HR, Payroll and Finance Assistant

Job purpose

A positive attitude, happy demeanor and a genuine interest in people is necessary. The desire to learn and share information as it relates to HR, Payroll and Finance and all facets of the County Auditor’s office. The ability to communicate clearly, listen carefully and perform tasks correctly, with efficiency. To be organized and focused with the ability to multi-task while being interrupted in the pursuit of daily assignments.

 Exectuve Director Job

PERMANENT EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

The Harrison County Conservation Board is currently accepting applicants for the permanent, full-time position of Executive Director.  The position will be stationed at Willow Lake Nature Center, Woodbine, Iowa.  The work week is non-standard, but generally M-F from 8:00 am to 4:30 pm.  Salary range $72,000 - $75,000 per year with 3% adjustment after successful six-month probationary period, plus standard county benefits including health insurance, vacation and sick leave, paid holidays, vehicle, and uniform allowance. 

Applicants must submit a cover letter, resume, references, and completed job application to:  Harrison County Conservation, attention Scott S Nelson, 2725 Easton Trail, Woodbine, IA 51579 or email to stnelson@HarrisonCountyParks.org Deadline for applications is Friday, August 16, 2024 at 4:00 pm. 

For a full job description:  https://www.mycountyparks.com/Jobs/Default.aspx

Inquiries or questions: (712)-647-2785 or stnelson@HarrisonCountyParks.org

 Full-time Property Tax/Motor Vehicle Clerk position

The Harrison County Treasurer’s Office has a full-time Property Tax/Motor Vehicle Clerk position available. 

The minimum salary will be $46,974, must be able to pass a physical, have some accounting knowledge,

motor vehicle title experience is preferred but will train. 

Applications are available in the Treasurer’s office at the

Courthouse (111 N 2nd Ave in Logan) or at

www.harrisoncounty.iowa.gov  

Position open until filled.

911 Dispatcher

Position Summary

Under the supervision of the 911 Director and Lead Dispatchers, provides support to law enforcement, emergency medical services and fire personnel. Position requires ability to handle stressful work conditions; working under time pressure with serious consequences of error in crisis situations, tragedies, and emergencies; and ability to handle simultaneous incidents. Dispatchers are responsible for directing emergency responders to locations in need of assistance, advising responders of potentially dangerous situations, and aiding the general public in times of crisis. This position requires the ability and willingness to work a majority of time without direct supervision, while making sound judgement decisions.

Planning & Zoning Commissioners 

The Zoning Commission is responsible for changes in the current zoning regulations. The Commission serves in an advisory role to the Board, reviewing and making recommendations on implementation and updating the Harrison County Zoning Ordinance. This includes the zoning and rezoning or land and applications for subdivisions. The Harrison County Board of Supervisors can overturn a decision made by the Zoning Commission. Commission members are made up of five citizens appointed by the Board of Supervisors. Members serve 5 year terms and must reside in the unincorporated areas of the county.

Board of Adjustment 

The Board of Adjustment is a quasi–judicial board made up of five citizens appointed by the Board of Supervisors. 

They must reside in the unincorporated areas of the county and serve five year terms. 

The Board hears and makes the final decision of Appeals, which are questions between an applicant and the Zoning Administrator as to the proper interpretation of the zoning ordinance. They also decide on applications for Special Exceptions as specifically provided in the Zoning Ordinance. The Board may authorize Variances in the application of the Ordinance where there are unusual circumstances that would otherwise result in unnecessary hardship (physical, not economic) to a particular parcel of land if the Ordinance is literally enforced, and the variance would not be contrary to the public interest.

Please call the Harrison County Planning & Zoning

office at 712-644-2302 or

email: mpitt@harrisoncounty.iowa.gov to inquire 

 Part-time Office Clerk

The Harrison County Recorder’s Office has a part-time Office Clerk position available.

This position is for a detail-oriented person with a clerical background and who can provide excellent customer service. Computer and data entry experience required with the ability to learn diverse computer systems. The office has a variety of duties and must be able to multitask.

Applications are available in the Harrison County Recorder’s Office at the Courthouse (111 N 2nd Ave, Logan Iowa) or available on the website.

Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.