Commission Administrative Officer
About The Position
Minnehaha County is accepting applications for a Commission Administrative Officer to directly advise and support the Board of County Commissioners in the leadership and administration of Minnehaha County government. Our full-time leadership team includes five elected officials and twelve appointed department heads who lead more than 700 staff over 17 departments. This is an appointed position; the incumbent serves at the pleasure of the Board of County Commissioners pursuant to SDCL 7-8-20. We are looking for a proven community leader who is passionate about creating organizational excellence in local government. The individual selected will serve as a strategic visionary with the enthusiasm and perseverance to navigate a complex landscape to ensure the Commission's policies, procedures, and programs are successfully implemented. Click on the Position Profile to learn more! Please attach a cover letter and resume to the online application.
Requirements
- 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.
- 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.
Nice To Haves
- Comparable combination of education and experience may be considered.
- An MBA or JD preferred.
- The successful candidate will be a transformational leader committed to the continuous improvement of government operations and the services we provide to our growing community.
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.
Benefits
- paid holidays
- generous Paid Time Off program
- extended sick leave
- retirement plan through the South Dakota Retirement System
- an optional supplemental retirement program
- health, dental, and life insurance
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
