District Administrator

The Heron Lake Watershed District is accepting applications to fill the position of FULLTIME

ADMINISTRATOR. The District Administrator serves as the chief administrative officer. They must apply independent judgment regarding HLWD activities and dispensing of information based on knowledge gained through experience and direction from the HLWD Board. The Administrator is responsible for the day-to-day activities of the District which includes (but is not limited to): implementing the accounting/payroll system; compiling background information for the Board to facilitate decision making; preparing agendas, data, correspondence, and other materials relating to Board meetings; attending Board meetings and taking/distributing Minutes; acts as the designated data practices Responsible Authority. The position requires a self-motivated person who will receive some instruction from the Board, but who will perform the majority of tasks with little or no supervision, has the capacity to work with flexibility on several tasks simultaneously, can proficiently meet various concurrent deadlines, and has the ability to work under stressful conditions. 

Minimum requirements include: high school diploma or

equivalent; Associate’s degree in relevant field OR related experience, OR a

combination of education and relevant experience; basic computer skills; and, a valid

driver’s license.

The hiring range for this position is $20.00 - $28.00 per hour,

dependent on experience and qualifications. The position is full-time, non-exempt.

A resume, cover letter and HLWD application are required. Application forms and a full

job description can be found online at www.hlwdonline.org, by emailing

admin@hlwdonline.org, or at Heron Lake City Hall during regular office hours (312 10th

Street; Monday-Friday, 8:00am-5:00pm). Send an email to admin@hlwdonline.org or

leave a message at 507-793-2462 with any questions about the position or hiring

process. Preference will be given to applications received on/before Monday, July 19,

2021, and can be emailed to admin@hlwdonline.org, dropped off at Heron Lake City

Hall during office hours, or mailed to P.O. Box 345, Heron Lake, MN 56137, Attn: Hiring

Committee. Application materials will be reviewed upon receipt. Incomplete applications