Job
Description
Job Title: County
Administrator/Controller
Department: Administration
Reports To: Board
of
FLSA Status: Exempt
Prepared By: Connie
Ricci, Human Resource Coordinator
Prepared Date:
Approved By: Barry
Shioshita, County Administrator/Controller
Approved Date:
SUMMARY
The
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may
be assigned.
Implements policies established by the
Board of County Commissioners and manage the day to day operations of county
government. Monitors and evaluates
department head progress on board approved projects, programs, and contracts;
keeps the Board apprised of progress on a regular basis.
Attends and participates in Board of
County Commissioners meetings and any other meetings the Board may designate;
directs preparation of the commission 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 governing board of pertinent items on the agenda that require their particular
attention and concern; provides background data on important matters coming
before the governing board.
Oversees and ensures the county's
adherence to all statutory requirements.
Prepares an annual budget for
recommendation to the Board of County Commissioners for the next fiscal year
and submit the same to the Board as required by the Colorado State
Statutes. Such budget shall include
recommended staffing, operating expenses, capital expenditures, and revenue
sources for all departments and agencies of the county government and any other
information deemed necessary to justify the recommendations.
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.
Represents the government 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.
Assumes administrative responsibility in
areas designated by the governing board or when special projects dictate the
need.
Develops and supervises grant
applications and awards; monitors expenditures of grants.
Conducts regular staff
meetings to review progress, accomplishments, budget strategies, and plans for
the county.
Monitors legislation pending in the
legislature; secures policy direction from the Board and communicates to
legislators. Acts as a liaison to congressional lobbyist.
Functions as liaison with county legal
counsel on behalf of the county with Board's approval or when the Board's
intentions have been previously established of suits and actions, or defenses thereto,
in which the county is directly interested and where in the Administrator's
judgment the interests of the county require prompt action.
Manages, directs and develops systems for
long range planning and prioritization of projects and programs.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
Manages subordinate
supervisors who supervise employees in the County Land Use, County Building
Department, County Department of Social Services,
QUALIFICATIONS
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
Extensive knowledge of
governmental accounting, financial reporting and budgeting.
Extensive knowledge of
the principles and techniques of organization, management and supervision.
Extensive knowledge of
the principles, practices and techniques of public administration.
Knowledge of the
principles, practices and technology of modern office management.
Knowledge of
Extensive skill in the
areas of leadership, interpersonal skills and conflict resolution.
Extensive experience in
project planning and management.
Well developed facilitation and mediation
skills.
Ability to assemble, organize and present
statistical financial and factual information derived from a variety of
original and secondary sources.
Well developed ability to provide
effective leadership and coordination in developing solution, recommending new
techniques and supervising staff procedures.
Ability to prepare, present and interpret
complex reports.
Ability to express
ideas clearly and concisely, orally and in writing.
Well developed ability to establish and
maintain effective working relationships with employees, officials and the
public.
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE
Bachelors degree in administration and/or
finance. Certificate of Public
Accountant (CPA); or two to four years related experience and/or training; or
equivalent combination of education and experience.
LANGUAGE SKILLS
Ability to read, analyze,
and interpret common scientific and technical journals, financial reports, and
legal documents. Ability
to respond to common inquiries or complaints from customers, regulatory
agencies, or members of the business community. Ability to write speeches and articles for
publication that conform to prescribed style and format. Ability to effectively
present information to top management, public groups, and/or boards of
directors.
MATHEMATICAL SKILLS
Ability to calculate
figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions,
percentages, area, circumference, and volume. Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.
REASONING ABILITY
Ability to solve
practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations
where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in
written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS
Certificate of Public Accountancy,
Certified Government Finance Officer, or other certificate of knowledge of
governmental finance is preferable.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS The physical demands described here are
representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform
the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to
enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While
performing the duties of this job physical dexterity and mobility is required
to perform job duties. Must perform a variety of hand and eye
coordination tasks.
General and Miscellaneous
Act as liaison for the Board and interact
as needed to accomplish goals and carry out the agenda of the county as
directed by the Board of County Commissioners.
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