Board Liaison
Apply NowCompany: Kent County, MI
Location: Grand Rapids, MI 49504
Description:
Salary: $87,359.00 - $99,362.00 Annually
Location : County Administration Building 300 Monroe Avenue NW Grand Rapids
Job Type: Full-time
Job Number: 2502-101CM-1734
Department: Administrator/Controller
Opening Date: 02/14/2025
Closing Date: 2/28/2025 11:59 PM Eastern
Job Responsibilities
The successful candidate will facilitate the deliberative functions of the Board of Commissioners; represent the Board to constituents and to other organizations; maintain the flow of information between the Board and County Administration; and facilitate resolution of requests for information or assistance from the Board.
The incumbent in this position will support the Board of Commissioners and the Chair (21 Commissioners total). Responsibilities include oversight of preparation and distribution of materials for Board and committee meetings; coordination of FOIA request for the Board; coordination of and ensuring resolution of Commissioners' requests for information or assistance; coordination of travel and conference arrangements; preparation of meeting agendas and minutes; and provision of other various forms of administrative support.
Must be willing to work irregular hours, including evenings and weekends, to attend Board and committee meetings and to represent the Board to varied internal and external audiences.
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution in Public Administration, Business Administration, Industrial Psychology, or other relevant discipline, combined with five (5) years of progressively responsible experience in local government or non-profit administration, or administration of another organization with a governing Board and an executive or administrator, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Additional Information
Don't take our word for it that Kent County is a great place to work and thrive. Watch this video of why our staff have made us their employer of choice.
Would you like to know what Kent County does? Watch a day in the life of Max video below:
Kent County Human Resources
Benefit Summary
Management Pay Plan (MPP), Exempt
Effective January 1, 2024
Medical and Prescription Plans/Health Care Premium
Health Care Providers - BCBS Wellness PPO, Blue Care Network HMO or
BCMS Wellness High Deductible Health Plan (HDHP) with Health Savings Account (HSA)
Prescription Provider -Capital Rx
PPO or HMO: 20% of total healthcare premium per month - pretax
HDHP w/ HSA: 15% of total healthcare premium per month - pretax
HSA - One time new enrollment County contribution of $1,000 single or $2,000 family,
max HSA contribution $4,150 single / $8,300 family
Eligible for non-smoking and wellness exam incentives
Medical benefits will become effective first day of the month after hire.
BENEFIT ELECTION FORM MUST BE RETURNED TO
HUMAN RESOURCES WITHIN 4 DAYS OF HIRE.
Dental Plan - Varipro
Class I - 100% of incurred charges (2 cleanings and 1 x-ray per person, per year)
All other Services - 50% of reasonable costs (including Orthodontics)
Up to $2,500 annually per family
Vision Plan - VSP
No charge for WellVision Exam; $20 materials co-pay or up to $60 co-pay for contact fitting with participating doctors
Life Insurance
$50,000 County paid Term Life Insurance
Supplemental Life Insurance/Dependent Life Insurance
Self-pay in increments of $5,000; Minimum-$15,000/Maximum-$450,000
Spouse term life = $25,000, Child term life = $10,000
Flexible Spending - Varipro
Pre-tax contributions for Health and Dependent Care - only for HMO & PPO plans
Vacation Leave
6 hours 40 minutes each month - after initial month of hire (0-3 years)
See MPP Benefit Book for subsequent accrual
Paid Time Off
Pro-rated amount of 80 hours based on number remaining months in the year at time of hire.
80 hours on the payroll at start of the year.
May accumulate up to 120 hours
Unused paid time off in excess of 120 hours will be added to the employee's retirement bonus bank.
Paid Parental Leave
80 hours of paid time off for birth of a child or temporary placement of the child for adoption. Eligible the 1st of the month following date of hire, runs concurrently with FMLA
Sickness & Accident Plan
1st day of accident or 8th day of illness
67% of gross wages; 26 week benefit
Eligible 1st of the month following date of hire
Eligible for one-time S&A Supplement Bank of 48 hours.
Long Term Disability
60% of monthly covered earnings to a maximum of $5,000 per month; 180 day waiting period
Holidays
11 Scheduled Holidays
Probation Period
None - At Will Employee/Management Relationship
Tuition Reimbursement
$365 per credit hour; maximum of 9 credit hours per year (see policy for eligibility)
Mileage
Published IRS Rate
Deferred Compensation
Enrollment first of each month with a minimum investment of $25 per pay period
Retirement/Defined Pension
Mandatory participation in a Contributory Defined Benefit Pension Plan.
Employee contribution is 9.21% of pre-tax earnings
Supplement to Medical Benefits Premium
Based on years of service, employees may be eligible for a medical benefits premium supplement.
Kent County reserves the right to modify Management Pay Plan benefits.
*The above is a summary of benefits. For specific benefits information consult the MPP handbook and summary plan descriptions.
01
Please briefly describe your 5 years' of progressively responsible experience in local government, non-profit administration, or administration with a governing Board and an executive or administrator. If you do not have 5 years' experience please indicate N/A or none.
Required Question
Location : County Administration Building 300 Monroe Avenue NW Grand Rapids
Job Type: Full-time
Job Number: 2502-101CM-1734
Department: Administrator/Controller
Opening Date: 02/14/2025
Closing Date: 2/28/2025 11:59 PM Eastern
Job Responsibilities
The successful candidate will facilitate the deliberative functions of the Board of Commissioners; represent the Board to constituents and to other organizations; maintain the flow of information between the Board and County Administration; and facilitate resolution of requests for information or assistance from the Board.
The incumbent in this position will support the Board of Commissioners and the Chair (21 Commissioners total). Responsibilities include oversight of preparation and distribution of materials for Board and committee meetings; coordination of FOIA request for the Board; coordination of and ensuring resolution of Commissioners' requests for information or assistance; coordination of travel and conference arrangements; preparation of meeting agendas and minutes; and provision of other various forms of administrative support.
Must be willing to work irregular hours, including evenings and weekends, to attend Board and committee meetings and to represent the Board to varied internal and external audiences.
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution in Public Administration, Business Administration, Industrial Psychology, or other relevant discipline, combined with five (5) years of progressively responsible experience in local government or non-profit administration, or administration of another organization with a governing Board and an executive or administrator, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Additional Information
Don't take our word for it that Kent County is a great place to work and thrive. Watch this video of why our staff have made us their employer of choice.
Would you like to know what Kent County does? Watch a day in the life of Max video below:
Kent County Human Resources
Benefit Summary
Management Pay Plan (MPP), Exempt
Effective January 1, 2024
Medical and Prescription Plans/Health Care Premium
Health Care Providers - BCBS Wellness PPO, Blue Care Network HMO or
BCMS Wellness High Deductible Health Plan (HDHP) with Health Savings Account (HSA)
Prescription Provider -Capital Rx
PPO or HMO: 20% of total healthcare premium per month - pretax
HDHP w/ HSA: 15% of total healthcare premium per month - pretax
HSA - One time new enrollment County contribution of $1,000 single or $2,000 family,
max HSA contribution $4,150 single / $8,300 family
Eligible for non-smoking and wellness exam incentives
Medical benefits will become effective first day of the month after hire.
BENEFIT ELECTION FORM MUST BE RETURNED TO
HUMAN RESOURCES WITHIN 4 DAYS OF HIRE.
Dental Plan - Varipro
Class I - 100% of incurred charges (2 cleanings and 1 x-ray per person, per year)
All other Services - 50% of reasonable costs (including Orthodontics)
Up to $2,500 annually per family
Vision Plan - VSP
No charge for WellVision Exam; $20 materials co-pay or up to $60 co-pay for contact fitting with participating doctors
Life Insurance
$50,000 County paid Term Life Insurance
Supplemental Life Insurance/Dependent Life Insurance
Self-pay in increments of $5,000; Minimum-$15,000/Maximum-$450,000
Spouse term life = $25,000, Child term life = $10,000
Flexible Spending - Varipro
Pre-tax contributions for Health and Dependent Care - only for HMO & PPO plans
Vacation Leave
6 hours 40 minutes each month - after initial month of hire (0-3 years)
See MPP Benefit Book for subsequent accrual
Paid Time Off
Pro-rated amount of 80 hours based on number remaining months in the year at time of hire.
80 hours on the payroll at start of the year.
May accumulate up to 120 hours
Unused paid time off in excess of 120 hours will be added to the employee's retirement bonus bank.
Paid Parental Leave
80 hours of paid time off for birth of a child or temporary placement of the child for adoption. Eligible the 1st of the month following date of hire, runs concurrently with FMLA
Sickness & Accident Plan
1st day of accident or 8th day of illness
67% of gross wages; 26 week benefit
Eligible 1st of the month following date of hire
Eligible for one-time S&A Supplement Bank of 48 hours.
Long Term Disability
60% of monthly covered earnings to a maximum of $5,000 per month; 180 day waiting period
Holidays
11 Scheduled Holidays
Probation Period
None - At Will Employee/Management Relationship
Tuition Reimbursement
$365 per credit hour; maximum of 9 credit hours per year (see policy for eligibility)
Mileage
Published IRS Rate
Deferred Compensation
Enrollment first of each month with a minimum investment of $25 per pay period
Retirement/Defined Pension
Mandatory participation in a Contributory Defined Benefit Pension Plan.
Employee contribution is 9.21% of pre-tax earnings
Supplement to Medical Benefits Premium
Based on years of service, employees may be eligible for a medical benefits premium supplement.
Kent County reserves the right to modify Management Pay Plan benefits.
*The above is a summary of benefits. For specific benefits information consult the MPP handbook and summary plan descriptions.
01
Please briefly describe your 5 years' of progressively responsible experience in local government, non-profit administration, or administration with a governing Board and an executive or administrator. If you do not have 5 years' experience please indicate N/A or none.
Required Question