This assistant will act as the manager’s representative in working with the County’s departments and communities to analyze complex and sometimes controversial, management and budgetary issues and prepare reports and recommendations to the manager and board; may supervise county departments; may act as County Manager in that person’s absence; may lead organization development efforts, and of course, perform other duties as assigned. Examples of projects of some immediacy in Coconino County include: establishment of impact fees, implementation of regional transportation, land use and drainage plans, implementation of new water legislation, investigation of a preventive air quality program, coordination of criminal justice integration projects, and human services one-stop application processes, to name a few. The ideal candidate must be self-directed; be able to look at processes and ask if there is a better way; be a creative problem solver that has a positive “can-do” attitude and be able to work in a cooperative spirit with numerous persons of differing philosophies and cultures. Requires Bachelor’s Degree in Public Administration, Business Administration or related field and five years progressively responsible administrative or supervisory experience in a political/governmental environment; or, any equivalent combination of education, training or experience which demonstrates the ability to perform the duties of the position. A Master’s degree in Public or Business Administration is preferred, but “comes in second to a better idea.” Hiring Range: $64,000–$84,640/annually DOQ; Compensation Range $64,000–$105,280. EOE. Filing deadline: August 15, 2000. Call 520-779-6702 for application packet or visit our website at http://co.coconino.az.us.

AUDITING DEPUTY – BERKS COUNTY, PA.: ($220M entity): Supervises 6 internal audit staff, preps & reviews internal audit reports and F/S. Develops/implements annual audit plan/program. Extensive oral/written communication skills, problem solving, and PC skills required. BS in acctg or related field w/6 yrs auditing exper, w/3 of those yrs in govt. acctg/auditing at mgmt level. CPA is required. Salary commensurate w/ exper. Send resume to: County of Berks, Personnel Department, 633 Court Street, Reading, PA 19601 Attn: Audit Ad or fax to: 610-478-6084.
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CHIEF CLERK – LANCASTER COUNTY, PA.: The County of Lancaster, Pennsylvania, is seeking a Chief Clerk. This position, appointed by the County Commissioners, has responsibility for keeping the records and accounts of the Board of County Commissioners in accordance with the County Code, Section 521, Duties and Powers of Chief Clerk. Essential functions include, but are not limited to, supervision of both professional and support staff, budget preparation, overview of County insurance programs, review of contracts and preparation of motions for adoption, preparation of resolutions and ordinances, schedules and attends Commissioners’ meetings and work sessions, chairs public bid openings, coordinates tax collectors and monitors annual tax settlements. Individuals with a Bachelor’s Degree in public administration and 5 years of related experience which provides appropriate knowledge, skills and abilities are encouraged to apply. Selection criteria includes the ability to demonstrate strong communication competency, both written and oral; interpersonal, customer service, accounting, organizational and planning skills; and successful completion of the interview process. Salary range: $43,264 – $70,228 Send resume including salary history and references to J. Thomas Myers, Personnel Director, County of Lancaster, 50 N. Duke Street, Lancaster, PA 17603 or FAX: 717-293-7269. Application Deadline: August 31, 2000. For other opportunities within County government contact our Voice Bulletin Board, 717-291-8888, Code 9515, or visit our website www.co.lancaster.pa.us. EOE.

CITY MANAGER – CITY OF PUEBLO, COLO.: (Population: 104,000) Compensation: Salary and Benefits are negotiable and are anticipated to be highly competitive.
Pueblo, located 110 miles south of Denver, has served as a transportation center and transportation crossroads for more than 150 years. The population is 104,000 and growing and is economically, culturally and ethnically diverse. As the Pueblo County seat and a stand-alone city, Pueblo is a center for employment, government, business, education, transportation, medicine and culture and is a commercial hub for the region. It is home to several major employers. The Colorado State Fairgrounds, University of Southern Colorado, Pueblo Community College, excellent public and private schools. Lake Pueblo and other outstanding recreational amenities and respected major medical facilities. The cost of living is very reasonable by national and local standards.
The City is a full service government, employing about 710 employees with a current general fund budget of nearly $56 million. The City Manager reports to a City Council consisting of the seven Councilmembers – three at-large: four from districts. All serve 4-year overlapping terms. Looking for an experienced local government manager (or full breadth assistant) with experience and skill in staff leadership, infrastructure/ capital project financing and construction, economic development, neighborhood revitalization and quality of life issues. Requires the equivalent of a Bachelor’s Degree (Master’s preferred) in Public or Business Administration plus significant, successful broad range management experience in a comparable local government. Experience in a full service and free standing community is a plus.
Please send your confidential resume by July 27, 2000 to:
Robert E. Slavin, President
SLAVIN MANAGEMENT
CONSULTANTS
3040 Holcomb Bridge Road
Suite B-1
Norcross, Georgia 30071
Phone: (770) 449-4656
Fax: (770) 416-0848
E-mail: rslavin101@aol.com
Pueblo is an Equal Opportunity
Employer

DEPUTY COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR – JOHNSON COUNTY, KAN.: (population 430,000 & growing). Starting salary range: $86,281 – $107,851 DOQ. The Deputy County Administrator serves as the principal deputy to the County Administrator, serves as Acting County Administrator when necessary and will directly supervise multiple department directors (specific departments to be designated based on successful applicant’s experience, skills and knowledge). This will be a high visibility position with complex responsibilities to the Administrator, community, staff and elected officials. The Deputy will also be responsible for the strategic development of countywide administrative systems and will serve as a senior member of the County’s team-oriented management style.
This is an exciting opportunity to live and work in one of the nation’s premier counties. Johnson County provides a full range of services to its citizens and is the leader in the Kansas City Metropolitan area. Johnson County is a family-oriented community with outstanding educational, residential and cultural opportunities.
The position requires Master’s degree in public administration, business or closely related field and 5+ years of progressively responsible experience of varied and complex administrative work including 3 years in a supervisory position or equivalent level of experience. Please submit confidential resumes to, Johnson County Government, Human Resources, 111 South Cherry Street, Suite 2600, Olathe, KS 66061-3441 by July 31. EOE m/f/d

DIRECTOR, DEPARTMENT OF SUPPORT SERVICES ($73,454-$102,835, starting salary DOE, Plus Excellent Benefits Package) – MULTNOMAH COUNTY, ORE. (Portland, Ore., pop. 641,900): seeks seasoned, innovative leader with outstanding communications/consensus building skills to direct divisions of Human Resources, Finance, Budget/Quality, Information Services, Risk Management, Affirmative Action, Organization Learning, Labor Relations and Emergency Management ($75 Million Budget; 214 FTEs). Reports to Chair of the Board of County Commissioners. Unique opportunity to enhance effectiveness of progressive government recognized nationally for continuous quality improvement. Requires at least five years’ increasingly responsible managerial experience, preferably at executive level; Bachelor’s degree, preferably post-graduate work in business or public administration. Brochure and application form available at: www.co.multnomah.or.us/jobs.html or call (503) 988-5015. Closes Friday, July 21.

ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR – CAROLINE COUNTY, VA.: The County of Caroline, Virginia, a developing locality of 22,000 located along the I-95 corridor between Richmond and Washington, D.C. is accepting resumes for the position of Economic Development Director. This is a department head position responsible for developing and directing a program designed to foster and encourage economic development, increase job opportunities and capital investment and maximize the county’s business, industrial, commercial and tourism potential. Works with tourism advisory committee and paid staff to develop and implement tourism related goals and manage tourism budget. Communicates regularly with the public and local businesses on community and economic development related issues.
A thorough knowledge of the principles and practices of economic, industrial, commercial and tourism development is required along with considerable knowledge of the techniques used in business and industry recruitment and the Commonwealth of Virginia’s business assistance/incentive programs. Bachelor’s degree in marketing, planning, business or public administration, public relations or a related field and at least three years increasingly responsible experience in a related position preferred. Salary range $40,382 to $58,831. Starting salary is dependent on qualifications. Reports to County Administrator.
Applicants should send a cover letter and resume by July 17 to the County Administrator’s Office, P.O. Box 447, Bowling Green, Virginia 22427. A copy of the job description for the position may be obtained by contacting County Administrator’s Office at (804) 633-5380 or by accessing the County’s website at www.co.caroline.va.us. The County of Caroline is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

ECONOMIC AND FISCAL POLICY ANALYST, COMMISSION ON LOCAL GOVERNMENT – COMMONWEALTH OF VIRGINIA: State agency seeks applicants for position with responsibility for the comparative analysis of the social, economic and fiscal attributes of localities. Duties will include the design, construction, and administration of microcomputer data systems relative to the characteristics of localities in Virginia and the nation at large; and the conduct of quantitative research pursuant to agency requirements, including the production and analysis of tables and graphics using the software applications specified below.
Applicants should possess job-related experience in the MS-Windows environment with the following: SPSS, Stata, Visual FoxPro, Access, and Excel (concurrent experience with the desired computer applications is acceptable); and familiarity with the electronic datasets and technical documentation issued by the U.S. Census Bureau, state and local governments and institutions of higher education with respect to the social, economic and fiscal characteristics of counties, cities and towns. Advanced degree in political science, public administration, economics, sociology, statistics, or applied research discipline is preferred. Relevant training and experience evincing the desired knowledge, skills, and ability may be substituted for the academic degree.
Starting salary range: $36,962 – $45,000. Initial salary commensurate with qualifications and previous experience.
Please submit all letters of interest with resume and state application form to:
Stephen Ziony, Economist
Supervisor
Commission on Local Government
900 E. Main Street, Suite 103
Richmond, VA 23219
All applications must be received no later than 5:00 p.m. on July 14, 2000. An Equal Opportunity/ Affirmative Action Employer.
Phone: 804-786-6761
FAX: 804-371-7999
E-mail: sziony@clg.state.va.us
FINANCE MANAGER – BOULDER COUNTY, COLO.: (Population: 280,000) $65,484–$91,020 / DOQ. Requires bachelor’s degree in business or public administration, or finance (Master’s preferred), and 5 years increasingly responsible professional governmental accounting experience, including 3 years supervisory experience. C.P.A. desirable. Responsible for accounts payable and receivable, fixed assets, financial accounting system, purchasing, grant accounting, mill levy certification, and annual audit. Apply to Boulder County Human Resources, P.O. Box 471, Boulder, CO 80306. Open until filled. For more information, see web site at www.co.boulder.co.us. EOE

MANAGER, COMMISSION ON AFFORDABLE HOUSING – PALM BEACH COUNTY, FLA.: $45,348. Develops & coordinates affordable housing policies & programs mandated by the PBC Affordable Housing Ordinance & Comp. Plan. Plans, organizes, promotes & monitors programs & policies designed to implement the State Housing Initiatives Partnership Prog. (SHIP). MS/MA Urban/Reg. Planning, Pub./Bus. Adm./related; 3 yrs. professional exp. in planning & managing affordable housing programs. (or MS/MA in Pub. Policy, Pol. Sci. or Mgmt. & 4 yrs. exp.). Prefer exp. working with county affordable housing issues/comp. plans; providing info. To the gen. public, dev. community, local lending industry/media; writing conditions for approval of projects; underwriting dev. projects in pub./private sector. Appl./resumes must include. SS#, pos. title, any Vet. Pref. Doc. & be recd. By 5 pm 7/7/00. Palm Beach County Personnel, 50 S. Military Tr. #210, W. Palm Beach, FL 33415 Fax 561/233-4604 or 616-6893; www.co.palm-beach.fl.us EO/AA M/F/D/V (DFWP)