County Administrator

# County Administrator Hot Job Redwood County Government Center - Redwood Falls, MN 56283

Start Date   10/07/2026

End Date   11/03/2026## Overview Salary Range$ - $ Salary Level Senior Position  Type Full Time Job Shift Day Education  Level Bachelors Degree

Travel Percentage Less Than 25%
Category Executive## Description
** POSITION OBJECTIVE AND PURPOSE
** The County Administrator is the chief administrative officer in managing the operations of various County departments, oversight of the budgetary process, human resource and risk management, research and development of programs, public relation functions, in association with the ordinances and regulations of government under the jurisdiction of the Board of County Commissioners.

The County Administrator is responsible for leading the organization and building an organizational culture that supports and implements the County goals and strategies through highly responsible professional and managerial knowledge, skills and abilities.
** ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
**** Directs, organizes, plans and coordinates the financial operations of the county:
*** Prepares the annual budgetary process and recommends fiscal policy to the County Board.
* Reviews departmental budgets for accuracy and oversees the monitoring of expenditures throughout the year to assure compliance with the approved budget.
* Prepares long range capital expenditure program and administers the county capital improvement plan for staffing and facility needs, working with consultants, architects and planners as needed.
* Prepares and administers State and Federal grant programs in coordination with respective county departments.
* Manages the county bid process to include advertisement, receipt and processing of quotes, bids and change orders, to ensure complete and legal records are maintained.
* Presents the final budget and conducts Truth and Taxation Hearings.
* Recommends to the County Board cost-saving measures, and impact of unusual budget requests
** Directs, manages and supervises the human resource/risk management functions of the county:
*** Attends County Board meetings, participates in discussions, and makes special studies and reports as requested, and on own initiative carries out the orders and policies of the Board of County Commissioners in the operation of County government.
* Leads executive management team.
* Advises department heads and employees concerning board policies, directives, and expectations.
* Directs, evaluates, monitors and coordinates with County departments to ensure implementation and compliance with policies, procedures and associated timetables.
* Coordinates and recommends departmental plans which will compliment County goals and strategies and/or problem solve those which are conflicting with County goals and strategies.
* Serves as HR and Labor Relations Manager, responsible for labor unions and non-union negotiations, contracts and agreements and personnel policies.
* Investigates and resolves personnel matters or grievances, consistent with policy, to include hiring, suspending, disciplinary actions, training and development.
* Supervises process for compensation and classifications, reviews and recommends salary schedules for union and non-union employees to Board.
* Supervises process, reviews and recommends proposals for county employee benefit programs including health, dental, life, disability insurance, county liability and general insurance.
* Ensures building security, safety, maintenance and compliance with OSHA and any/all other related laws and regulations.
* Provides supervisory direction to staff services such as county administration, general accounting, human resources, purchasing, information technology services, public information, property and building management.
* Directs, evaluates and monitors non-elected department heads and supervisory staff to ensure compliance with Board polices, procedures and work duties and responsibilities to include annual performance appraisals.
** Directs, manages and represents the County Board internally and externally
*** Administers any or all of the affairs of the county which the County Board has authority to control and delegate.
* Serves as advisor to the Board concerning County matters.
* Coordinates and directs preparation and timely dissemination of Board materials. Ensures compliant recording, filing and maintenance of official records.
* Serves as Clerk of Board meetings, or directs administration staff representation in absence.
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