County Administrator

COUNTY OF MEEKER; Minnesota; On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

HSA options

VEBA options

FSA options

Vacation leave

Sick leave

12 paid holidays

Basic life insurance

Supplemental life insurance

Short-term disability

Long-term disability

Group accident

Critical illness

Hospital insurance

Tuition reimbursement

Student loan assistance

PSLF eligibility

Employee Assistance Program

Employee recognition

Employee referrals

Job summary

The County of Meeker is seeking a County Administrator to serve as the administrative head of the County, overseeing all departments and services. You will advise the County Board on policies, supervise management, and lead strategic planning and leadership development.

Responsibilities include overseeing finances, facilitating annual and long-term budget planning, and ensuring effective service delivery to residents. A strong public administration background is essential for this role.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Public Administration or related field, and eight (8) years of related experience, or an equivalent combination. A master’s degree is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the County's administrative operations, supervise management within the County, and lead strategic planning and leadership development.
• Oversee finances, facilitate annual and long-term budget planning, and ensure effective service delivery to residents.

Education

Bachelor's in Public Administration

Master's degree preferred

Job description

• County HSA contribution, HSA, VEBA, and FSA options
• Vacation and sick leave, 24-hour vacation bank upon hire, and 12 paid holidays
• No-cost basic life insurance, supplemental life insurance, and short- and long-term disability
• Group accident, critical illness, and hospital insurance
• Tuition reimbursement, student loan assistance, and Public Student Loan Forgiveness eligibility
• Employee Assistance Program, employee recognition, and employee referral programs

Application Deadline: September 9, 2026

Job Summary: The County Administrator is the administrative head of the County and is responsible for the oversight and performance monitoring of all County departments and services. Responsibilities include advising the County Board on policies and procedures, strategic planning, supervisory responsibility for management within the County, leadership development, and overseeing and managing County finances, including facilitation of the annual and long-term budget planning process.

View the full position profile at https://www.ddahumanresources.com/active-searches.

Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in Public Administration, or related field, and eight (8) years of related experience, or an equivalent combination of education. A master’s degree is preferred.

Please direct any questions to Pat Melvin at [e-mail] or 612-385-7162.