Assistant County Manager

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Job Information

Title:

Assistant County Manager

Market Range:

MR21

Approved Date:

4/28/2021 11:52:10 AM

FLSA:

Exempt

EEO Code:

PROFESSIONALS

Career Level:

P3

Career Level Description:

Professional Level 3

Job Code:

100047

Job Family:

General Management

Sub Family:

County Management

Primary Purpose

Contributes to strategic planning processes, policy development and implementation and daily oversight and management of specific assignment areas on behalf of the County Manager.  Manages major County programs, interorganizational projects involving external stakeholders. Participates as a member of Senior Leadership Team and supports the County Manager and Board of Commissioners.

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Oversees organizational functions of the County including mental health and hospitality investments.

1

40%

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Provides financial oversight of assigned operational areas including contract negotiation and oversight, budget development, long-term financial planning and policy development.

2

20%

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Engages with community agencies and intergovernmental partners regarding operational areas, organization priorities and community needs/issues. Provides information and assistance to community organization as needed.

3

20%

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Provides complex administrative assistance and support to the County Manager and Board of Commissioners. Assists the Board in responding to inquiries and/or requests for information from the citizens.

4

5%

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Serves on the executive team reporting directly to the County Manager. Provides advice as to the County's management direction.

6

5%

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Improves local government management job knowledge by attending educational workshops; reviewing professional publications; establishing personal networks; benchmarking state-of-the-art practices; participating in professional organizations.

7

5%

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Other duties as assigned

8

5%

Position(s) may perform other duties in addition to the above as assigned by management.

*IMPORTANT* In the event of an emergency, as determined by the County Manager or designee, participation in preparedness and response operations should be expected. Employee may be required to fill a temporary assignment in a role different from standard duties, work hours and/or work location in preparation for, during and after the emergency. Employee may also be required to participate in relevant exercises and regular preparedness training.

Career Level Dimensions

Career Level:

P3

Career Level Description:

Professional Level 3

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Plans and manages projects that have significant impact on Work Group and Division results OR works as a technical expert within a Medical or Scientific Discipline.

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Shares insights and analyses that inform new processes, and/or operational plans.

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Responsible for making improvements in processes, systems, or standards to enhance performance of the Work Group.

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Works to influence parties within and outside of the Work Group and Division regarding projects and procedures.

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May be responsible for providing guidance, coaching and training to other employees within the Work Group.

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Requires advanced knowledge of the Work Group and Division typically obtained through advanced education combined with experience. May have practical knowledge of project management.

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Within Medical or Scientific Disciplines, typically requires a doctoral degree.

Qualifications

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Bachelor's degree in Public Administration, Public Policy or Business Administration

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Five years of job-related experience

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Equivalent education and experience are accepted

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Master's Degree

Public Administration, Public Policy, or similar field

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8 Years

Professional and managerial experience in government leadership particularly in community and regional relations

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knowledge of local government services, organizational structure, financial structure and policies

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skilled in public policy analysis and ability to consider multiple perspectives

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skilled facilitator able to navigate competing perspectives of staff, stakeholders, elected officials, businesses, etc.

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excellent interpersonal, communication and customer service skills

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advanced critical thinking and project management skills with ability to multi-task and prioritize

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skilled financial management with ability to negotiate and manage complex funding agreements on behalf of the County

An individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily to perform this job successfully. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Competencies

Professionalism

Thinks carefully about the likely effects on others of one's words, actions, appearance, and mode of behavior. Selects the words or actions most likely to have the desired effect on the individual or group in question. Maintains calmness in stressful or adverse situations. Diplomatically handles challenging or tense interpersonal situations.

Political Savvy

Identifies internal and external politics that impact the work of the organization. Perceives organizational and political reality and acts accordingly.

Speaking

Effectively transfers thoughts and expresses ideas orally or verbally in individual or group situations.

Organizational Alignment

Ensures the organization’s goals and objectives align with the County’s mission and vision.

Strategic Vision

Sees the big, long-range picture and leads others accordingly.

Fiscal Accountability

Follows fiscal guidelines, regulations, principles, and standards when committing fiscal resources or processing financial transactions. Understands the organization's financial processes.  Prepares, justifies, and administers the program or project budget. Oversees procurement and contracting to achieve desired results. Monitors expenditures and uses cost-benefit thinking to set priorities. 

Integrity

Act with honesty, transparency and respect in our interactions with co-workers and those we serve. Adhere, without exception, to laws, policies, procedures and professional standards.

Accountability

Establish high-quality standards for work. Add value. Measure results and hold self and others accountable for making progress toward desired outcomes. Take a logical and data-driven approach to decision-making.

Diversity

Believe that different backgrounds and experiences strengthen the organization and produce better results. Value inclusion across race, gender, age, religion, identity and experience, and strive to reflect in our workforce the diversity of our community.

Collaboration

Foster a work culture in which different ideas and opinions are encouraged and expected. Listen carefully and speak thoughtfully. Work together toward shared goals with mutual respect and cooperation.

Continuous Improvement

Continuously improve work processes and products. Provide a safe environment to be innovative and creative and try new things. When things don't go as planned, use it as an opportunity to learn, regroup and begin again. Provide time and resources for individuals to grow and develop both personally and professionally.

Wellness

Take proactive steps to be physically fit and healthy, emotionally strong, financially secure and socially fulfilled, while inspiring and empowering others to do the same.

Service Orientation

Commit to making a difference within the community. Actively engage in and enjoy our work. Deliver services that exceed expectations, with courtesy, politeness and sensitivity to the experiences, concerns and feelings of all co-workers and customers.

ADA Checklist

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions

Standard ADA Selection:

Office Environment

Standing

X

Walking

X

Sitting

X

Lifting/Carrying 0-10 pounds

X

Lifting/Carrying 10-20 pounds

X

Lifting/Carrying 20-50 pounds

X

Lifting/Carrying 50-100 pounds

X

Pushing

X

Pulling

X

Climbing

X

Balancing

X

Stooping

X

Kneeling

X

Crouching

X

Crawling

X

Reaching

X

Handling

X

Grasping

X

Fingering

X

Feeling

X

Talking

X

Hearing

X

Visual Perception

X

Repetitive Motions

X

Eye/Hand/Foot Coordination

X

Memorization/Concentration

X

Learning/Knowledge Retention

X

Preparing/Analyzing Numerical Figures

X

Use of Interfaced Commmunication Devices (Phone, Computer, Radio etc.)

X

Analyzing/Examining/Testing Data

X

Emotional/Behavioral Self-Regulation

X

Interacting with Others

X

Comprehension

X

Organization

X

Decision Making

X

Comprehension

Understand complex problems and collaborate to explore alternative solutions

Organization

Organize and prioritize individual work schedule to manage multiple tasks and/or projects

Decision Making

Make decisions that have significant impact on a department's credibility, operations and/or services

Communication

Communicate in-depth information for the purpose of interpreting and/or negotiating

Extreme cold

X

Extreme heat

X

Humid

X

Wet

X

Noise

X

Hazards

X

Temperature Change

X

Atmospheric Conditions

X

Vibration

X

Computers/Monitors

X