Commission Administrative Officer

Clay Today; Sioux Falls, Northern (SD, KY); Hybride; USD 155 000 - 171 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

12 paid holidays

Generous PTO

Health insurance

Dental & Vision insurance

SD Retirement System

and more!

Résumé du poste

Minnehaha County is seeking a Commission Administrative Officer to directly support the Board of County Commissioners in administering county government. The role demands transformational leadership and continuous improvement of operations for a growing community.

The ideal candidate holds a bachelor’s degree in public or business administration with seven years in public administration; an MBA or JD is preferred, plus strong skills in Word, Excel, and PowerPoint for governance and budgeting

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in public or business administration or closely related field.
• Seven years of increasingly responsible experience in public administration or related field.
• MBA or JD preferred.

Responsabilités

• Support the Board of County Commissioners in administering county government.
• Direct and oversee complex administrative functions and budgeting processes.
• Train and supervise staff and explain policy to staff, lawmakers and partners.
• Communicate policy recommendations to state lawmakers and agencies.

Connaissances

Leadership

Public administration

Project management

Budgeting

Communication

Formation

Bachelor's degree in public or business administration

Outils

Microsoft Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Description du poste

Commission Administrative Officer

Minnehaha County is accepting applications for a Commission Administrative Officer to directly support the Board of County Commissioners in the administration of Minnehaha County government.

What You Need To Succeed In This Role:

The successful candidate will be a transformational leader committed to the continuous improvement of government operations and the services we provide to our growing community. A bachelor's degree in public or business administration, or closely related field, plus seven years of increasingly responsible experience in public administration, or closely related field is required. Demonstrated leadership, public sector finance knowledge, project managment experience and an MBA or JD is preferred.

The ideal candidate demonstrates advanced proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, Power Point, and related productivity tools and communicates effectively in both verbal and written forms. The candidate consistently builds and maintains positive, collaborative relationships with collegaues, partner agencies, and the public and maintains a professional presence interacting with others in a respectful, approachable manner.

This role requires thorough knowledge of the principles and practices of public administration, applicable state laws and regulations, and the organization, functions, and interdependencies of County departments. The successful candidate is skilled in administering, planning, and directing complex administrative functions and is well-versed in County budget processes, including revenue sources, statutory requirements, fund balances, and general accounting practices and principles.

The candidate also demonstrates strong command of state procurement and bid laws; County policy; and the preparation, review and negotiation of contract documents. They are proficient with rules, procedures, and processes of state legislative sessions and can effectively communicate policy recommendations to state lawmakers, lobbyist organizations, and state agency personnel. Finally, the candidate has proven ability to train and supervise staff and to interpret and explain County policy and regulations.

Benefits include:

• 12 paid holidays
• generous PTO
• health
• dental & vision insurance
• SD Retirement System
• and much more!

Hiring range is $5,952 - $6,561 biweekly with a full earning potential of $8,394 biweekly.