Assistant to County Administrator

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Rock County, Wisconsin (pop. 160,420) is seeking applicants for the position of Assistant to the County Administrator. Rock County is located in South Central Wisconsin along the Illinois border. Janesville, Wisconsin (pop. 63,588) is the county seat. Janesville is located on the I‑39/90 corridor forty miles south of Madison, seventy‑six miles west of Milwaukee and about two hours from Chicago.

This is a high‑level position that supports the County Administrator in managing key county operations, overseeing projects, developing policy, handling confidential matters and ensuring efficient departmental coordination. The individual in this position manages the County's community relations and outreach programs, meeting logistics and special projects as assigned by the County Administrator.

Salary range is $–$ annually, salary is negotiable.

We offer a robust set of benefits to our eligible employees that includes health, dental and vision insurance as well as deferred compensation, flexible spending, employee assistance program, a retirement plan through the Wisconsin State Retirement System (WRS)*, life insurance through the Wisconsin State Retirement System as well as several voluntary benefits the employee can participate in. Additionally, employees enjoy a generous vacation and paid holiday schedule.

* Participation in the Wisconsin State Retirement System (WRS) is required for all county government employees dependent on the number of hours they work in a year and includes an employee pre‑tax contribution.

• Sit for extended periods of time.
• Extensive keyboarding and viewing of a computer monitor.
• Dexterity sufficient to type, answer a telephone and use a 10‑key calculator.
• Vision sufficient to read a computer monitor and written documents.
• Requires minimal lifting, occasionally up to 20 lbs.
• Auditory ability sufficient to hear and interpret speech in a standard meeting setting.
• Ability to speak to be heard.
• Ability to drive standard automobiles.

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in public administration, public relations, business administration or a related field (Master's Degree Preferred).
• Minimum of five years of progressively responsible experience in local government.
• Supervisory experience preferred.
• Must possess and maintain a current unrestricted (not due to corrective lenses) driver's license and auto insurance pursuant to the Rock County Administrative Policy and Procedure 5.02 and 5.27.

To apply, please submit a completed County application online at  Questions can be directed to Rock County Human Resources, 51 S. Main Street, Janesville, WI 53545; (608) 757‑5520.

The deadline for application submission is January 29, 2026.

• Mid‑Senior level

• Full‑time

• Administrative

• Government Administration