Strategic Commission Administrator & Policy Leader

Minnehaha County; Sioux Falls (SD); On-site; USD 154,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid holidays

PTO - Generous vacation

Extended sick leave

South Dakota Retirement System

Supplemental retirement program

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Life insurance

Job summary

Minnehaha County is seeking a Commission Administrative Officer to advise and support the Board of County Commissioners in leading the county government. The role oversees leadership across 17 departments and 700 staff, guiding policies, procedures, and programs with a focus on organizational excellence.

The successful candidate will be a transformational leader, skilled in public administration, budgeting, and stakeholder collaboration, serving at the pleasure of the Board under SDCL 7-8-20.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in public administration, business, or closely related field and seven years of increasingly responsible experience in public administration or closely related field.
• Ability to develop and negotiate collaborative relationships with local, regional, and national stakeholders to advance County legislative agendas.
• Thorough knowledge of principles and practices of public administration, state laws and regulations, and budget processes; MBA or JD preferred.

Responsibilities

• Advise and support a five-member, part-time Board of County Commissioners in the leadership of County government.
• Coordinate short and long-range planning processes for overall County operations.
• Collaborate with department heads, state agencies, other local governments, boards, partners, stakeholders and the public to implement policies and programs.
• Develop and maintain relationships with legislators to provide information and advance the County legislative agenda.
• Prepare legislation for consideration, testify before committees, and analyze the County for operational impacts from enacted legislation.
• Represent the Commissioners at meetings with other government entities and in labor relations and contract negotiations.
• Coordinate with the County Auditor in preparation and review of budgets and organize budget hearings.
• Supervise Commission Office staff including hiring, training, daily supervision, and performance management.

Skills

Leadership

Public speaking

Relationship building

Education

Bachelor's degree in public administration or related field

Job description

Minnehaha County is seeking a Commission Administrative Officer to advise and support the Board of County Commissioners in leading the county government. The role oversees leadership across 17 departments and 700 staff, guiding policies, procedures, and programs with a focus on organizational excellence.

The successful candidate will be a transformational leader, skilled in public administration, budgeting, and stakeholder collaboration, serving at the pleasure of the Board under SDCL 7-8-20.