Community & Veterans Services Director - Mille Lacs County, MN : Job Details

Salary: $54.59 - $71.41 HourlyLocation : Milaca, MNJob Type: Full-timeRemote Employment: Flexible/HybridJob Number: 00780Department: Community and Veterans Services OfficeOpening Date: 01/10/2025Closing Date: ContinuousDescriptionThe Community & Veterans Services Director plans, directs, manages, and evaluates all departmental functions to ensure that services to the public are provided in the most effective and efficient way possible. This is a non-union position. Complete 2025 pay scale is$54.59/hr - $71.41/hr. For a complete position description, click Essential Functions This job description indicates the normal type and level of work expected of the incumbent. Incumbent may be asked to perform other duties as apparent or assigned.

Uses independent judgment to provide supervision and leadership to department personnel under the span of control. Makes recommendations on matters of hiring and discipline. Conducts ongoing feedback, coaching, mentoring, and timely formal reviews of performance for staff. Provides training and work direction, ensuring staff know and follow department and county rules, as well as sound work and safety practices, in order to accomplish the job objectives and avoid injury or loss.

Responsible for communications that maintain relationships key to the function of the county. Plans and carries out communications at a level that can impact the morale and performance of staff.

Allocates human and fiscal resources, as authorized by the County Board, to ensure department goals are achieved in a cost-effective manner. Analyzes expenditures, expected needs, future cost projections and sources of funding to develop detailed budgets and present funding requests to the County Administrator. Reviews year-to-date spending reports and monitors performance against plan during the entire budget cycle, ensuring that the most cost-effective alternatives are identified when planning expenditures.

Plans, develops, and implements short-term and long-term objectives, operating policies, and procedures to accomplish departmental goals and objectives. Interprets policies and ordinances and ensures uniform application to the public, including the impacts of new legislation. Establishes internal controls to ensure programs and services meet county, state, and federal requirements. Works with the County Administrator on the development of departmental policies, short-term and long-term goals, and the annual work plan.

Supervises the preparation and submission of the required statistical, financial, and activity reports and plans as required by the county, and state and federal authorities. Maintains up-to-date records.

Oversees contract performance by non-county agencies and private providers.

Maintains internal and external relationships key to the function of the county. Investigates and responds to client and public complaints and concerns. Represents the department at various meetings, such as the Community Health Board, Veterans Quarterly Committee, related program director's meetings, and local, regional and state association meetings as required.

Provides the County Administrator and County Board with comprehensive information regarding programmatic outcomes, alternatives, recommendations, and initiatives. Presents regular reports to the County Board and County Administrator on department activities, program trends, and fiscal issues.

Prepares and submits applications for funding programs consistent with delegated authority.

Confers with County Attorney and law firms on retainer to implement and/or maintain contracts with community service providers, professional groups, and vendors.

Serves as the Minnesota Government Data Practices Act Responsible Authority designee for the Department; responsible for the records and management of records, including all applicable data retention and data privacy regulations.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in public administration, social work, sociology, nursing, public health, accounting, business administration, or a closely related field; and minimum of nine years of experience, including six years of progressively responsible and closely related management or executive leadership experience in a similar-sized and service-related organization.
• Class D Driver's License.
• Must successfully complete a criminal history background check.
• Ability to meet the CHS Administrator standards within 4 years of being hired preferred.
• Master's Degree in above referenced field preferred; experience in providing public services; supervisory experience in the field of public health and/or human services; working knowledge of veterans' services, public health, and social services programs.

Selection Process Candidates will be selected based on a review of training and experience. Experienced candidates will be selected to participate in oral interviews. Finalist will be required to complete a Leadership Assessment.Permanent part-time employees are eligible to earn pro-rated holiday, vacation and sick time benefits. The following is intended to be a general overview of benefits provided for full-time positions. Insurance benefits become effective the first day of the month following the month of hire. Further details and a complete copy of the applicable contract/policy language are available at the time an employment offer is extended. If you have any questions about the benefits, please contact the Administrative Services Office at Public Employees Retirement Association (PERA) Benefits ProvidedEmployees fall under the General, Police & Fire, or Correctional defined benefit plan depending on their position. PERA rates and handbooks available on-line: Contribution amounts are based on the employee's pay each pay period.

• Coordinated Plan:
  • Employer Contribution 7.5%
  • Employee Contribution 6.5%
• Police & Fire Plan:
  • Employer Contribution: 16.2%
  • Employee Contribution: 10.8%
• Correctional Plan:
  • Employer Contribution: 8.75%
  • Employee Contribution: 5.83%

Paid Time OffHolidays: Full-time employees have approximately 14.5 paid holidays per year, including floating holidays, subject to the terms of the Personnel Policy or Collective Bargaining Agreement as applicable.Vacation: Full-time employees earn 11 to 23 days per year, depending on tenure. Part-time employees earn pro- rated accruals.Sick Time: Full-time employees accrue 12 sick days per year. Part-Time employees earn pro-rated accruals.Medical InsuranceEmployees have three (3) medical insurance plans to choose from, within three (3) different networks. The rates shown are effective 1/1/2024 through 12/31/2024. Single Employee Cost HSA Contribution Family Employee CostRTS Medica Passport2000-25% HSA $0 $187.50 $1,073.84850-40 $0 N/A $1,365.40 400-35 $56.00 N/A $1,514.20 RTS Medica Elect2000-25% HSA $0 $291.67 $783.36 850-40 $0 N/A $1,038.48 400-35 $0 N/A $1,168.68 RTS Medica VantagePlus2000-25% HSA $0 $312.50 $725.26 850-40 $0 N/A $973.10 400-35 $0 N/A $1,099.58 Employees may choose to contribute additional funds to their HSA each year, up to the IRS limit of $4,150 for singles, and $8,300 for families. Once age 55, employees can contribute an additional $1,000 (to either single or family). The IRS limit applies to the total of employer and employee contributions combined.Employees may choose to have their employer HSA contribution (if eligible) go into a VEBA account.Dental InsuranceThere is no cost to employee for single coverage. Family coverage costs the employee $74.22 per month.Vision InsuranceVision coverage is available and paid for by the employee at the following monthly rates:

• Employee Only - $5.85
• Employee + Spouse - $11.69
• Employee + Children - $11.31
• Family - $18.35

Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA's) AvailablePlan options include medical and dependent care FSAs, as well as a premium only plan (pre-tax deduction of medical and dental premiums). These amounts cannot be changed during the year unless there is a qualifying life event. All funds must be used by claims deadline.

• FSA Medical/Health max election of $3,050 per year
• Limited Purpose FSA max election of $3,050 per year (used when you also have a H.S.A. Can only be used for vision, dental or orthodontia expenses).
• FSA Dependent Care max election of $5,000 per year per family ($2,500 if married and filing separately)

Deferred Compensation Program AvailableDeferred Compensation Plans are available through Nationwide: Life InsuranceThere is no cost to the employee for $15,000 in basic life insurance coverage. Rates for voluntary additional coverage for employee or spouse vary according to age category:Age of Employee Or Spouse Employee Monthly Cost Per $1,000 Under age 35 .0635-39 .1040-44 .1245-49 .1750-54 .2555-59 .4560-64 .6865-69 1.2970-74 2.08Dependent Life & Child Life Insurance Packages AvailableChild life is available as a $10,000 policy on each child; the cost is $1.30 per month. Dependent care is available as a $2,500 policy on all tax dependents; the cost is $0.66 per month.Long-term Disability Insurance Plan AvailableRates vary according to age and coverage amount.Age Price per Month/Per $100 Monthly BenefitUnder age 25 .2625-29 .3330-34 .4035-39 .4840-44 .6545-49 .9450-54 1.2555-59 1.5160+ 1.53Short-term Disability Insurance Plan AvailableRates vary according to age and coverage amount.Age Price per Month/Per $100 Weekly BenefitUnder Age 25 11.2025-29 8.9030-34 9.6035-39 8.9040-44 8.0045-49 8.8050-54 9.4055-59 12.0060-64 13.8065+ 15.50Critical Illness, Accident and Hospital Confinement Insurance Available01 Do you have a valid driver's license?

• Yes
• No

02 Which of the following best describes the highest level of education you've completed?

• High School Diploma or GED
• Some college, no degree
• Associate's Degree
• Bachelor's Degree
• Master's Degree

03 Do you have a Bachelor's Degree (or higher) in Public Administration, Social Work, Sociology, Nursing, Public Health, Accounting, Business Administration, or a closely related field?

• Yes
• No

04 If a closely related field was considered for question #3, please list the field of study in which you possess a degree. 05 How many years of closely related experience do you possess?

• None
• 1-4 years
• 4-6 years
• 6-8 years
• 8-10 years
• 10-12 years
• 12 years or more

06 Briefly describe this experience, including the location, duration, and duties performed. 07 How many years of experience do you have in a progressively responsible supervisory/management capacity?

• None
• 1-3 years
• 3-5 years
• 5-7 years
• 7-9 years
• 9 years or more

08 Briefly describe this experience, including the location, duration, and duties performed. 09 A preferred qualification for this position is the ability to meet the standards for a Community Health Services (CHS) Administrator within 4 years of hire. Do you have a Bachelor's Degree in Administration, Public Health, Community Health, Environmental Health, Nursing, or a closely related field?

• Yes
• No

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