Deputy County Administrator

Otter Tail County is seeking a full-time Deputy County Administrator.

This position will be part of the County Leadership Team overseeing the Finance, Property, and License Management Team and Countywide initiatives such as the Long-Range Strategic Plan.  This position is responsible for overseeing and administering the duties and functions of an Auditor-Treasurer including financial operations and policy development, property recordings, assessor, elections, property tax administration, state audits, tax increment financing, property forfeitures, and ensuring compliance with state and federal regulations.  This position would fulfill the appointed duties of an Auditor-Treasurer.
 
Under the direction of the County Administrator, the Deputy County Administrator assists in managing and administering the affairs of the county and carrying out the policies of the County Board.   This position is responsible to provide oversight in the planning, development, management, coordination, delivery, and evaluation of multiple complex functions of one of four service teams in the county organization.  Lead interdepartmental and interagency work teams to improve county service alignment and performance.  Priorities include service alignment, leadership and accountability to county-wide board goals.  The Deputy County Administrator acts on behalf of the County Administrator in that person's absence.