Strategic County Administrator

Minnehaha County; Watertown (SD); On-site; USD 155,000 - 171,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid holidays

Paid Time Off

Retirement plan

Health insurance

Job summary

Minnehaha County is seeking a Commission Administrative Officer to advise and support the five-member Board of County Commissioners in the leadership and administration of county government. The role entails coordinating strategic planning, budgets, and policy implementation in a complex local government environment.

The successful candidate will possess a bachelor’s degree in public administration or related field and at least seven years of progressively responsible experience, with MBA or JD

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Advise and support the five-member Board of County Commissioners in leadership of County government.
• Coordinate long-range planning and budget processes for County operations.
• Prepare and analyze legislation; testify before committees and inform the County on operational impacts.

Skills

Public administration

Leadership

Policy development

Budget management

Legislative relations

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Minnehaha County is seeking a Commission Administrative Officer to advise and support the five-member Board of County Commissioners in the leadership and administration of county government. The role entails coordinating strategic planning, budgets, and policy implementation in a complex local government environment.

The successful candidate will possess a bachelor’s degree in public administration or related field and at least seven years of progressively responsible experience, with MBA or JD