Deputy County Administrator

County Administrator Assistant

Under general supervision of the County Administrator/Controller assists in overall management and administration of County services and functions. Assists the County Administrator in strategic and organizational planning. Assists in all resource and fiscal planning, County policies and programs approved by the County Board of Commissioners. Acts on behalf of the County Administrator as directed and during absences. The position is highly responsible, complex and requires confidentiality of all matters not deemed to be public information.

Wide leeway is allowed for the exercise of independent judgment.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Assesses County operations, staffing levels, facilities, and equipment. Analyzes resource needs, makes recommendations for improvements, and implements changes.
• Plans, organizes, and directs County departments as assigned by County Administrator.
• Assists County Administrator in the formulation of strategic and organizational planning. Recommends objectives and associated goals for various departments/services to achieve the most efficient operation possible.
• Involved in the general management of county departments, including personnel, labor relations, fringe benefit levels, policy development and implementation, risk management, overall buildings and grounds, purchasing and other facets of general County administration and operations
• Ensures that the Board's direction is carried out and County policies, rules, regulations, and services are properly implemented.
• Keeps abreast of legislative and regulatory developments, new administrative techniques, and current issues.
• Oversees special projects associated with overall County development, at the direction of the County Administrator
• Acts on behalf of the County Administrator/Controller as directed and during absences.
• Represents the County at a variety of community events and activities in support of positive public relations initiatives and developing liaison relationships between the community and the
• Participate as an active member of the County upper level management team, as well as effectively represent St. Clair County in meetings with governmental agencies, the public, and staff.
• Participate in all labor negotiations.
• Other duties as assigned.

Supervision Received:
Work is performed under the general direction of the Administrator/Controller

Supervisory Responsibilities:

Supervision is exercised over Departments as assigned by the Administrator/Controller

Experience, Skills,

Education:

• A minimum of five years of progressively responsible experience in public management, fiscal/budgetary preparation, oversight and control, along with managerial control over multi-departmental operations at a level exercising considerable independent judgment and authority.
• A Human Resources background in a unionized work environment preferred.
• Possession of a Bachelor's degree from a college or university of recognized standing with major work in Public Administration, Business Administration, Finance or closely related field required.
• Master's Degree Preferred.
• Advanced proficiency in communication – up and down the organization and with other groups. Understands and utilizes business communication methods and techniques.
• Knowledge of the principles and practices of local government administration including organizational forms and structures, and operating methods and procedures
• Advanced knowledge of related economic, governmental, accounting, budgeting, and risk management principles and practices, and applicable Federal, State, and County laws and regulations, internal audit procedures and budgets
• Knowledge of County functions, organization, and the department's role and relationships with agencies/jurisdictions.
• Knowledge of risk management/insurance issues, economic development, and government procurement.
• Understanding of organizational culture, employee engagement and organizational dynamics in implementing a proactive structure and systems to promote positive image of the County and within all departments.
• Advanced interpersonal skills necessary to develop and maintain effective and appropriate working relationships with the County Board of Commissioners, customers, co-workers, and representatives of other agencies.
• Knowledge of supervisory and employee management principles, as well as knowledge of labor relations and union contract negotiations
• Knowledge of applicable employee rights, protections, and avenues of appeal
• Knowledge of applicable policies and procedures governing the hiring, employment, and separation of employees
• Skill in assigning, prioritizing, monitoring, and reviewing work assignments
• Skill in mentoring and training employees with varying educational backgrounds and aptitudes
• Skill in anticipating potential personnel issues and taking appropriate action
• Skill in crisis management, including the management of critical incidents
• Ability to work in a unionized environment; ability to negotiate and facilitate…