Strategic Public Administration Officer

Clay Today; Sioux Falls, Northern (SD, KY); Hybrid; USD 155,000 - 171,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

12 paid holidays

Generous PTO

Health insurance

Dental & Vision insurance

SD Retirement System

and more!

Job summary

Minnehaha County is seeking a Commission Administrative Officer to directly support the Board of County Commissioners in administering county government. The role demands transformational leadership and continuous improvement of operations for a growing community.

The ideal candidate holds a bachelor’s degree in public or business administration with seven years in public administration; an MBA or JD is preferred, plus strong skills in Word, Excel, and PowerPoint for governance and budgeting

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Support the Board of County Commissioners in administering county government.
• Direct and oversee complex administrative functions and budgeting processes.
• Train and supervise staff and explain policy to staff, lawmakers and partners.
• Communicate policy recommendations to state lawmakers and agencies.

Skills

Leadership

Public administration

Project management

Budgeting

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in public or business administration

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Minnehaha County is seeking a Commission Administrative Officer to directly support the Board of County Commissioners in administering county government. The role demands transformational leadership and continuous improvement of operations for a growing community.

The ideal candidate holds a bachelor’s degree in public or business administration with seven years in public administration; an MBA or JD is preferred, plus strong skills in Word, Excel, and PowerPoint for governance and budgeting