OFFICIAL DIRECTORY 2012 – 2013 - Taylor County

HIGHWAY
Jess Sackmann
The Highway Commissioner is the administrator of the Highway
Department and has charge of the construction and maintenance of
highways under the direction of the Highway Committee. Duties
include the responsibility for the necessary engineering studies,
surveys, plans and cost estimates for highway construction; care and
maintenance of county road equipment and supplies; recording all
expenditures; plan and supervise highway maintenance and
construction work on the county trunk highway system; and provide
the general maintenance of the state highways.
HUMAN RESOURCES
Marie Koerner
The Human Resources Manager coordinates county recruitment with
department heads, reviews all recommendations for disciplinary action
or discharge, administers the collective bargaining process and
agreements, maintains personnel and medical files on all employees,
administers the county's employee benefit programs, serves as the
county's Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Program Officer, and
assists the Personnel Committee with their meetings and actions. Other
duties include administering the County's insurance program, and
overseeing central purchasing, telephone and mailing systems.
HUMAN SERVICES
Amber Fallos
The Taylor County Human Serviced Department promotes and
encourages the well-being, safety, independence, and self-sufficiency
of all Taylor County individuals and families through the provision of
supportive services. As a public agency and department within county
government, the Taylor County Human Services Department operates
under a Human Services Board which is appointed by the Taylor
County Board of Supervisors. Administrative oversight is also
provided by a number of state departments. Agency funding comes
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