National Association of Counties * Washington, D.C.      Vol. 33, No. 20 * October 29, 2001

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DIRECTOR — COUNTY OF CUYAGHOGA, OHIO.
The Board of County Commissioners is seeking qualified applicants for the position of Director of the Department of Children and Family Services. Salary: Commensurate with experience.
The Cuyahoga County Board of Commissioners is seeking a director with comprehensive knowledge of the needs of children and Child Welfare Policy challenges, who has exceptional leadership skills, is a consensus builder and a visionary thinker with proven change management experience. The successful candidate will have a Master’s Degree preferably in a child welfare related field and ten years experience in the management of a large organization.
The Department of Children and Family Services’ mission is to assure that children at risk of abuse or neglect are protected and nurtured within a family and with the support of the community. The director will lead a staff of 1,200 and oversee a budget of $180 million. This position offers a unique opportunity to mange day to day operations in program areas such as Hotline, Intake, Family Services, Foster Care, and Adoptions and forge partnerships within neighborhoods and communities that will link both public and private entities, dedicated to the welfare of children and families.
For additional information, please access the County’s Web site: www.cuyahoga.oh.us.
Application Procedure — Submit a completed Board of Commissioners’ Application for Employment and/or resume to the Office of Human Resources, Room 417, County Administration Building, 1219 Ontario Street, Cleveland, Ohio 44113. DO NOT FAX application and/or resume.
APPLICATIONS MUST BE RECEIVED BY 4:30 P.M., NOVEMBER 5, 2001
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DIRECTOR OF COMMUNICATIONS AND EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT —
TOMPKINS COUNTY, N.Y.
Salary range is $55,610 to $60,417.
Tompkins County, New York, is seeking an individual with leadership qualities and high level of technical expertise to manage the operation of a brand new, state of the art 24/7 E-911 communications center including police, fire and EMS. The department consists of 27 employees and is supported by the general fund and a dedicated tax. The director works under the administrative oversight of the County Administrator with wide leeway allowed for the exercise of independent judgment.
A thorough knowledge of the technology, operations, management and maintenance of an enhanced 911 system consisting of an 800 MHz public safety and multi-disciplined trunked radio system, associated radio infrastructure, computer aided dispatch, records management, telephone, and all associated computer and console systems is required. The successful candidate will have a vision of a modern communications center and the ability to achieve that goal. The Director must communicate effectively and relate well with personnel, the public, various law enforcement, fire, and emergency response agencies and ensure that all telecommunications personnel share the vision and exceed expectations.
The position requires a bachelors degree in Business Management, Public or Business Administration, Communications, Telecommunications, Communications Technology, Information Technology, Computer Science or a closely related field and four years of public safety or emergency response experience, one year supervising dispatch personnel; or an Associates as specified and six years experience, two years supervisory; or high school/GED and ten years experience, two years supervisory. The current salary range is $55,610 to $60,417 with a comprehensive benefits package. Details and Applications:
www.tompkins-co.org Tompkins County Personnel, 125 E. Court St., Ithaca, N.Y. 14850. (607) 274-5526 Tompkins County is a equal opportunity employer committed to workforce diversity.

DIRECTOR OF HUMAN SERVICES — GLASTONBURY, CONN.
(Population: 32,000). Salary Range: $61,000–$82,500 depending on qualifications.
The town of Glastonbury, located adjacent to Hartford and widely known for its outstanding amenities, extraordinary beauty and historic character is seeking qualified candidates for the position of Director of Human Resources. Under administrative direction of the Town Manger, performs highly responsible administrative, professional and managerial work involving the leadership and direction of the Human Resources.
Major functions include: employee/labor relations: Administers and directs recruiting, testing, staffing, position classification and compensation, labor agreements, staff development and training, performance evaluations, employee assistance programs and Town Affirmative Action Plan: Directors employee benefits programs; including health insurance, dental, prescription drug plans, life insurance, pension programs and other employee benefits related to the Human Resource function: Worker’s Compensation; safety programs; maintains and enforces the Town’s personnel policies and procedures; chief spokesperson for labor negotiations; represents the Town Manger in employer/employee related matters.
Requirements: Master’s degree in Public Administration, Human Resources, Personnel Administration, Business Administration, or combination of relevant training and experience. Seven (7) years progressively responsible experience in Human Resource management and employee relations experience, including five (5) years of supervisory responsibility.
Send resume by January 14, 2002 to:
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
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WATER SUPERINTENDENT — COLUMBUS COUNTY, N.C.
Salary Range: $27,942–$44,670. Deadline; November 30, 2001.
County of approximately 54,000 located 45 miles west of Wilmington and 50 miles north of Myrtle Beach is seeking a Water Superintendent who is responsible for overall operations of the systems, preparing budgets, supervise new construction, supervise maintence, receive and respond to customer inquiries and all functions related to public water systems. Works under the supervision of the County Administrator. County residency is required. Must have a minimum of a high school Water Distribution Certification, a Class I Collections Certification, CDL (Class A), Competent Persons Trenching Training, and Cross Connections Training.
Desired qualifications are Grade B Certifications, Salary Range: $27,942–$44,670. Deadline; November 30, 2001. Submit resume and cover letter to: Debbie Long, Personnel Director, 111 Washington Street, Whiteville, N.C. 28472. Columbus County is an Equal Opportunity Employer.