BERRIEN COUNTY — The Berrien County Board of Commissioners recently announced the search for a new county administrator.  The position is now posted, and commissioners have begun accepting applications. 

County Administrator William Wolf announced in December that he would be leaving his position of Berrien County administrator effective June 12.  Wolf has been in that role since Jan. 1, 2005. Prior to that, he served as the Berrien County treasurer. 

The position of county administrator is responsible for providing administrative leadership in the county with policy guidance from the board of commissioners. Under the direction of the board, the position serves as the chief administrative, financial, personnel and operational officer of the county. The position serves as liaison between countywide elected officials, other agencies and the board of commissioners and supervises appointed department heads. The administrator’s office is charged with preparing and executing a balanced county operational budget of approximately $188 million and a defined benefit pension program over $200 million.

The Berrien County Board of Commissioners will accept applications through Feb. 21.  Education and experience requirements are as follows: Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor’s degree in public administration, business management, finance, law or a related field. A master’s degree is preferred. Applicants must have a minimum of 10 years increasingly responsible experience in public administration. It is preferred that applicants have a thorough knowledge of the principles of local government administration, including organizational forms and structures and operating methods and procedures. 

To see the complete job posting and to apply, visit the Berrien County website: berriencounty.org.