Administrative Manager - Promotional

Administrative Manager

This recruitment is promotional only. You must presently be a full or part-time regular or probationary County of Sonoma, Community Development Commission, Sonoma County Fairgrounds, or Sonoma County Water Agency employee in order to apply for this position.

The Agriculture/Weights and Measures Department has requested a county-wide promotional certification to fill an Administrative Manager position. Qualified County employees who wish to be considered for future positions should consider applying to this recruitment. This employment list may also be used to fill future full-time or part-time positions as they occur during the active status of the list. The Civil Service title for this position is Administrative Services Officer I.

About the Position

As the Administrative Manager in the Department of Agriculture/Weights & Measures, you will manage the department's administrative operations by overseeing human resources, fiscal services, budgeting, purchasing, technology resources, and administrative support functions. In this role, you will collaborate with department leadership to support operational priorities and organizational goals while ensuring the effective delivery of administrative services. Primary responsibilities include:

• Managing and developing supervisory and administrative staff, including two direct reports
• Coordinating administrative support services across the department
• Develop and implement department policies and process improvements
• Leading fiscal activities, including budget development, tracking revenues and expenses, funding analysis, and fee studies
• Serving as the department's Human Resources liaison for recruitment, classification, disability management, and other HR-related functions
• Collaborating with County departments to meet the needs and goals of the Department of Agriculture/Weights & Measures

As an ideal candidate, you will possess many of the following:

• Knowledge of human resources, budgeting, fiscal administration, purchasing, and administrative operations
• Experience leading complex administrative projects, developing and implementing policies and procedures, and managing competing priorities
• The ability to analyze complex information, evaluate issues, and develop practical recommendations and solutions
• Strong project management and organizational skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
• Strong interpersonal and leadership skills, with the ability to build collaborative working relationships and lead with professionalism, accountability, and sound judgment
• Proficiency using Microsoft Office applications
• The ability to adapt to changing priorities while maintaining a high level of accuracy and customer service
• A positive attitude and a commitment to continuous learning and professional development

Application submissions require the Supplemental Questionnaire to be completed.

Experience:

Experience which would provide the opportunity to acquire the knowledge and abilities listed. Normally, two years of progressively responsible experience in a professional, human resources, administrative or fiscal staff position would provide such an opportunity. Experience supervising professional, administrative or technical staff is desirable.

Education:

Academic coursework which would provide the opportunity to acquire the knowledge and abilities listed. Normally, coursework in public administration, business administration, management, accounting, statistics, human resources or closely related courses would provide such an opportunity. License:
Possession of a valid driver's license at the appropriate level including necessary special endorsements, as required by the State of California to perform the essential job functions of the position. The position advertised on this announcement does not require possession of a valid California Driver's License.

Considerable knowledge of: principles and practices relating to modern budget, programs and systems management. Working knowledge of: operations and functions of county…