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COUNTY MANAGER For DUNN COUNTY, WISCONSIN GovHRUSA, LLC is pleased to announce the recruitment and selection process for Dunn County’s County Manager. This brochure provides background information on the County as well as the requirements and expected qualifications for the position. Candidates interested in applying for the position should submit their résumé and cover letter, along with contact information for five work-related references by June 5, 2016 to Karl Nollenberger, Vice President, 630 Dundee Road, Suite 130, Northbrook, Illinois 60062. TEL: 847-380-3240. FAX: 866-401-3100. Formal applications should be submitted to: www.GovHRUSA.com/currentpositions/recruitment.

Karl Nollenberger, Vice President GovHR USA/Voorhees Associates 630 Dundee Road, Suite 130 Northbrook, IL 60062 TEL: 847-380-3240 FAX: 866-401-3100 Formal applications should be submitted to: www.govhrusa.com/current-positions/recruitment

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PROFESSIONAL ANNOUNCEMENT Dunn Co, WI (pop. 44,305) County Seat: Menomonie. Progressive County with an excellent quality of life located in western Wisconsin seeks experienced local government executive to lead its organization consisting of approximately 550 employees and a $76.1 million budget. Successful candidates will have well-developed collaborative skills, a history of a team-oriented management style, experience in budgeting and finance. Candidates are required to have a Bachelor’s degree (Master’s degree preferred) in administration or related discipline along with progressively upward administrative or executive management experience. Prior county experience is highly valued. Salary is $96,574 to $126,672 DOQ. Residency within the County within 6 months of hiring is preferred. The County provides an excellent benefit package. Candidates should apply by June 5 with résumé, cover letter and contact information for 5 work-related references to www.GovHRUSA.com/current-positions/ recruitment to the attention of Karl Nollenberger, 630 Dundee Road #130, Northbrook, IL 60062. Tel: 847380-3240; Fax: 866-401-3100.

COUNTY BACKGROUND The County of Dunn, population 44,305 (2014 census estimate), is a full-service county set amidst the rolling hills of scenic west central Wisconsin. Menomonie, population 16,237, is the County seat. County population has enjoyed steady growth since 1970 when the population was less than 30,000. The County is located on Interstate 94, which provides easy access to the Twin Cities of Minnesota, about an hour west, and Eau Claire, about 30 minutes east. Dunn County was established in 1854. Dunn County is named for Charles Dunn, the first chief justice of the territory. Dunn County Government has built the foundation for a safe and healthy community through the collaborative efforts of elected officials and a dedicated workforce. Dunn County’s “Directional Plan” formalizes the goal of providing services and programs that promote opportunities for all citizens to enjoy peace of mind and enhanced quality of life. The County has state-of-the-art facilities, including a newly constructed skilled nursing facility (The Neighbors of Dunn County), and a newly remodeled Community Services Building. A Government Center Building, a Judicial Center and Sheriff’s Office and Jail, Highway buildings and other service buildings are all modern, efficient facilities. In addition to the city of Menomonie (16,237), Dunn County is home to the villages of Boyceville, Colfax, Downing, Elk Mound, Knapp, Ridgeland, and Wheeler, and twenty-two towns. Menomonie is located on the south end of Lake Menomin, a reservoir on the Red Cedar River. Dunn County educational facilities include four school districts, with pre-K through high school, four private schools, the University of Wisconsin-Stout and the Chippewa Valley Technical College. Business parks, including the Stout Technology and Business Park, and an energetic Economic Development Corporation, combined with proximity to major transportation and metropolitan opportunities, have attracted business to the County. Major business entities including Wal-Mart, Andersen Windows, and Phillips Medisize have all chosen

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to locate in Dunn County. Mayo Health Systems and Marshfield Clinics provide high quality health care to the County. Dunn County has numerous parks, a state recreation area (Hoffman Hills), well-developed bike and ski trails, and abundant opportunities for fishing, hunting and year round outdoor activities. The world class Mabel Tainter Theater and Center for the Arts and an award-winning Museum highlight the cultural offerings, which also include dynamic theater and musical groups and thriving craft brewing and winery destinations. Community events and festivals round out four seasons of civic engagement and the chance for all to enjoy the beauty and people of Dunn County. For a dynamic overview of Dunn County, please go to the County website at www.co.dunn.wi.us and click on the Video in the Quick Links.

Dunn County Quick Facts Population: Square miles: Housing Units: Median Home Sale Price (2013): Median Household Income (2014):

44,305 – 2014 Census Estimate 864 square miles 18,077 (67% owner occupied) $154,900 $49,897

COUNTY GOVERNMENT Dunn County operates under the County Board/Administrative Coordinator form of government. The legislative powers of the County are vested with a 29-member County Board. Board members are elected on a nonpartisan basis by district to two-year terms. The Chair of the County Board is selected by the other Board Members from the 29-member Board. The Board meets on the third Wednesday of each month. The Board standing committees include the following: Executive, Administrative, Health & Human Services, Highway, Planning Resources & Development, Community Resources & Tourism, Facilities, Judiciary & Law, and The Neighbors of Dunn County Committees. Other Elected Officials in Dunn County include the County Clerk, Sheriff, Clerk of Court, Register of Deeds, District Attorney, District Court Judges, and County Treasurer. The Departments of the County include County Manager/ Administration, Environmental Services, Transit, Public Health, Human Services, Emergency Management, Emergency Communications, Corporation Counsel, Medical Examiner, Public Works (including Highway and Facilities/Parks Divisions), Veterans Services, Circuit Court, Child Support Agency, Sheriff, District Attorney, Clerk of Courts, Register of Deeds, County Clerk, County Treasurer and The Neighbors of Dunn County. The UW – Extension is administered by the state but employs county staff support.

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The County Manager’s position has been created pursuant to the Wisconsin Administrative Coordinator’s statute and using the flexibility in that statute, the County Manager has been given considerable responsibilities and duties by action of the County Board and functions as the Chief Administrative Officer of the County. The Executive Committee of the County Board interviews and recommends an appointee for the position of County Manager. The County Board by majority vote then appoints the County Manager who serves at the pleasure of the Board. The County Manager is responsible for the Administration Department plus all departments and functions which are under the jurisdiction of the Board. The County Manager has the following duties (See Chapter 5 of the Code of Ordinances on the web site for further information): •

The County Manager shall: a) Attend all meetings of the County Board, advise and make recommendations to the board; b) In consultation with the chair of the County Board, prepare the agenda for meetings of the Board; c) Attend and participate in as many committee meetings as possible and provide research and data.

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The County Manager shall meet with the Executive Committee early each fiscal year to establish procedures, format and priorities desired in the preparation of the budget, and submit the annual budget to the Executive Committee, and monitor expenditures to ensure financial controls and compliance with budget allocations.

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The County Manager shall make regular reports to the Board, keeping the Board fully advised as to the financial condition of the County and its future financial needs.

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The County Manager shall supervise and write administrative and personnel policies, appoint and supervise the department heads, except those elected by the people and except where the statutes provide that the appointment shall be made by elected officers. The County Manager shall also supervise all department heads where the law provides that the appointment shall be made by a board or commission, by the chairperson of the County Board or by the County Board.

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Subject to overall supervision of the Board or committees thereof, the County Manager shall: a) Be responsible for the care and custody of all real and personal property of the County; b) Direct the preparation of long-range plans for the management of County properties and for the construction and alteration of physical facilities; c) Coordinate, with the appropriate committee, the preparation of architectural plans for County buildings and their construction, and allocate space to County departments and agencies.

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The County Manager shall administer the County insurance program and insure all such property, liability, health and life insurance risks, as the Board may direct.

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The County Manager shall appoint such authorized administrative, clerical, and technical staff of the Administrative Manager’s Office and may make recommendations to the chairperson of the Board on the appointment of persons to the positions for which the Board or the chairperson is the appointing authority.

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The County Manager shall see that all orders, ordinances, resolutions and regulations of the County Board are faithfully executed, supervise and coordinate the work of the departments and agencies under the direct jurisdiction or fiscal control of the Board, develop County administrative code procedures, manage all County investments and securities and invest surplus funds, and handle the public relations affairs of the County and the County Board.

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The County Manager shall represent the County in the transaction of its business with other public bodies.

The Dunn County Budget for 2016 is $76.1 million and the General Fund is $21.5 million of that total. There are 11 funds in the budget. There are approximately 550 employees in the County.

OPPORTUNITIES AND CHALLENGES During 2015 and the Spring of 2016, the Dunn County Board engaged in a Strategic Directional Planning process and adopted the plan in March 2016 for the future. The full document can be found on the Dunn County web site, www.co.dunn.wi.us. A mission statement, value statement, and strategic directional plan were adopted as part of this process. The Mission Statement adopted is: Proactive Government - Dunn County commits to the development of a culture of proactive thinking, decision-making and leadership. Proactive thinking involves actively seeking new information to apply to issues, new methodologies to apply to situations and new directions to apply to the pursuit of goals. The four Value Statements are: Sustainability - Dunn County encourages and promotes sustainability. Board Engagement - The Dunn County Board will build on its ability to engage in innovative and creative problem solving. Public Engagement - We believe that knowledge-based decisions will build trust and social capital, thereby increasing community cohesiveness, citizen satisfaction and effective solutions to community needs. Quality of Life - We believe our core responsibility is to improve and advance our communities in ways that increase our citizens’ health, happiness and well-being. The four areas considered to be the highest priority for the County are: Environmental Policy To include environmental impact in the decision making process. Public Outreach and Information Policy Share information internally and externally.

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Legislative Policy Identify concerns important to the County and its residents and work for the enactment of legislation that is beneficial to our residents. Criminal Justice Policy Develop a smart, collaborative, evidence-based criminal justice policy. The County Board looks to the future administration to engage with the Board to accomplish these challenges and opportunities in the future. Other opportunities and challenges facing the County include: long-term finances of the organization, stabilizing the Neighbors Health Care Facility financial issues, addressing information technology issues for the future including the ERP project, creating a county-wide team orientation, pursue efficiencies for the future performance in the organization, create additional transparency in government, and maintain positive public relations.

CANDIDATE QUALIFICATION CRITERIA The County is seeking highly qualified candidates who are passionate about local government and county administration. The following education, experience, management, and leadership criteria have been identified by Dunn County as important skills and abilities for the candidates to possess and demonstrate. The salary for the position is $96,574 to $126,672 depending on qualifications and experience. Residency within the County within six months of being hired is preferred. A commitment to being in Dunn County for at least five years is highly desired.

Education and Experience Candidates must: Possess a Bachelor’s Degree in Public Administration/Business Administration or closely related field. A Master’s Degree or similar advanced degree is preferred. Possess five to seven years of responsible executive level experience in public sector management with at least three years as an assistant or manager overseeing an organization of similar size and/or complexity. County experience is valued. Have experience in successfully managing high level issues with elected officials, developing, coordinating, and managing agenda items for committees and/or boards. Have the ability to make decisions and make things happen in accordance with county policies and procedures. Have experience in developing positive, collaborative relationships with elected Board Members, department heads and constitutional officers, with the interpersonal skills necessary to skillfully move issues and agendas forward. Have well-developed finance and budgeting skills with the ability to work closely with County officials and employees on budget development. The ability to develop financial plans, analyze and interpret financial data, and assess future financial needs is also needed.

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An understanding of county government functions in Wisconsin is valued. Knowledge of county government regulations, laws, statutory policies and procedures is preferred. Have experience in labor relations, with the ability to build relationships with the employees, understanding the needs of a multigenerational work force. Have experience in succession planning, retention of employees and staff development. Have experience in strategic thinking, short- and long-range planning of programs and services, and aligning priorities with goals. Knowledge of performancebased management is of value. Have strong analytical skills that can be applied to issues facing the County. Have experience in assessing organizational needs with an eye toward efficiency as well as how to address new and/or increasing responsibilities. Have experience with human resources, risk management and insurance. Have experience in intergovernmental relations with cities, villages, towns, state and federal governments. Have knowledge of the technology needs of county government.

Leadership and Management Skills Candidates must: Have strong interpersonal skills with the desire to work collaboratively with the Board of Supervisors, Elected Officials and appointed department heads as well as others in the organization and build trust and unity with everyone. Be adaptable to the situation and be a people person, not a people pleaser. Have a background of complete integrity and honesty and of leading/motivating personnel by example. Be driven by core values, clear, committed, consistent and unwavering. Be an anticipatory, proactive, creative, visionary leader, identifying future trends, developing effective strategies for addressing these trends. Have a big picture view of the county organization. Have the ability to be a change agent when needed with the backbone to make changes. Have confidence and patience that projects into the organization. Be confident and be transparent with the organization and the public. Trust employees to do their work until situations require intervention. Understand the roles of all employees and reward them, if only just a pat on the back. Share a strong commitment to the principles of team management, involving department heads in decision making in their areas of expertise, delegating authority and latitude to personnel with confidence, helping to eliminate any silo mentality, while remaining accountable for project outcomes. Be approachable and fair and not a micro-manager. Have a consistent genuine approach and style. Be visible in the organization. Make evidencebased decisions. Have the ability to change his/her mind when appropriate.

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Have the skills to deal with conflict and conflict resolution and create positive experiences. Be able to firmly yet diplomatically present professional views, concerns, and implications of matters under consideration, while recognizing that the final decision rests with the County Board. Take policy direction from the County Board and lead staff to make things happen. Have a county-wide perspective with consideration of the needs of all citizens. Be politically astute without being political and exercise good judgment. Have excellent written and verbal communication skills and be capable of making effective public presentations, including extensive personal or written responses to public concerns and suggestions as well as being a good “listener.” Be clear and concise in verbal and written communication. Be visible and involved in the community, as well as get to know the key business leaders; be able to speak effectively at community events. Have a sense of service to the community, recognizing that this is a “people business.” Have coaching skills at all levels in the organization. Be a mentor and facilitate development of employees. Have a sense of humor—like to have fun.

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COUNTY BOARD Presented to County Board on 11/10/15

EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE

(05/03/2016)

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Committee on Health & Administration Human Services Board Committee

Community Resources & Tourism Committee

Facilities Committee

Facilities

Administration

Human Services

Extension Education

Corporation Counsel

Veterans Services

Outside Outside Agencies Agencies

Fair Board

Judiciary & Law Committee

Judges

District Attorney

CORPORATION COUNSEL

Health Care Center Committee

Planning, Resources & Develop. Comm.

Highway Committee

Neighbors

Environmental Services

Public Works

Register of Deeds

Transit Commission

Mabel Tainter Tainter Mabel Treasurer

Health Dept.

Chamber of of Chamber Commerce Commerce Economic Economic Development Development

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Momentum Momentum Chippewa Valley Valley Chippewa

Sheriff

Housing Authority

Clerk of Court

Etc.. Etc Emergency Management Non-County Departments

Emergency Communications Medical Examiner Child Support