ASSISTANT COUNTY ATTORNEY — GLOUCESTER COUNTY, VA.
Starting salary: $47,029 (salary range $47,029–$70,544), plus an excellent fringe benefit package. Full-time position with the County of Gloucester beginning July 1, 2001. Position primarily performs professional work for the Department of Social Services, and advises various County boards, agencies and offices on legal matters and represents the County in court when necessary, or as assigned by County Attorney. Individual is responsible for preparing or reviewing and/or editing contracts, deeds, leases, resolutions, ordinances and other legal documents on behalf of the County and must exercise considerable initiative and independent judgment in various phases of work. Employment is at the pleasure of the County Attorney. Minimum requirements: Graduation from an accredited school of law and 1 to 3 years of experience in the practice of law; or any equivalent combination of training and experience which provides the required skills, knowledge and abilities. Must be admitted to the Virginia State Bar; or eligible to be so admitted within three months of hire. Deadline: Completed application packet, including approved County application, resume and three letters of reference must be received no later than 4:30 p.m., May 25, 2001 in the Human Resources Department. For an application packet please contact the Gloucester County Human Resource Department, 6467 Main St. (P.O. Box 329), Gloucester, VA 23061 or phone (804) 693-5690. Applicants with disabilities may request reasonable accommodations during the selection process. EOE M/F/D

COUNTY ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER — SAN BERNARDINO COUNTY, CALIF. Salary DOQ.
San Bernardino County, geographically the largest county in the continental US, is an exciting and dynamic charter county that is governed by a full-time, five-member Board of Supervisors. The CAO serves at the pleasure of the Board.
Most County Department Heads, except those that are elected, report to the CAO for managerial purposes. The County has over 16,000 full-time employees. The FY 2000-2001 total budget is $2.2 billion. This unique and challenging opportunity is now available due to the retirement of the current CAO.
The ideal candidate will be an effective, highly skilled, multi-program administrator with a record of demonstrated achievement and integrity. Salary DOQ. To apply send a comprehensive resume, salary history, five references and a letter explaining how you meet the profile to Lonnie B. Hayhurst, L.B. HAYHURST & ASSOCIATES - 15 Pamaron Way, Suite B - Novato, CA 94949 - Phone 415.884.0544 - Fax 415.884.0533 – Email info@lbhayhurst.com. File by MAY 31, 2001. EO/ADA Compliant Employer.

CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER — SANTA CLARA COUNTY, CALIF.
Salary range: $84,443 to $107,800 Annually (depending on qualifications). The County of Santa Clara is looking for an innovative individual to fill this exciting Executive Management position. This position is in our SOCIAL SERVICES AGENCY and will primarily be responsible for managing human resource functions, as well as providing leadership and vision to assess and meet the current and future human capital needs of the Agency. $84,443 to $107,800 Annually (depending on qualifications)
OUTSTANDING EXECUTIVE MANAGEMENT BENEFIT PACKAGE EXECUTIVE MANAGEMENT SERVICES

70 W. Hedding Street, 8th Floor
San Jose, CA 95110
(408) 299-4355, ext. 207
www.sccjobs.org

COUNTY ENGINEER/PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR — BENTON COUNTY, MINN. Salary range: $56,555–$73,528 annually with excellent benefit package. Benton County is seeking a qualified individual to supervise, oversee and maintain the county highway system, ditch system and bridges according to applicable policies and regulations. Applicant must have experience with obtaining and the administration of state and federal funding. This position requires the ability to assume statutory duties, powers and responsibilities of the County Engineer as provided in the Minnesota Statutes. Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering or related field with five years experience required. Professional Engineering Minnesota License required. Salary to be negotiated depending on knowledge and experience. Salary range: $56,555–$73,528 annually with excellent benefit package. Contact Benton County Human Resource Specialist, Courthouse, PO Box 129, Foley MN 56329 or call 320-968-5086 (Telecommunication Device for the Deaf: 320-968-8842). Required application deadline is Monday, June 4th, 2001 or filled by qualified applicant. EOE.

COUNTY MANAGER — LAKE COUNTY, FLA.
“Earning Community Confidence Through Excellence in Service.”
Salary Range: $77,902–$124,624 (contractual, commensurate with experience) Closing Date: Friday, June 29, 2001.
Named for its 1,400 plus lakes, Lake County is approximately 1,200 square miles. Having recently reached a population of over 200 thousand residents, a major challenge facing the country is meeting the demands of a rapidly growing & changing diverse population while maintaining a sound fiscal position. Lake County BCC has approx. 600 employees and an annual budget of approx. 250 million.
Under the policy direction of a (5) member Board of Commissioners, the County Manager is responsible for the overall administration & implementation of the County’s services & programs through the provision of administrative & budgetary direction to department heads; conducting analyses of administrative practices or problems consistent with assuring the effective delivery of services to the citizens of Lake County; serving as the Board’s legislative liaison at the local, state and federal levels & representing the Board with community agencies & other public groups. The ideal candidate will possess a through knowledge of the principles & practices of public administration, pursuant to F.S. Chapter 125.74 (County Administrator) and have extensive knowledge of land use, economic development and transportation planning in a rapid growth environment.
The ideal candidate will also have a strong professional presence & possess leadership abilities that include following qualities and skills:
• High level of integrity & intelligence, willingness to take reasonable risks, consensus builder, good listener, innovative & decisive.
• Results-oriented; fiscally conservative; keep all levels of the organization fully informed.
• Demonstrated ability to maintain a close working relationship with the Board & department heads; ability to relate effectively & openly with the public & with managers & employees throughout the organization at all levels; ability to generate & maintain an organizational commitment to excellence in service.
• Strong interpersonal, oral & written communication skills.
Minimum Qualifications: A Master’s Degree in Public or Business Admin. or related field & (2) years of executive level exp. in a medium to large public organization (preferably county government); or a Bachelor’s Degree in Public or Business Administration or related field & (5) years of executive level exp. in a medium to large public organization (preferably county government). Lake County residency required within a reasonable time after appointment.
Equivalent combination of related training & experience may be considered. Drug Free Workplace EOE/M/F/D. This position exempt from Veterans preference. Apply Lake County Personnel 315 W Main St. Room 430 PO Box 7800 Tavares FL 32778. Applications are available at our website, www.lakegovernment.com.

COUNTY MANAGER — STANLY COUNTY, N.C.
Salary negotiable; commensurate with experience and/or education. County of approximately 56,000 located east of Charlotte, with budget of approximately $41 million and 500 full-and part-time employees. Manager serves as county’s chief administrator and is directly responsible to a five-member Board of Commissioners elected to four-year staggered terms. Supervises all county personnel matters; attends all board meetings; executes orders, ordinances, resolutions and policies adopted by the board; prepares and submits annual budget; performs any duties required or authorized by the board. Bachelor’s degree in public administration, business or related field required; Master of Public Administration (MPA) preferred; or equivalent combination of training and experience. Prefer at least three (3) years of progressively responsible local government experience, including knowledge of state law governing county administration. Ideal applicant will have good communication skills, be a good motivator and demonstrate leadership, decision-making and planning skills. Salary negotiable; commensurate with experience and/or education. County residency is required. Deadline: Friday, June 29, 2001. Submit resume and cover letter to: Joshua Morton, County Attorney, 120 King Avenue, Albermarle, NC, 28001. Stanly County is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

DIRECTOR LAND USE AND ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES — MECKLENBURG COUNTY, N.C.
Salary range $77, 401–$131,581 with competitive benefits package including 401(k) County contribution. Provides leadership to Mecklenburg County on local/regional land use and environmental policies and programs. Directs a multi-faceted agency delivering a range of services and programs including: building code enforcement; solid waste facility permitting and monitoring; surface/ground water and air quality monitoring, evaluation and enforcement; property appraisal and land record management; solid waste disposal/municipal landfill management; and storm water management. Also coordinates environmental health activities in partnership with the Health Director. Acts as primary liaison with civic groups, advisory panels, businesses, and other governmental jurisdictions on environmental and land use matters. Manages a staff of 500, an operating budget of $73 million, and a variety of community education/communication initiatives. Master’s degree in public/business administration, or a technical field to the core business areas and 15 years progressively responsible experience resolving complex technical, interpersonal and community issues, or an equivalent combination of training and experience. Salary range $77,401–$131,581 with competitive benefits package including 401(k) County contribution. Qualified candidates should submit resumes to:

County Human Resources
600 East Fourth Street, 5th Fl.
Charlotte, N.C. 28202-2836
EOE M/F/D/V

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR — CHENAGO COUNTY, N.Y.
Cornell Cooperative Extension of Chenago Co., Norwich, N.Y. Leadership for effective community education programs, building strong partnerships, and managing resources. Master’s degree and 6 yrs. of rel exp. More info: www.cce.cornell.edu. Send ltr of intent, resume, names/addresses of 4 ref & transcripts by 5/24 to: PA#243, Box 26 Kennedy Hall, Ithaca, NY 14853.

HUMAN SERVICES DEPARTMENT, DIVISION DIRECTOR ADMINISTRATION — SONOMA COUNTY, CALIF. The salary is $5,816–$7,070 monthly plus excellent benefits.
Sonoma County Human Services Department (Santa Rosa, CA) has a full time opening on its Executive Team for a Division Director of Administration. Reporting to the Human Services Director, the incumbent will have a broad range of responsibilities that are department-wide in scope and include the planning, organizing and coordination of all aspects of the Division. The position has direct responsibility for electronic data processing activities, personnel and payroll, staff development and training, welfare fraud prevention and investigations, facilities, contracts, purchasing, records management and clerical support. The incumbent will manage a division staff of approximately 100 employees, supervise six managers, and manage a budget of approximately $4.2 million.
Requirements include four years of executive or administrative experience involving the evaluation, administration, and direction of large, complex programs. We are seeking candidates with strong leadership skills, proven experience in team building and creating cooperative management relationships, analytical and problem solving skills, flexibility and creativity, and excellent communication skills, both oral and written.
The salary is $5,816–$7,070 monthly plus excellent benefits. You may request an application packet by calling Sonoma County Human Resources Department at (707) 565-2331. Or visit our website at www.sonoma-county.org and download the application. The final filing date is 5/25/01 by 5:00pm.

MANAGER, INQUIRY SERVICE — WASHINGTON, D.C.
Salary range $30-45K. Int’l City/County Mgt Assoc (ICMA), Wash DC $30-45K. Bachelor’s in pub adm or related field, MPA pref; min 2 yrs expr in loc govt or equiv expr/educ. Seeks information on effective mgmt practices, service delivery for e-library. Proficient in MS Access and Word; excel communication
skills. Resume/ltr to dgeorge@icma.org, w/ hard copy to IQ Recruitment, P O Box 2503, Wash D.C. 20013. EOE/AA