Deputy County Administrator

St. Louis County is seeking a highly qualified professional to serve as Deputy County Administrator. This position serves as a principal assistant to the County Administrator in the management of county operations, agenda management, governance and policy development, budget oversight and planning, as well as managing assigned staff and functions.

The salary range reflected above is the normal hiring range. The full salary range, including longevity pay, is $141,960 - $194,334 per year. THE ORGANIZATION:
St. Louis County is governed by a seven-member elected Board of Commissioners. County operations are managed by a Board-appointed County Administrator. The Deputy County Administrator is appointed by and serves at the pleasure of the County Administrator as part of the authority delegated to the Administrator by the Board. St. Louis County has approximately 1,850 employees across 14 departments and operates with a 2024 budget of $491 million.

THE POSITION:
The Deputy County Administrator provides strategic leadership and direction supporting the County Administrator in implementing County Board actions, coordinating departmental functions, and administering county operations. Duties include overseeing budget development for the county; managing development of agendas for Committee of the Whole and Board workshop meetings; making recommendations on policies, new management approaches, and strategies, and developing more effective methods of delivering county services. Duties also include managing and supervising assigned functions and staff within the Department. The work is performed under broad policy guidance and direction from the County Administrator with extensive latitude for operational and managerial decision-making.MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS (Pass/Fail):

• Graduation from an accredited college or university with a master’s degree in public administration, public policy, business administration, management, planning or related field, AND three years of full-time paid progressively responsible experience in public administration, public sector budgets, organizational management, or a related field; OR
• Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor’s degree in public administration, public policy, business administration, management, planning, accounting or related field, AND five years of full-time progressively responsible paid experience in public administration, public sector budgets, organizational management, or a related public administration field; OR
• An equivalent combination of education and experience at a senior level of an organization of comparable size and complexity to St. Louis County as determined by the director of human resources.

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TENTATIVE RECRUITMENT & SCREENING PROCESS SCHEDULE:

• May 24, 2024 - Applicant screening will begin
• June 17-28, 2024 - Finalist Interviews
• July 22-August 1, 2024 - Begin employment

QUESTIONS:
For more information about the position & organization, please contact Jim Gottschald, Director of HR and Administration at (218) 725-5066 or gottschaldj@stlouiscountymn.gov.
 
For questions regarding the application process, please contact Teri Manisto, HR Advisor, at (218) 725-5058 or manistot@stlouiscountymn.gov.

PHYSICAL-MEDICAL STANDARDS:
Qualified applicants must be able to perform the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodation. Applicants selected must meet the physical requirements for the position.

DRUG TESTING:
Applicants selected for appointment must take and pass a drug test.

BACKGROUND CHECK: 
Applicants selected for appointment to a position with St. Louis County will be subject to a background investigation.

EMPLOYMENT ELIGIBILITY VERIFICATION:
All new employees must submit documentation verifying identity and employment eligibility within three days of their first day of employment.

NON-DISCRIMINATION:
St. Louis County is an equal opportunity and veteran-friendly employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, gender identity, marital status, familial status, age, sexual orientation, status with regard to public assistance, disability, genetic information, veteran status or activity in a local Human Rights Commission or any other characteristic protected by law.