ASSISTANT CHIEF COUNTY ASSESSMENT OFFICER—LAKE COUNTY, ILL.
Salary: $61,872–$78,191
Lake County, Illinois is located between Chicago and the Illinois state line in the northeast corner of the state. The county population is nearly 650,000. The county enterprise employs nearly 3,000 full-time staff. We are currently seeking an experienced manager to serve as the top assistant to the Chief County Assessment Officer. The Chief County Assessment Office oversees the work of 18 elected township assessors as well as handling all property valuation complaints as the staff for the county Board of Review. There are over 250,000 real estate parcels in Lake County.
Presently, the county utilizes Manatron’s ProVal as its valuation tool and the tax administration tool is Ascend by ASIX. Qualifications: Requires at least a Bachelor’s degree supplemented by college course work in real estate and property appraisal.
Applicants should have at least seven years of progressive experiences in real property appraisal with responsibilities of a supervisory nature. In addition, applicants must possess a valid driver’s license and have a satisfactory driving record. Interested applicants must submit resume or application to Lake County Department of Human Resources, 18 North County Street, Waukegan, Illinois 60085. Deadline for applications is April 1, 2003. EOE.
COMMUNICATIONS MANAGER — LAKE COUNTY, ILL.
Salary: $67,831– $86,010 DOQ + excellent benefits.
Lake County government is a large, diverse organization with an annual budget of $360 million and 2,800 professionals. Reporting to the County Administrator, the Communications Manager is a skilled leader, managing a staff involved in assuring that accessible, easily understood information about the vision, mission and services of the organization is readily available to citizens. Develops issue management strategy, supervises the research, analysis and forecasting of emerging issues, and ensures the most effective communications medium is used.
Responsible for public relations policies and programs covering a broad range of public relations activities. Also responsible for the cable television station and the development, preparation, negotiation and administration of media contracts.
Requires considerable knowledge of public relations principles and practices and mediums used that support the internal and external communication needs of a large organization. Bachelor’s degree in journalism, communications or related field and six years of progressively more responsible experience in the development and maintenance of a public relations program. Apply by February 14th to: Lake County, Human Resources Dept., 18 N. County St., 7th Floor, Waukegan, IL 60085 or via email to resume@co.lake.il.us; www.co.lake.il.us.
COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR—LA PAZ COUNTY, ARIZ.
Salary: $75,000 to $98,000, D.O.E.
The La Paz County Board of Supervisors is now accepting applications for County Administrator, starting annual salary $75,000 to $98,000, D.O.E. Under direction of the Board of Supervisors, serves as chief administrative officer of La Paz County with approximately 270 employees and $23 million budget.
Requirements: Minimum 7 years of progressively responsible administrative and management experience in government, including 3 years in a managerial or supervisory capacity; a Bachelor’s Degree in Public or Business Administration from an accredited college or university; or any combination of education, professional training and work experience which demonstrates the potential ability to perform the duties of the position.
Job description and employment applications are available at the Board of Supervisors Office, 1108 Joshua Ave., Parker, AZ 85344, or call (928) 669-6115; or visit our Web site to download application and job description: www.co.la-paz.az.us. This position is open until filled.
La Paz County is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR—QUEEN ANNE’S COUNTY, MD.
Salary: Negotiable /Non-Merit Contractual Position.
Chief Administrator with responsibility for the administration of the various functions of County government in accordance with the policies of the County Commissioners of Queen Anne’s County. Bachelor’s degree in public or business administration, engineering or planning or a law degree.
5 or more years experience in public sector agency management; or an equivalent combination of education and experience. For job description/application contact:
Queen Anne’s County
Department of Human Resources
107 North Liberty Street
Centreville, Maryland 21617
(410) 758-4406
www.qac.org
Applications must be received by February 14, 2003. EOE.
COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR — STAFFORD COUNTY, VA.
Salary: Reopened/Higher Salary Range — Up to $160,000 per year
DOQ/E.
Operates under Board of Supervisors. Board has authority over local taxation, budgets, borrowing. CA directs County operations. Minimum of BA/BS in Public/Business Administration/related field. MA/MS preferred. Experience, as city/county manager/administrator in growing community desired. See www.mercergroupinc.com. Brochure from/send resumes immediately to James Mercer, The Mercer Group, Inc., 5579B Chamblee Dunwoody Road, #511, Atlanta, GA 30338. Voice - 770.551.0403; fax 770.399.9749; e-mail: mercer@mindspring.com. EOE.
COUNTY COORDINATOR/ADMINISTRATOR — BENTON COUNTY, MINN.
Salary: $72,716-$98,134 annually with excellent benefit package.
Benton County is seeking a qualified candidate to oversee, supervise and administer all aspects of operation and budget for Benton County. This position has direct supervision over all coordinator, property management, and information services staff. Master’s Degree in Public Administration or related field and 10 years of local government experience required or any combination of equivalent knowledge, skills and abilities. Salary range: $72,716-$98,134 annually with excellent benefit package. Contact Benton County Human Resources Director, Courthouse, PO Box 129, Foley MN 56329 or call (320) 986-5086 (TDD: 320-968-8842). Application materials can also be obtained by visiting Benton County’s Web site at www.co.benton.mn.us. Required application deadline is February 14th, 2003 by 4:30 p.m. or until filled by a qualified candidate. EOE.
DIRECTOR OF COMMUNITY CORRECTIONS — RAMSEY COUNTY, MN.
Salary: $86,700- $114,288 DOQ + ben.
Ramsey County, MN is seeking candidates for Director of Community Corrections. Resp. incl. directing dept. staff; dev. & admin. budget over $53 million; strategic plng; and grant admin. Works with County Board, Dist. Court Bench, various State, local & non-prof. agencies, etc. Meets w/citizens, community groups and legislators. Req. exc. Written/oral comm skills; analytical, planning & admin. abilities; ability to dev. & maint effect work relations w/indiv in crim just. sys., other county. & gov. depts., private sector,& media; demonstrated ability to motivate staff & promote diversity w/in org. Also req thorough knowledge of corrections admin, incl. laws, rules & regs. governing services, programs, & avail of funding sources. MA in Crim. Just., Publ. Admin, Bus. Admin, or rel. field, plus 10 yrs. prog. resp. prof. exp incl. supervisory & admin. resp. in corrections, w/minimum five yrs. as director, assistant/division dir, or equiv.
Open until filled. Submit resume detailing exp., ind. size of org., scope of budgets & resp. for staff supervision and three references to:
Ramsey County HR, 430 RCGCW, 50 W. Kellogg Blvd., St. Paul, MN 55102; 651-266-2700; TDD 651-266-2728. Position open until filled; initial screening of resumes will occur on February 12, 2003. Initial interviews are tentatively scheduled for February 24, 2003. For more info., and position profile, visit www.co.ramsey.mn.us.
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR — MWCOG
Salary: mid-to-upper 100s.
The Board of Directors of the Metropolitan Washington Council of Governments (COG), Washington, D.C., seeks a highly skilled and proven executive to lead and manage an outstanding staff and world-class organization which represents the regional and intergovernmental interests of the Washington, D.C. metropolitan area (4.5 million people; 18 local government member jurisdictions; 3,011 square mile area). The Executive Director is appointed by 28-member Board of Directors, offices in Washington D.C. and oversees a staff of 125 and $21M budget. Bachelor’s degree required; graduate degree in public administration, public policy, planning or business preferred.
Regional Council of Governments executive-level experience or local government chief administrator experience strongly preferred but not required. Knowledge of planning, transportation, homeland security/emergency preparedness, air/water quality, public safety, economic development, human services, housing, environment, inter-local cooperation, land use, e-government and related regional issues important.
Ability to interact openly, effectively and diplomatically with a diverse urban/suburban/and rural oriented governmental membership representing a wide variety of views and interests required. Strong leadership, management, interpersonal/communication skills and experience in reporting to a policy Board essential. In-depth knowledge of governmental principles, processes and state and federal relations important. Anticipated starting salary mid-to-upper 100s; final salary/benefits negotiable, DOQE.
Position open until filled; to assure consideration, submit materials by Feb. 21. Additional position information available upon release at www.pargroupltd.com. Submit resume and cover letter in confidence, to the COG’s recruitment consultants: Gregory T. Kuhn, Ph.D. or Karl Nollenberger, Vice-Presidents, The PAR Group - Paul A. Reaume, Ltd., 100 N. Waukegan Rd., Suite 211, Lake Bluff, IL 60044. TEL: 847/234-0005; FAX: 847/234-8309; Email: resume@pargroupltd.com.
COG is an Equal Opportunity Employer — women and minorities encouraged to apply.
VETERANS SERVICES SUPERVISOR—POLK COUNTY, FLA.
Salary: $33,758 annually.
QUALIFICATIONS: AA/AS and four (4) years of administrative experience or a BS/BA degree and two (2) years of administrative experience. Experience must include a minimum of two (2) years as a Veteran Services counselor.
Must be a veteran who served at least 18 months active duty as a member of the Armed Forces of the United States during a period of war, as defined in Title 38, U.S.C.; and was separated from such service under honorable conditions, or the surviving spouse of any such veteran. Any honorably discharged wartime veteran who was so discharged for service-connected or aggravated medical reasons before serving 18 months of active duty; who completed a tour of duty other than active for training, regardless of the length of the tour; or who satisfied his/her military obligation in a manner other than active duty for training or reserve duty. Must have a valid driver’s license and be able to secure a valid Florida driver’s license at the time of employment. Excellent benefits.
Submit a resume to: Polk County BOCC, Personnel Division, P.O. Box 9005, Drawer CA03, Bartow, FL 33831-9005, (863) 534-6030, or for more details on this position and/or to complete an application, visit our Web site: www.polk-county.net. EOE M/F/D/V.
