Why Join Our Team 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 employees in 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 (Download PDF reader) to learn more! Please attach a cover letter and resume to the online application. The hiring range is $5,952 - $6,561 biweekly with a full earning potential of $8,394 biweekly. Appointment above the hiring range is dependent on qualifications and experience. This position has a comprehensive benefits package including paid holidays, generous Paid Time Off program, extended sick leave, retirement plan through the South Dakota Retirement System, an optional supplemental retirement program, and health, dental, and life insurance. Key words: government, leadership, policy and procedure, public administration, public relations EEO Statement Minnehaha County is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion or creed, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, sex or gender including pregnancy, sexual orientation and gender identity, marital status, age, disability, veteran's status, genetic information, or any other legally protected status. Arrangements for accommodations required by disabilities can be made by contacting Human Resources
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