Deputy County Administrator

Job Posting End Date:

06-23-2025

Worker Sub-Type:

Regular

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

40

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Position Summary:

Marathon County is seeking an experienced, results-driven, and solution-focused leader to serve as a full-time Deputy County Administrator. The Deputy County Administrator serves as a senior leader within the County Administrator's Office and supports the Administrator as/when necessary relative to personnel management and major organizational projects. This role is focused on operationalizing the County's Strategic Plan, ensuring the successful completion of select large projects, and ensuring high-quality service delivery and performance in connection with the county's efforts to enhance its collection, reporting, and use of data. This position will lead and support initiatives that improve county government effectiveness and efficiency.

To learn more about this position, please visit our advertising brochure: https://www.marathoncounty.gov/home/showdocument?id=15531&t=638845341245715777

Please note: Interview for this position will be scheduled for June 26-27, 2025.

Examples of Work Performed:

The following duties are typical for this position. These are not to be construed as exclusive or all-inclusive. Other duties may be required and assigned.

• Leadership and coordination on the execution of the county's strategic goals; ensuring the operationalization of the Marathon County Strategic Plan

• Provide executive oversight, coordination, and ongoing leadership support

• Manage department performance metrics and strategic goals.

• Mentor department heads and coordinate cross-departmental projects.

• Establish work plans with specific outcome measures and assign priorities to department heads accordingly.

• Hold department heads accountable for quality, impact, service and cost of programs they manage

• Develop employees' capacity to independently identify, and effectively solve, complex problems.

• Lead large-scale strategic and operational initiatives across departments.

• Collaborate with other department heads to identify operational and infrastructure needs.

• Ensure fiscally responsible, strategic investments in county infrastructure.

• Inspire, motivate and guide others toward the accomplishment of the organization's goals; encourage and facilitate cooperation within the organization to develop a common focus

• Develop and implement strategies to maximize employee engagement, passion, thinking, and performance

• Assure County departments and committees see themselves within the broader view of County government both in their planning and daily operations

• Work closely with the County Administrator and Finance Director in reviewing annual budget requests and managing the county's annual budget

• Evaluate current programs and services to assess their impact and determine whether they represent the best value for our citizens

• Perform research, compile, analyze, and present data in a compelling way

• Provide sound data-driven recommendations and advice regarding high impact organizational efficiencies and high-profile policy decisions

• Contribute to a positive work culture, take pride in our community, welcome diversity, and exercise a high-level of integrity.

• The Deputy County Administrator will represent the County Administrator in a variety of formal and informal settings and will be expected to appropriately represent the interests of the county and the Board, with honesty, integrity, and professionalism. When necessary, the Deputy County Administrator will be expected to act, and make decisions, on behalf of and/or in the absence of the County Administrator.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

IDEAL CANDIDATE:

A successful candidate will possess a considerable range of skills, knowledge, and experience.

Personal Traits & Desired Characteristics:

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with a collaborative and diplomatic approach.

• Demonstrated ability to build positive partnerships internally and externally.

• Strategic perspective and long-term planning orientation.

• Effective delegation, time management, and performance accountability.

• Ability to lead and manage through change, solving complex problems creatively.

• Commitment to public service, integrity, and inclusive leadership.

• Proven experience analyzing data, financials, and operational metrics to drive decisions.

• Ability to remain positive and solution-focused in high-pressure environments.

• Knowledge of and experience in Government Finance is desirable

Qualifications:

• Master's degree in Public Administration, Organizational Psychology, Business Administration, Criminal Justice, Human Services Administration, law degree, or related field

• 5 years leadership experience in municipal management, organizational development, criminal justice, human services, finance or a related field

• Any combination of education and experience that provides equivalent knowledge, skills, and abilities may qualify an applicant, and be considered in lieu of the more specific criteria listed above.

Selection Procedure:

Selection of the successful candidate may be made by assessment of experience and education, background check, oral interview, review of references, written management assessment, and other appropriate job-related selection procedures. All applicants will be notified as to the status of their application.

Compensation:

Starting salary: $110,947.20 - $124,259.20, depending on experience + Marathon County benefits: https://www.marathoncounty.gov/about-us/careers/employee-benefits

Special Accommodations:

Marathon County will make arrangements to furnish appropriate auxiliary aids and services where necessary and reasonable to afford an individual with a disability the opportunity to participate in the recruitment process. Please notify the Employee Resources Department office or phone (715) 261-1451 to request special accommodations prior to the application deadline.

Notice to Applicants:

Wisconsin Statutes, Sections 19.36 (7), 64.09 (5), and 64.11 (7) require public employers to treat the following items as a public record: Each applicant's application, records, recommendations, and qualifications except as provided in Section 19.36 (7), Wis. Stats. that allows the identity of an applicant to remain confidential if the applicant requests in writing that the County not provide access to this information. If you choose not to have this information become a public record, you must make such a request in writing to the Employee Resources Department. If you become a finalist for the position, your identity may be disclosed as required by law