Overview
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Job Summary
Guides the overall direction, growth, budget, and culture of the division. Manages division programs, personnel, and initiatives. Leads the strategic planning process of programs to meet goals and objectives.
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in Public Administration, Business Management, or other closely related field, plus six (6) years of related experience, of which two (2) years must have been in a supervisory capacity; OR an equivalent combination of related education and experience. Education may not be substituted for the required supervisory experience.
Due to the nature of this position, the successful applicant must pass a required background check through fingerprinting and enrollment in the continuous RAP Back (Record of Arrest and Prosecution Back) program in accordance with current County Human Resources policy requirements.
Essential Functions
- Assists in the overall leadership of the division by providing input in the areas of planning, staffing, program development, budgeting, and total division operation.
- Assists with and implements strategic initiatives and goals for the division.
- Keeps the Division Director apprised of the organizational climate, identifies problems, either actual or anticipated, and provides consultative assistance.
- Oversees, directs, and provides continuous oversight for the development and operation of assigned programs.
- Evaluates the allocation of division staffing resources and makes recommendations for effective and efficient service delivery.
- Assists with monitoring and managing the division’s budget.
- Oversees the direct preparation of financial reports, forecasts, and five-year project fund analysis; provides financial and policy analysis.
- Manages, directs, and coordinates activities through managers and supervisors, which includes hiring, firing, promoting, orienting, training, assigning, and reviewing work performance, annual work performance appraisals, and discipline.
- Assists with the development of, makes recommendations, and implements policies and procedures necessary to the effective management and operation of the Division.
- Ensures compliance with policies, procedures, laws, and regulations.
- Establishes and maintains effective working relationships with the Library Board, elected officials, and county agencies.
Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities (KSA)
Knowledge of
Program managementStaff developmentOrganizational developmentBudget preparation and managementStrategic planningProject developmentMentoring and coachingGovernmental and cost accounting principlesContract negotiation principlesResearch methods and techniquesBusiness AdministrationSkills and Abilities to
Work with computer software related to job-specific dutiesManage the financial aspects of the divisionResolve conflict effectivelyCommunicate effectively both verbally and in writingAnalyze and solve problemsSupervise effectivelyEstablish and maintain appropriate working / supervision relationshipsAct independentlyDevelop, interpret, and administer policies and proceduresAssess situations quickly and make sound judgmentsWorking Conditions And Physical Requirements
Work duties are typically performed in a general office setting.
Benefits
Retirement options for hybrid pension / 401(k) or 401(k) only with 10% employee contributionMedical coverage, including a 100% county-paid premium optionDental and Vision coverage with coverage for adult designeesHealth Savings account with a county contribution of up to $1200 per year, or a Flexible Spending Account100% county-paid Long-Term Disability and employee-paid Short-Term Disability optionsProfessional Development and professional membership fees paidTuition ReimbursementOnsite medical clinic and gym; hospital insurance, auto insurance, and home insurance, and discounts at County facilitiesFor more benefits information, Click HERE
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