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29 | Page January 10 I ssueGeary County %u2013 Public Works AdministratorGeary County, located in Junction City, is accepting applications for a Public Works Administrator. Responsibilities include but are not limited to administer, plan, direct, supervise, and implement the activities of the Public Works Department; to develop the specifications and cost estimates for all road, bridge, transfer station, facilities, wastewater, water and noxious weed projects and programs; and to provide responsive, courteous and efficient service to County residents and the general public.Minimum qualifications are a high school diploma, GED or equivalent, plus six (6) years of experience in planning, designing, and road and bridge building. Maintenance/repair experience is essential. A minimum of three (3) years supervisory experience necessary. Not required, but preference given to applicants with a valid CDL, a bachelor%u2019s degree in civil engineering or a closely related field, and a Registered Professional Engineer Certification. Salary range $103,000 - $166,000/year DOQ, and competitive benefits.Interested candidates should submit an application through the %u201cCareers%u201d tab on our website at www.gearycounty.org. Additional information may be received by contacting us at hr@gearycounty.org or calling 785-238-5700.Harvey County %u2013 County AdministratorHarvey County is seeking a highly qualified and experienced, approachable team leader who is responsive, engaged, and innovative in managing the County%u2019s staff and resources. The ideal candidate will be a collaborative leader with executive management experience and the ability to bring people together resulting in outstanding morale and organizational culture. The new County Administrator will continually develop managers and will build a culture of trust among staff and the Board of Commissioners. The ideal candidate will be a strategic thinker, effective communicator, and a proven leader with a passion for public service.The salary for the selected candidate is negotiable and competitive based on experience and qualifications. The County also offers an outstanding benefits package.Harvey County, (pop. approx. 34,000), is a dynamic local government stretching 540 square miles in South Central Kansas. The County is devoted to its core values of courtesy, integrity, respect, understanding, well-being and humor while providing beneficial, essential public services in a professional and fiscally responsible manner.Under policy direction of the Board of County Commissioners, the County Administrator is the chief administrative officer directing and carrying out the policies of the Board of County Commissioners. The County Administrator is responsible for translating the direction of the Commissioners into action through its oversight of the delivery of all County services and countywide strategic planning. The County Administrator is responsible for effective administration of all governmental affairs of the County which legally may be placed in their charge and shall enforce resolutions, policies, rules and regulations adopted by the Board of County Commissioners.