County Administrator - Meeker County

Central Minnesota Jobs and Training Services, Inc.; Minnesota; On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

The County Administrator is the administrative head of the County, responsible for oversight and performance monitoring of all County departments and services. Duties include advising the County Board on policies, strategic planning, and supervising management within the County, as well as overseeing finances and budget planning.

Final dates are listed for finalist selection and interviews; inquiries can be directed to Pat Melvin via [e-mail] or 612-385-7162.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Public Administration or related field; eight years of related experience or an equivalent combination of education.
• A master’s degree is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and monitor performance of county departments and services.
• Advise County Board on policies and procedures, strategic planning, and budget planning.
• Lead and develop management and supervise county finances and annual/long-term budgeting processes.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Public Administration or related field

Master’s degree preferred

Job description

Job Posting

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.

Minimum Qualifications

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.

Finalists will be selected on September 29, 2026, and final interviews will be held on October 16, 2026. Please direct any questions to Pat Melvin at [e-mail] or 612-385-7162.

Benefits information is not available for this position. Please contact the city directly for this information.