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National Association of Counties • Washington, D.C.      Vol. 34, No. 5 • March 11 , 2002




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COUNTY ENGINEER — FRANKLIN COUNTY, IOWA

Franklin County, Iowa, is seeking qualified applicants for the position of County Engineer. Position requires registration as Professional Engineer in the state of Iowa. Registration as a Land Surveyor in Iowa is preferred, but not required.

The County Engineer is responsible for the overall planning, direction, coordination, and supervision of the County Secondary Roads Department, including the effective, safe, and efficient construction, maintenance, and engineering of all county secondary roads and related services.

It should be accomplished in a manner designed to achieve the best possible quality of design, services and materials at the most reasonable cost in meeting the needs of County residents and taxpayers for a network of good Secondary Roads. May be assigned other duties of a public works nature as the need arises.

Sitting, climbing, standing, walking, turning, bending, and occasional lifting of up to 30 pounds required. Ability to work in hot, cold, wet, dusty, dirty, noisy, and fumy conditions. Should be able to work occasional irregular hours — subject to call 24 hours/day.

Resumes must be received by
4:00 p.m. on April 19, 2002.
Submit resume to: Franklin County
Board of Supervisors
Courthouse
PO Box 26
Hampton, IA 50441
Phone: (641) 456-5624
FAX: (641) 456-6001
E-mail: mgiddings@co.franklin.ia.us

DIRECTOR OF JUVENILE COMMUNITY JUSTICE — DESCHUTES COUNTY (BEND) ORE.

Salary: $61,176–$83,686

Current annual range, plus county paid PERS and exceptional benefits. Deschutes County (Bend), in the heart of Central Oregon, seeks highly successful, progressive minded professional with superior skills in executive management, building partnerships, and interpersonal communications to direct a department known nationally for its commitment to the community and to Balanced and Restorative Justice principles and practices. The Juvenile Community Justice Department, unique among Oregon counties and the country for its innovative programs and fundraising initiatives, has 58 FTE employees and numerous on-call staff with an annual operating budget of $4,872,086.

The Director is appointed by and reports to the Board of County Commissioners. Through subordinate staff, the Director is responsible for assuring all plans, programs, and activities are consistent with the County vision of community-oriented crime prevention and safe, secure citizens. Requires considerable knowledge and skill in administrative management, best field practices, performance measurement, staff and organization development, and intergovernmental relations. Ideal candidate will be respected leader with Bachelor’s degree in relevant field with minimum eight years’ responsible managerial experience with five years’ supervisory experience, OR any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience. Master’s and evidence of continuing education and professional growth preferred. To apply, please send cover letter, resume with salary history, and five work related references (including past/present subordinate, peer supervisor) no later than Friday, April 5 to: Gwendolyn Harvey, Public Sector Search & Selection, Attn: DC DJCJ, PMB#409, Three Monroe Parkway, Suite P, Lake Oswego, OR 97035. Phone (503) 636-3265/ Fax (503) 534-9442. Brochure available. E-mail ghsearch@teleport.com or visit www.deschutes.org.


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