Strategic County Policy and Administration Lead

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

Benefits offered by this job

Paid holidays

Paid Time Off

Retirement plan

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Life insurance

Supplemental retirement program

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 700+ employees and coordinates policies, budgets, and contracts across departments.

The successful candidate will be a transformational leader with a strong background in public administration, budgeting, and legislative relations, and may hold an MBA or JD. The position includes a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• A 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.
• Comparable combination of education and experience may be considered.
• 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, and an 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, various County boards, partners, stakeholders and the public to coordinate and implement policies and programs.
• Develop and maintain business relationships with legislators to provide information and advance County legislative agenda.
• Prepare legislation for consideration, testify before legislative committees, and analyze and prepare the County for operational impacts resulting from enacted legislation.
• Represent the Commissioners at meetings with other government entities. Present at public speaking engagements to provide information about County government operations.
• Represent the Commission in labor relations and contract negotiations. Assist in the preparation and review of County contracts for goods and services.
• Coordinate with the Commission and County Auditor in preparation and review of the County budgets. Organize budget hearings and monitor budget performance on a continuing basis.
• Oversee the preparation of ordinances, resolutions, briefing memorandums and other information for the Commission meeting agenda.
• Supervise Minnehaha County Commission Office staff including hiring, training, daily supervision, and performance management.

Skills

Leadership

Policy development

Public administration

Budget processes

Legislative liaison

Education

Bachelor's degree in public administration or related field

MBA or JD preferred

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 700+ employees and coordinates policies, budgets, and contracts across departments.

The successful candidate will be a transformational leader with a strong background in public administration, budgeting, and legislative relations, and may hold an MBA or JD. The position includes a comprehensive benefits package.