Open Until Filled. First review of applications 3/6/2025. 
Interview date 3/20/2025 (No virtual interviews will be offered). 
Top finalist appointment at Martin McAllister 3/31/2025.    

1. Carries out day-to-day administrative functions of the County. Establishes goals and objectives for all departments to ensure compliance with County Board policy directives, and applicable rules and regulations. Provides assistance and management direction to County departments and programs through program review, fiscal control, and administrative overview.
2. Prepares and recommends policy to the County Board regarding county government operations. Advises the County Board regarding short and long range goals and recommends appropriate programs to attain them. Provides direction for the overall operation of county government and coordination with elected and state appointed offices.
3. Provides supervision and direction to subordinate staff and department heads in developing policy recommendations and programs and in clarifying and delegating County Board directives and policies.
4. Manages central service functions, including preparation for official Board proceedings. Provides central administrative services to all County departments, including human resources, information systems, building maintenance, property management, risk management, purchasing, motor pool, and other services. Ensures effective risk management programs and practices (safety, liability, property, etc.) exist to preserve and protect County assets. Prepares and recommends policy to the County Board regarding County government operations.
5. May participate in union contract negotiations and act as the chief negotiator. Participates in the management of said contracts. Adjusts grievances on behalf of the employer.
6. Directs and coordinates the management of County finances, including the preparation and presentation of proposed annual budgets and a Capital Improvement Plan. Analyzes data and makes recommendations. Reviews and revises department budget proposals, consolidates department budgets, reviews and/or alters any budget County-wide; prepares the budget message, presents the preliminary and final budget proposals, and administers the approved budget. Directs the establishment and development of the County's budgetary system to be used by all departments, including County-wide accounting policies and procedures.
7. Represents the county and communicates on behalf of the county to individuals, groups, organizations, other units of government, and media. Leads the County-wide management team and conducts management team meetings and communications. Establishes effective team relations with county administrative elected officials.
8. Strategic planning: continually evaluates the organization, administration and services provided by county government. Advises in the formulation of legislative proposals.
9. Provides supervision and leadership to department heads, the Administration department staff and, indirectly, all County employees. Has the authority to discipline, hire, and fire appointed department heads upon County Board authorization. Conducts ongoing feedback, coaching, mentoring, and performance reviews, and evaluates performance of department heads and Administration Department staff.
10. Represents the County concerning intergovernmental relationships and initiatives at local, State, regional and federal levels. Creates and implements a program of positive and cooperative intergovernmental relations with local cities and townships and with neighboring counties.
11. Spearheads and coordinates economic development programs and initiatives in close cooperation with the business community and county, cities, and townships.
12. Attends professional meetings and keeps informed of new developments in government operation and management.
13. Responsible for management and long range planning for county buildings and infrastructure.
14. Responsible for communications that maintain relationships key to the function of the County; plans and carries out communications at a level that can impact the morale and performance of staff, and the overall perception by the general public. Directs and manages public relations and acts as liaison between the County Board County employees and the public. Fields and responds to complaints, suggestions, and comments from the public on County services.
15. Adheres to collective bargaining agreements, county policies and procedures, and applicable laws, including timely/accurate reporting and consistent/uniform administration of EEO, FLSA, FMLA, ADA, Workers’ Compensation and Return to Work programs, in close collaboration with the Human Resources Department. Completes departmental new hire orientations promptly and staff performance appraisals in accordance with county policy.
16. Conducts business in accordance with the Open Meeting law.
17. Serves as the Minnesota Government Data Practices Act Responsible Authority. Appropriately responds to requests for government data. Maintains department data in accordance with records retention schedules.
18. Coordinates annual emergency practice drills in department and serves as a member of the county’s crisis management team.
19. Attend seminars and workshops as needed.

• Performs other related duties as assigned or apparent.

1. County and departmental policies, procedures, and practices.
2. Federal, State, and local laws, rules, and regulations relevant to the work performed in this position, including data practices, the open meeting law, accounting, purchasing, information technology, OSHA, and employee and labor relations.
3. Financial management with experience in the preparation and presentation of budgets and fund accrual accounting.
4. Roberts Rules of Order.
5. Principles, practices and legal aspects of public administration as they relate to local government.
6. Organizational theory and effective management practices.
7. Public budgeting preparation, presentation and analysis.
8. Governmental accounting and reporting and the relationships of local, state and federal funding.
9. Minnesota property tax law, impact of levies to property and their calculation.
10. Governmental structure, laws, organization and interdependency of levels of government.

1. Communication and interpersonal skills as applied to interaction with staff, board members, and the general public sufficient to exchange or convey information and to receive work direction.
2. Typing skill sufficient to complete 30 net words per minute without errors.
3. Preparing and making presentations to groups.
4. Reading, writing, and speaking English proficiently. Includes writing departmental policies and procedures and precise memos to Boards, Committees, and other organizations.
5. Effectively organizing, prioritizing, and delegating workload.

1. Present a positive attitude in the workplace, promote a spirit of teamwork and cooperation, and be able to treat co-workers, supervisors, and subordinates with respect, honesty, and consideration.
2. Maintain confidentiality.
3. Make independent decisions.
4. Multi-task and work under pressure in a sometimes demanding environment.
5. Travel and work in excess of standard hours when necessary.
6. Direct a large staff in a broad range of service areas.
7. Plan, direct, supervise and delegate work, as well as work with others in a consulting capacity.
8. Communicate effectively, demonstrating exceptional oral, written and presentation skills. Communicate effectively with County Commissioners, coworkers, government organizations, civic groups, the media and citizens.
9. Analyze and resolve management problems.
10. Understand the political issues of county government. Serve as a liaison between the Board and other elected officials.
11. Accurately calculate wage and fringe benefit costs, budget and levy figures, and forecast county finances.
12. Develop and implement short and long range administrative goals and objectives.
13. Prepare and present accurate statistical narrative reports.
14. Evaluate various types of data and make recommendations on the findings.
15. Set direction and interpret elected official needs.
16. Direct, supervise and delegate work effectively.
17. Understand human development and thought processes.
18. Maintain a safe working environment.