Deputy County Administrator

Under general supervision of the County Administrator/Controller, this position assists in the overall management and administration of County services and functions. The role supports strategic and organizational planning, resource and fiscal planning, and the implementation of County policies and programs approved by the County Board of Commissioners. It acts on behalf of the County Administrator as directed and during absences. The position involves significant responsibility, complexity, and confidentiality of non-public matters, with a wide leeway for independent judgment.

• 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 the County Administrator.
• Assists the County Administrator in the formulation of strategic and organizational planning. Recommends objectives and associated goals for various departments and services to achieve the most efficient operation possible.
• Engages 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 that 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 community events and activities in support of positive public relations initiatives and develops liaison relationships between the community and the County.
• Participates as an active member of the County upper level management team and effectively represents St. Clair County in meetings with governmental agencies, the public, and staff.
• Participates in all labor negotiations.
• Other duties as assigned.

Work is performed under the general direction of the Administrator/Controller.

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

• 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 a closely related field required.
• Master's Degree preferred.
• Advanced proficiency in communication – up and down the organization and with other groups.
• 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 a 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.
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