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Under policy direction of the Board of Commissioners, acts as Chief Executive Officer for the County, with direct oversight for budgets, Human Resources, Public Works, Human Services, Facility Operations, Planning, Building Inspection services and public lands and natural resource issues.
DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS:This is a single position class responsible to the Board of Commissioners for managing the implementation of Commission policies and administrative direction, and for direction of County management staff and of County resources. The employee in this class is an unclassified, “at-will” employee serving at the pleasure of the County Commission.
(Performance of these functions is the reason the job exists. Assigned job tasks/duties are not limited to the essential functions).
- Develops, evaluates, and implements administrative policies and procedures to meet Commission goals and objectives; supervises the performance of County departments under the jurisdiction of the County Commission; directs the establishment of standards, goals and objectives and evaluates the performance of departments; coordinates the activities of the various County departments to ensure timely, efficient and effective delivery of programs and services.
- Directs, develops and evaluates appointed department heads; selects, directs, develops and evaluates staff; develops and implements training programs to enhance the capabilities of department heads and staff and improve the delivery of services; provides direction, instruction, training and support to staff; hears, responds to and resolves staff problems, concerns, complaints and grievances; administers discipline.
- Negotiates and/or supervises the negotiation of the County’s contractual agreements subject to the limitations of law and Commission direction; administers and enforces agreements.
- Prepares and administers budgets; accounts for variances between projected and actual expenditures; in cooperation with the County Comptroller-Auditor, develops budget instructions and procedures; reviews and comments on justifications for funding requests and staffing levels; monitors expenditures to assure compliance with budgets.
- Analyzes proposals and develops recommendations to the Board of Commissioners regarding policies and programs, analyzes information pertaining to County services and operations, including policies, programs, methods, budgets, staffing, organization, and capital needs; writes reports and correspondences for government agencies, members of the community and the Board of Commissioners.
- Administers the preparation of Commission meeting agendas, attends Commission meetings; makes oral and written presentations to the Board of Commissioners and to other public and private groups; provides information to the news media and the public regarding County operations, represents the County with other government agencies and in meetings with the public.
- Implements the Commission’s legislative advocacy program; analyzes proposed legislation and administrative regulations for their impact on County operations; reviews and makes recommendations to the Commission regarding legislative activities; participates in the lobbying process by presenting oral and written testimony to appropriate bodies.
- Investigates and resolves complaints and concerns regarding County programs, services, and facilities, acts as liaison with cities, other counties, and with regional, state and federal agencies on a broad range of matters.
- Works closely with direct reports on the County’s loss control program; worker’s compensation; employee safety program; property and liability insurance; purchasing and other ancillary County programs.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: (KSAs are the attributes required to perform a job; generally demonstrated through qualifying experience, education, or training.)
Knowledge of:
- Public budget preparation and administration
- Personnel administration, supervision, and employee relations
- Laws and regulations that pertain to County operations, services, and programs.
- Public Lands Policy
- Water Rights
- Zoning and Planning
- Public Guardian & Public Administrator
- Grant financing
Skill to:
- Manage complex issues.
- Address public and personnel conflict.
- Coordinate Emergency Management efforts.
- Effectively manage Media Relations matters.
- Perform public speaking and presentations with both internal and external stakeholders.
- Communicate effectively with County Commissioners and constituents on matters related to department policies, fundings, operations and other.
Ability to:
- Develop policies and goals consistent with Commission directives.
- Effectively administer projects and operations consistent with County policies and goals.
- Plan, direct and evaluate the work of staff.
- Effectively manage the pressure of deadlines, conflicting demands, and emergencies.
- Establish and maintain effective working relationships with all levels of County staff, elected and appointed bodies, and members of the general public.
- Gain cooperation through discussion, influence, and negotiation.
- Collect, interpret, and evaluate narrative and statistical data pertaining to policy, fiscal, and operation matters.
- Select alternatives, project the consequences of proposed actions, implement administrative policies and work programs consistent with regulations and with County policies and goals.
- Understand, interpret, and apply laws and regulations.
Required Certifications and Licenses:
Possession of a valid driver’s license or alternate means of travel.
Experience and Training:
Bachelor’s Degree in public administration, communications, or accounting and at least five (5) years of county or other public agency administrative experience including responsibility for management of staff and programs or any combination of training, education and experience that would provide the required knowledge and abilities. Public Official Certification preferred but can be attained after filling the position.
Humboldt County is an Equal Employment Opportunity provider in the services it offers.
