Job Description for County Administrator

Position Announcement
Position Information
Job Title:
County Administrator
Full-time/Part-time:
Full Time
Wage and Salary:
$152,939 - $195,832
Application review will begin:
December 10, 2024
Application Deadline:
January 13, 2025
Job Description:

 

Explore. Thrive. Belong.

Jefferson County is the Heart of the Heartland. We offer the best of Wisconsin living with safe, family oriented, vibrant business and civic communities surrounded by picturesque farmland. Jefferson County is proud of our small-town living options and easy access to major urban centers.

COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR 

We are looking for someone to take the helm of a dynamic, forward-thinking and professionally thriving county. If this sounds like you, look no further than Jefferson County, Wisconsin! As one of Wisconsin’s premier counties, Jefferson County is at a transformative juncture, offering the ideal opportunity for someone to make a lasting impact.

You will be leading efforts on many critical and exciting initiatives: leading the implementation of the County’s 2023-2033 strategic plan, overseeing the execution of the County’s 2021 Comprehensive Plan, driving initiatives to expand housing availability and improve affordability, building sustainable economic development that balances growth and conservation, enhancing collaboration, and strengthening EMS services.

The County desires candidates with Bachelor’s Degrees in public administration or a related field. A Master’s Degree in public or business administration is preferred. A minimum of five years of government administrative management required, with a record of progressive supervisory and management experience.

To view additional qualifications and submit your resume (reflecting years and months of employment including beginning/ending dates), cover letter, and a list of six work-related references (two supervisors, two direct reports, and two colleagues) please go to: https://www.cpshr.us/recruitment/2424

For more information contact:

David Niemeyer
CPS HR Consulting
916-471-3366

To view an online brochure for this position visit: https://online.flipbuilder.com/kper/ipqn

Qualifications:

Bachelors Degree in public administration or related field. 

Five years of government administrative management. 

Progressive supervisory and management experience.