County Administrator, Green County, WI (Population 36,951)

Green County, Wisconsin, seeks a collaborative and proven leader to serve as its first County Administrator. Located in south-central Wisconsin along the Illinois border, Green County combines a strong sense of community with easy access to the metropolitan amenities of Madison (40 minutes) and Rockford (one hour). The County’s many welcoming municipalities offer diverse housing options, quality schools, and a stable regional economy anchored by agriculture, advanced manufacturing, healthcare, and small businesses. Green County is known for its Swiss heritage, vibrant festivals, and exceptional quality of life. Visitors and residents alike enjoy rolling countryside, scenic bike trails, trout streams, and year-round recreational activities. The County seat is Monroe (Population 10,561), home to a historic downtown square, a thriving food culture, and a nationally known specialty cheese industry.

The County Administrator is the County’s chief administrative officer and carries out the duties and responsibilities set forth in Section 59.18 of the Wisconsin Statutes. The Administrator is appointed by and reports to a thirty-one-member nonpartisan Board of Supervisors. A comprehensive county budget of approximately $70.8M (all funds) supports a wide range of services and departments, including human services, highway, sheriff’s office, land services, a skilled nursing facility, and public health.

Immediate priorities for the new County Administrator include maintaining high-quality services under strict state levy limits, addressing workforce recruitment and retention challenges, advancing efforts to expand affordable and workforce-appropriate housing, and ensuring the long-term sustainability of county infrastructure, including the maintenance and improvement of roads and bridges. The Administrator will also play a key role in long-term planning for the County’s skilled nursing facility. Maintaining strong working relationships with municipalities, school districts, nonprofit partners, and regional agencies is essential. Open and positive communication skills, along with a demonstrated ability to work effectively with elected officials, department heads, and community stakeholders, are key expectations.

Desire a strong financial background, including a solid understanding of multi-fund budgeting, capital improvement planning, and long-term financial forecasting. The successful candidate will possess strong strategic planning skills, sound judgment, and a commitment to open, positive communication. A thorough understanding of human resources and organizational leadership is essential. The County seeks an approachable leader who values transparency, supports staff development, and fosters a respectful and team-oriented culture.

The 2026 anticipated hiring range for this position is $124,010 to $140,312, plus excellent benefits. Requires a Bachelor’s Degree in public or business administration, finance, or a closely related field, with a Master’s degree preferred. Candidates with an equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered. Applicants must have at least 5 years of progressively responsible experience in management, supervisory, financial, and administrative roles within a similarly complex organization. Individuals with comparable leadership experience in the private sector or military are also encouraged to apply.

Email cover letter, résumé, 3 professional references, and salary history as a single PDF to Dave Bretl, Public Administration Associates, LLC, at smcdade@public-administration.com. Include Green County, WI Administrator Search in the subject line. Questions regarding the position should be directed to Mr. Bretl at (414) 350-3328. The application deadline is January 16, 2026.

Confidentiality may be requested, but cannot be provided for those selected as final

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