Duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:
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Plans, organizes, manages, coordinates and directs the administrative functions of the department.
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Assists in the preparation of the annual budget and in the administration of the final budget.
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Directs a system of internal fiscal/cost accounting, reporting, and control.
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Develops and implements new and efficient ways to provide services.
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Formulates and implements fiscal policies /procedures, and departmental policy.
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Directs the cost accounting, fiscal, personnel, office services, and general activities of the department.
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Supervises data analysis and program evaluation activities.
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Interprets policies and procedures for management and subordinate personnel.
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Negotiates contracts and leases.
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Develops procedure manuals and provides oversight on departmental personnel activities.
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Confers with representatives of other County departments and government agencies as needed.
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Develops Board Agenda Items.
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Train, supervise, and evaluate assigned staff.
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Directs a system of internal fund and trust account auditing and control.
Experience:
Four (4) years of progressively responsible administrative experience that included fiscal management, personnel management and program development. Two (2) years of this experience must have been in a supervisory capacity.
Education:
Equivalent to graduation from a four (4) year college or university with a degree in Business Administration, Public Administration, or a closely related field. (Additional qualifying experience may substitute for required education on a year for year basis.)
License:
Possess a valid California driver's license at time of appointment and maintain, for some positions in this classification.
- Communicate effectively with others in person and over the telephone.
Meet deadlines under stressful conditions; complete multiple priority projects with conflicting deadlines.
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Resolve conflicts and respond appropriately to complaints.
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Establish, implement, and achieve goals and objectives.
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Represent County and Department with the community and other agencies.
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Administer budget, personnel and programs.
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Direct financial operations of the department.
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Make presentations to the Board of Supervisors and other groups.
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Select, train, supervise and evaluate staff.
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Maintain confidential information according to legal standards and/or County regulations.
Analyze data, interpret and write policies, procedures and regulations, develop appropriate conclusions and prepare reports.
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Frequent operation of a data entry device and repetitive hand and arm motion.
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Frequent use of hand/eye coordination.
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Sitting for long periods of time and walking.
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Occasionally standing, pushing, pulling, bending and squatting to pick up or move objects.
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Occasionally lift and move objects weighing up to 40 pounds.
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Normal dexterity, frequent holding and grasping.
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Regular attendance is an essential function.
Knowledge of:
Principles and modern methods of Public and Business Administration with special reference to organizational development, fiscal and personnel management.
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Data analysis and program planning and evaluation.
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Contract development, management, and analysis.
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Political and legislative processes.
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Principles of effective employee management; supervision, training and development.
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Federal, State and local regulations governing department functions.
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Grant administration, generally accepted accounting and auditing standards.
Ability to:
Plan, organize, direct, and coordinate the administrative functions of the Department.
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Analyze data, interpret policies, procedures and regulations, develop appropriate conclusions, and prepare reports.
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Oversee and coordinate Human Resources functions.
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Oversee financial records development and maintenance.
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Analyze administrative problems, reach practical and logical conclusions, and institute effective changes.
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Oversee the development of statistical information and the preparation of a variety of reports.
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Effectively represent the department with the public, other County departments, and other government organizations.
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Organize and present ideas through oral communication and writing.
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Establish and maintain cooperative relationships with those contacted during the course of work.
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Coordinate complex procedures for efficient and effective operations.
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Operate a motor vehicle.
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