AddressAbout the Organization
Alpena County, located in Northern Michigan on the edge of Lake Huron, is known as the “Sanctuary of the Great Lakes”. Alpena County is home to a regional referral center hospital, numerous parks, a National Guard training center, a fantastic public library, and numerous art galleries. The County has many activities, community organizations, and events, year round for the residents and tourists to enjoy.
To learn more about Alpena County, please watch a video tour: https://www.alpenacounty.org/598/Video-Tour-of-Alpena-County
For additional information about Alpena County, visit: https://www.alpenacounty.org/
About the Role of County Administrator
The next County Administrator will have responsibility for financial management, budgeting, human resources, and other administrative areas and oversee management of all county facilities.
Key Responsibilities:
- Oversees human resources administration, finance and other administrative functions.
- Hires and supervises appointed managers and departmental functions and serves as liaison between other agencies and the Board of Commissioners.
- Oversees the preparation of the annual County budget.
- Provides assistance to the Board and committees of the Board to facilitate action on matters requiring their attention.
- Determines the strategy for collective bargaining and administration of all labor agreements within the County.
- Oversees the management and maintenance of all County facilities.
- Responsible for all grant applications and auditing all grant funds.
- Oversees communications systems and technological development within the County.
About You
The ideal candidate for this role is excited about the opportunity to serve a wonderful County, has strong leadership skills, and has strong financial knowledge. A Bachelor’s Degree is preferred or a High School diploma is required with 5 years experience in management, judicial, business or government.
Experience with the following areas of subject matter is helpful:
- Previous experience working in the governmental sector.
- Knowledge of the principles of finance, budgets and procurement.
- Experience working with labor unions and collective bargaining.
To Apply:
- Applications are requested by March 31st, 2024.
- Candidates seeking confidentiality under Michigan law should clearly state their intentions.
