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Benzie-Leelanau District Health Department ― Health Officer
The Benzie-Leelanau District Health Department is accepting resumes for the position of Health Officer.
Responsibilities:
- Serves as chief administrative officer for the Health District and is responsible to the Board of Health for all matters pertaining to public health and for providing necessary assessment and assurance activities related to the health needs of the community
- Manages, in collaboration with the Board of Health and Medical Director, the overall organization and operation of the agency
- Ensures compliant and effective enforcement of public health laws and regulations and achievement of established standards and best practices
- Provides leadership of public health programs and administrative direction for staff
- Collaborates with the Medical Director to ensure that all health care practices, procedures and protocols conform to current standards of medical practice
- Serves as a liaison between the agency, the public and community partners.
A complete job description can be found by at https://www.bldhd.org/media/uploads/ho_full_job_description.pdf.
Qualifications:
- Must meet the qualifications specified by the Michigan Public Health Code, Section R.325.13003, Rule 3, and must be approved by the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services, as required by Michigan Public Health Code PA 368 of 1978
- Demonstrated ability to write requests for grant proposals and develop and execute budget construction and Administration
- Must exhibit excellent verbal and written communication skills, interpersonal and human relation skills and contract administration principles and practice
Salary: $95,000 to $135,000, DOQE; plus benefits
How to apply:
Send cover letter and resume to:
Benzie-Leelanau District Health Department
6051 Frankfort Highway, Suite 100
Benzonia, MI 49616
Attention: Dodie Putney
Or email to dputney@bldhd.org.
Applications will remain confidential until and unless the applicant is asked to interview for the position. Interviews will be in a public meeting. Benzie-Leelanau District Health Department is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Deadline: July 25, 2024
Posted: July 1, 2024
Grant County, Wis. — County Administrator
Grant County, Wis., (pop. 52,110) seeks a proven leader to serve as its first County Administrator. Located in scenic western Wisconsin, Grant County is fiscally sound with healthy reserves. A $61.9 million expense budget supports approximately 375 full-time equivalent employees who provide a diverse range of programs. The County owns and operates a skilled nursing and rehabilitation facility. The County seat is Lancaster (population 3,907).
The Administrator is appointed by and reports to a 17-member nonpartisan Board of Supervisors. Learn more about Grant County by visiting its website.
Responsibilities:
- Serve as County’s chief administrative officer and carry out the duties and responsibilities set forth in Section 59.18 of the Wisconsin Statutes
- Recruit and retain quality employees in a challenging labor market and maintain quality services in light of strict statutory levy limits
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in public or business administration, finance or a related field required (master’s degree preferred)
- Ten or more years of business or government experience, with five years of public sector management experience, preferred
- Combination of education or experience may be substituted for the specific degree major
- ICMA Credentialed Manager certification is a plus
- Proven track record of creating and maintaining positive workplace cultures
- Strong finance background, including a sound knowledge of budget development and capital improvement planning
- Exceptional strategic planning skills and ability to maintain positive relationships with other units of government and County stakeholders
- Accomplished leader who is an approachable and collaborative team-builder
- Ability to communicate openly and positively essential
Click here to view the complete position profile.
Salary: $125,000 to $150,000, DOQE; excellent benefits
How to apply:
Email cover letter, résumé, three professional references and salary history as a single PDF to Jon Hochkammer, Public Administration Associates, LLC, at jonhochkammer@gmail.com. Include “Grant County Administrator Director Search” in the subject line.
Questions regarding the position should be directed to Hochkammer at 608-225-3024. Confidentiality must be requested by the applicant but cannot be provided for those candidates who are selected as finalists.
Deadline: July 19, 2024
Posted: June 20, 2024
Charter Township of Oscoda ― Township Superintendent
The Charter Township of Oscoda (pop. 6,997) in Iosco County, is seeking an experienced and progressive municipal management professional to serve as Township Superintendent. Oscoda is the home of the former Wurtsmith Air Force Base, and an active base conversion process has significantly impacted the community since 1993. The Township is fiscally sound and offers a wide variety of public services; see www.oscodatownshipmi.gov.
Responsibilities:
- Manages day-to-day municipal operations with 24 full-time and 9 regular part-time employees; seasonal hires peak at about 40
- Provides support and guidance to a seven-member Township Board
- Fulfills a number of related statutory duties
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in an applicable discipline (master’s degree in public administration or related field preferred)
- At least three years of local government experience, including executive/department head level management and strong communication skills (at least five years of local government management experience preferred)
- Extensive knowledge of modern local government management principles and practices
- Demonstrated knowledge of public utility infrastructure, capital improvement planning and project management
Salary: $70,000 to $110,000, DOQE; excellent benefits package
How to apply:
Send cover letter, resume, references and salary history/expectation to superintendent@oscodatownshipmi.gov or mail to:
Tammy Kline
110 S. State St.
Oscoda, MI 48750
Oscoda Township is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Deadline: Open until filled
Posted: June 12, 2024
Ogemaw County ― Transit Director
Ogemaw County, (pop. 20,726) in northeastern Michigan, seeks a qualified individual for the position of Transit Director.
Responsibilities:
Under supervision of the County Administrator/Controller, the Transit Director:
- Exercises responsibility for the administration and overall supervision of transit related activities
- Provides oversight of department operations in accordance with policies and procedures applicable for compliance with the federal and state regulations, as well as Ogemaw County policies
- Hires, trains, and manages all department employees
- Organizes public transportation services with state, federal and local agencies
- Implements approved policies and procedures guiding the operation of the department
- Writes grant requests related to public transportation
- Monitors expenditures to ensure budget compliance
- Determines long range vehicle replacement and building maintenance strategy
- Develops long-range plans for the public transportation services
Qualifications:
- College level course work or a combination of education, knowledge, work experience and abilities in employee management, business management and human resources
- Supervisory and administrative experience in public or private sector business and employee management
- Possession of a valid Michigan driver’s license (valid CDL with P-endorsement within one year of hire is encouraged)
Click here for job description.
Salary: $46,735 to $58,612, DOQE
How to apply:
Click here to complete and submit the Ogemaw County Employment Application.
Deadline: Open until filled
Posted: June 10, 2024
Barry County ― County Administrator
Barry County (pop. 62,581), near both Grand Rapids and Kalamazoo, seeks a County Administrator. The County provides a full range of public services with a combined budget of $67 million. These services include legislative, judicial, public works, public safety, health, welfare, cultural, recreation, transportation, public improvements and general administration. Barry County has earned an AA bond rating.
Responsibilities:
- Reports directly to the Board of Commissioners
- Serves as the Chief Administrative Officer of the County and carries out directives and implements policies of the Board related to the administration of the County
- Provides administrative support to the Board and departments
- Manages appointed department managers and serves as liaison between department managers and the Board of Commissioners
- Serves as direct supervisor of Deputy County Administrator
- Supervises the actions of all appointed department heads to provide the best possible service residents
Qualifications:
- Graduate degree in business, public administration, finance, law or a related field
- Five (5) years of administrative/supervisory experience in local government with responsibility for budgeting, personnel, purchasing, and human resources (preference to candidates with experience as a county administrator, deputy county administrator, city manager, or an assistant city manager in a comparably sized or larger organization)
- Knowledge of principles and practices of public finance, including principles of fund accounting; budget development and control; public administration; management and supervisory principles and practices; media relations and presentation skills; legal terminology and court procedures
- Professional experience working with a policymaking board
- Demonstrated commitment to quality improvement and consensus building
- Ability to strategically plan and implement complex and creative operational programs
- Demonstrated integrity of, and accountability for, services provided to the county
- Residency is not required yet preferred
Salary: $125,000 to $160,000, DOQE; generous benefit package
How to apply:
Apply online at http://www.GovHRjobs.com with resume, cover letter and contact information for five professional references (no references will be contacted without prior notice).
For questions, contact Ryan Cotton at 847-380-3240, ext. 114.
Deadline: July 1, 2024
Posted: May 29, 2024
Branch County ― Administrator
The Branch County Board of Commissioners is seeking an experienced individual to be its next Administrator. Branch County operates on a $17.3 million general fund budget, and special funds budgets equate to $51.1 million. It has 153 full-time employees and 31 part-time\seasonal employees.
Responsibilities:
- Works closely with the Board to implement its priorities and policies
- The Board understands that it should set policy while the Administrator should run the day-to-day operations
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree from an accredited four-year college or university, with major coursework in public administration, business administration, accounting or related field (master’s degree preferred)
- At least three years of direct county government or five years of equivalent Board experience in a similarly sized organization
- Extensive knowledge of Michigan laws related to county government and accounting
- Ideal candidate must have demonstrated experience working successfully with a Board to establish a vision, identify goals and collaboratively chart a course for the future
For more detailed information, visit https://countyofbranch.com or contact Consultant Chet Janik at 231-633-7680
Salary: $105,000 to $135,000, DOQE; comprehensive benefits package
How to apply:
Email your cover letter and resume in PDF format to cjanikmli@geneseeisd.org with the subject line of “Branch County Application.” Mailed resumes can be sent to:
Chet Janik
c\o Branch County Human Resource Office
31 Division St.
Coldwater, MI 49036
The Commission seeks a multi-year contract that includes annual performance reviews.
Deadline: July 1, 2024
Posted: May 27, 2024
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