Chief of Staff

Position Summary

Working under the direct supervision of the County Judge and reporting to and engaging with the County Commissioners Court, the Chief of Staff serves as a trusted liaison and administrative professional, managing the daily operations of the County Judge’s Office and supporting high-level governmental functions. This position requires exceptional organizational skills, political sensitivity, discretion, diplomacy, and the ability to manage multiple complex projects in a fast-paced and often rapidly changing environment.

Qualifications, Education, and Experience :

To be successful in the job, the incumbent must possess and / or rapidly acquire the following qualifications.

• Bachelor’s degree from an institution accredited by the Department of Education in Public Administration, Political Science, Business Administration, or a related field; or
• Two or more years of progressively responsible administrative experience supporting executive-level officials.
• Proficient (preferably strong) skills in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook), calendar and document management systems, and virtual meeting platforms.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Strong problem-solving ability.
• Good judgment with the strong ability to handle matters professionally and with diplomacy, discretion, and appropriate confidentiality.
• Strong research skills.

Preferred Qualifications, Education and Experience :

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The job and these duties and responsibilities are not all-inclusive of those necessary to perform this job. The Chief of Staff must be able to perform the following essential job duties and provide these and other services effectively and efficiently, with or without reasonable accommodation.

Strategic Advisor and Thought Partner

Executive Support

Operational Leadership

Gatekeeper and Communicator

Team and Culture Steward

Special Projects and Crisis Management

Office Management

Communication and Public Relations

Policy and Legislative Support

Event and Meeting Coordination

Other Duties and Responsibilities

As the Chief of Staff, I am to :

PHYSICAL AND MENTAL REQUIREMENTS

In order to successfully achieve the goals of the County and Department, the Chief of Staff must meet the following physical and mental requirements with or without reasonable accommodation. These requirements are representative, but not all inclusive of the physical and mental requirements necessary to perform this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform Essential Job Duties.

Sitting - 65%

Bending - 5%

Standing - 5%

Lifting or moving objects of 35 pounds or less - 5%

Pushing or pulling - 5%

Reaching - 5%

Moving within and without the office environment - 10%

WORKING CONDITIONS