Strategic County Leadership & Policy Officer

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

Benefits offered by this job

Paid holidays

Generous PTO

Extended sick leave

Retirement plan (SDRS)

Supplemental retirement option

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Life insurance

Job summary

Minnehaha County is seeking a Commission Administrative Officer to advise and support the five-member Board of County Commissioners in leadership and administration of County government. The role oversees a large organization with multiple departments and a broad policy agenda.

We expect a transformational leader with a strong background in public administration, budget processes, and legislative liaison work.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Advise and support the five-member Board of County Commissioners in leadership of County government.
• Coordinate short and long-range planning for overall County operations.
• Develop relationships with legislators to advance the County legislative agenda and prepare legislation.

Skills

Public administration

Leadership

Budget processes

Legislation

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 five-member Board of County Commissioners in leadership and administration of County government. The role oversees a large organization with multiple departments and a broad policy agenda.

We expect a transformational leader with a strong background in public administration, budget processes, and legislative liaison work.