OURAY COUNTY
JOB DESCRIPTION
Job Title: County Administrator Range:
26
Department: Administration
Reports to:
County Commissioners
GENERAL SUMMARY
The County Administrator directs the day-to-day operations
of county government. This position shall be appointed by the Board of County
Commissioners and shall serve at the pleasure of the Board. Areas of
responsibility include, but are not limited to: Budget and Finance, Human
Resources, Information Technology, Land Use, Fairgrounds, Emergency Medical
Services, Public Health Nursing Services, and other areas of county government.
JOB
RESPONSIBILITIES
The
following examples of duties are intended to be illustrative only and are not
intended to be all-inclusive. Ouray County retains the right to
modify or change the duties or essential functions of the job at any time.
- Supervises,
evaluates, hires, and terminates the following positions:
o
Human
Resources Director – Accounting Tech II
o
Information
Technology Manager
o
Land
Use Administrator
o
Fairgrounds
Manager
o
Chief
Paramedic - EMS
o
Public
Health Director
o
Administrative
Assistant to County Administrator
o
Facilities
Manager
o
Road
and Bridge Superintendent
o
Weed
Coordinator
- Implements policies and
procedures established by the Board of County Commissioners.
- Manages the day-to-day
operations of county government.
- Attends and participates in
Board of County Commissioners meetings; directs preparation of the weekly
commissioner meeting agendas; provides staff support and research to the
Board such as researching subjects or specific areas of concern; develops
and recommends policies and procedures, and presents the same for the
Board’s consideration. Informs the Board of pertinent items on the agenda
that require their particular attention and concern; provides background
information on important matters coming before the Board.
- Oversees and ensures the
County’s adherence to all statutory requirements.
- Prepares and presents annual
budget.
- Exercises signature authority
for personnel, financial and management actions where authorized or where
the direct involvement of the Board is not required.
- Reviews mail and oversees the
development and dissemination of public information; responds to public
inquiries, complaints and concerns in a tactful, timely and effective
manner.
- Keeps the Board advised of the
financial condition and future financial needs of the county, and ensures
fiscal responsibility in adhering to the County’s approved budget.
- Represents the Board at policy
meetings with Federal, State and Local officials; acts as County
spokesperson in absence of the Board or as directed by the Board.
- Develops and supervises grant
applications and awards; monitors expenditures of grants.
REQUIRED
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
·
Knowledge
of governmental accounting, financial reporting and budgeting
·
Knowledge
of organizational management and supervision
·
Knowledge
of public administration
·
Knowledge
of Colorado law as applicable to local government functions
·
Leadership
skills, interpersonal skills and conflict resolution skills
·
Ability
to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees,
elected officials, and public
Education
Bachelors
Degree with Masters preferred from an accredited college or university in
Business Management, Public Administration or related field.
Experience
A minimum of five to eight years experience in local
government management is required.
Physical
Requirements
Must be
able to perform a variety of hand and eye coordination tasks.
WORK
EVIRONMENT
OTHER
Requirements
Must possess a
current, valid Colorado Driver’s License issued by the Colorado Department of
Motor Vehicles and have a good driving record.