SHERIDAN — Renee’ Obermueller will retire from her place as Sheridan County administrative director June 30 after 18 years of service with the Board of County Commissioners.
Obermueller, initially from Shoshoni, assumed her present place after 17 years within the banking business and 4 years with Wyoming Recreation and Fish Division. The hallmarks of Obermueller’s service to the county embrace the implementation of economic techniques to make sure monetary stability, the event of a capital enchancment program and guaranteeing efficient communication and coordination with Sheridan County elected officers, employees and with different Sheridan County municipalities and state companies.
Obermueller shared her expertise from the previous 18 years.
The Sheridan Press: What was your journey into this administrative place?
Renee Obermueller: My husband and I relocated to Sheridan in 1998. On the time of our transfer, I used to be working as a monetary specialist and coordinator for a Bureau of Reclamation irrigation venture within the basin and labored remotely in Sheridan till the venture was completed. Previous to this my background was in banking (16 years), and I used to be resolved to search for one thing completely different than banking, however nonetheless needed to be part of the “monetary” world. I blame the remainder of the story on Commissioner Terry Cram! In 2000 I utilized for the Workplace Supervisor on the Sheridan Regional Recreation & Fish Workplace and was accepted. That’s the place I met Terry. When he determined to retire from the Recreation & Fish and run for Commissioner, the enterprise workplace on the county was searching for assist and he inspired me to use. I utilized, was employed in 2005 and the remainder is historical past!
TSP: Why did you select to take it?
RO: I contemplated this fairly some time truly. I appreciated the place on the Recreation & Fish and was not in search of something completely different. Trying again, I feel the primary motive was it appeared difficult. I used to be intrigued with the side of native authorities as a result of it touches so many various areas in a group. A brand new monetary software program program for the county was launched in 2004, and the present employees was working via transition gadgets, and I believed I may convey helpful expertise to the desk.
TSP: What are the advantages of staying so long as you might have able?
RO: Institutional data! There may be nothing that may exchange this however time. It brings continuity to a system that has the flexibility for fixed change, i.e., elections of county and different authorities officers, new laws, and many others.
TSP: What are some key stuff you discovered whereas working in your place?
RO: Tomorrow is one other day, and what’s in your desk at present will nonetheless be there the following day and the day after and the day after. All joking apart, I’ve discovered to be an professional at time administration and prioritizing work. You can’t do that job with out these expertise. I’ve discovered to be self-aware and know my strengths and weaknesses. I’ve acquired higher listening expertise and social expertise by working alongside completely different people in an effort to construct relationships which are needed to hold out the duties of the job.
TSP: Would you select this path once more? If that’s the case, why? If not, why not?
RO: Sure, if I used to be youthful! For me it has been a rewarding and fulfilling 18 years however I’m trying ahead to retirement.
TSP: What does it take, internally, to beat what you do on daily basis?
RO: You must like the kind of work, and you must like individuals much more. It is a busy detailed place, that features interplay with employees, elected officers, and members of the general public every day. I hardly ever shut my door and I’m out there for many something that comes up. You have to be versatile and entertain the “now” or the second might go with no resolve.
TSP: Any recommendation to the incoming particular person changing you?
RO: Develop a private management philosophy (PLP) you probably have not already carried out so. Realizing the way you lead is important not solely to your self, however these round you. Respect your employer, colleagues, and subordinates however keep convicted to your values.
TSP: Any plans but for retirement?
RO: For the time being no. I’ll take a couple of months, benefit from the summer season and see what’s to come back.
Peak Consulting has formally began the recruiting course of and will likely be accepting purposes via Jan. 23, 2023.
The formal job posting, which incorporates desired {qualifications} for the place, may be discovered on the Sheridan County web site, sheridancounty.com or a duplicate of the posting may be despatched to you by emailing [email protected].
Certified candidates excited about making use of please e mail a canopy letter and resume to Laura Lehan at [email protected]. For additional inquiries please name 307-655-5405. All inquiries and purposes will likely be held strictly confidential.