Racine, Wisconsin
Posted: 25-Apr-25
Location: Hurley, Wisconsin
Type: Full Time
Salary: Dependent on qualifications
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Internal Number: COUNTY MANAGER – IRON CO
COUNTY MANAGER – IRON COUNTY
Application Deadline: May 30, 2025
Job Overview
This position is the chief administrative officer for Iron County Government, created pursuant to Wisconsin State Statute 59.19. The County Manager will provide leadership and direction to the County for strategic planning, goal setting, budgeting, financial reporting, forecasting, IT, insurance, payroll and benefit administration as well as exercise considerable initiative and judgment collaborating with department managers to accomplish goals and objectives and maintain county standards. The position works independently under the direction of the Iron County Board, principally through the county board chairperson and finance committee.
The position requires a Bachelor’s degree in accounting, public or business administration or related field. Credentials as a certified public account are preferred. A minimum of five (5) years of relevant experience in public administration and ten years’ experience of progressively responsible administrative and supervisory duties in previous employment is preferred. A complete job description is available on the Iron County website at http://www.co.iron.wi.gov/docs_by_cat_type.asp?doccatid=264&locid=180 or upon request. Salary is dependent on qualifications and work history.
To learn more about the position and what Iron County has to offer, email a cover letter, resume, salary history and three professional references as a single PDF to Kurt Wolff, Iron County Vice Chair, at kurt.wolff@ironcountywi.org. Include Iron County CM search in the subject line. Questions regarding the position should be directed to the Chair at 608.575.0141. The deadline for applications is May 30, 2025.
The position requires a Bachelor’s degree in accounting, public or business administration or related field. Credentials as a certified public account are preferred. A minimum of five (5) years of relevant experience in public administration and ten years’ experience of progressively responsible administrative and supervisory duties in previous employment is preferred.