LA
PLATA COUNTY , COLORADO
CLASS SPECIFICATION
CLASS TITLE: COUNTY
MANAGER
DEPARTMENT: ADMINISTRATION
FLSA STATUS: E
REPORTS TO: BOARD OF
JOB SUMMARY:
Serves as the Chief Administrative Officer for the
County. Manages and directs
the County’s leadership through County Division/Department Directors and serves
as the communication and business operation liaison between the Board and the
County's elected officials. Conveys
Board policy and direction, and serves as an information resource for
Division/Department Directors and the Board.
Manages and directs the allocation of County resources to accomplish the
objectives of the County.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
- Administers
the policy direction of the Board and manages the day-to-day operations of
the County government; assures that departments provide the most cost
efficient and effective delivery of services and performance of
operations. Explains and interprets
policy; assists Board of County Commissioners in establishing annual
goals; monitors operations and productivity of County functions and
services.
- Monitors
and coordinates with Department Heads regarding Board approved projects,
programs and contracts; keeps Board appraised of progress on periodic
basis.
- Attends
and participates in Board of County Commissioner meetings; directs
preparation of the commission meeting agendas; provides staff support and
research to the Board; develops and recommends policies and procedures and
presents the same for the Board's consideration. Informs the board of pertinent items on
the agenda which require their particular attention and concern; provides
background data on important matters coming before the board.
- Oversees
and ensures the County's adherence to all statutory requirements.
- Promotes
and motivates service-oriented environment and positive County image to
employees and the general public.
- Recruits,
appoints, suspends, transfers and removes all
County Department Heads under his/her charge, recommends all Department
Head positions and oversees personnel management duties for all County
employees.
- Exercises
signature authority for routine personnel, financial and management
actions where the direct involvement of the Board is not required.
- Prepares
and reviews the final County budget and contracts, as approved by the
Board, prior to submission to the Board of County Commissioners; conceives
and prepares recommendations to the governing board for policy changes
within the County structure; administers, monitors, and ensures fiscal
responsibility in adhering to the County's approved annual budget and state
budget laws and regulations.
- Represents
the governing board at meetings with Federal, State, and City officials;
acts as County spokesperson in absence of the Board Chairman or as
directed by the Board.
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Manager Class Specification
Class Code
0100
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- Oversees
the development and dissemination of public information and approves for
media release; responds to public inquiries, complaints and concerns in a
tactful, timely, and effective manner
- Assumes
administrative responsibility in other areas designated by the governing
board or when special projects dictate the need.
- Directs
the development of administrative or program studies, the preparation and
revision of policies, rules, and manuals of procedure, and instruction in
their use.
KNOWLEDGE,
SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:
·
Knowledge of modern and highly
complex principles and practices of public and local government and has the
ability to organize, interpret, and apply principles and knowledge to issues
and problems.
·
Knowledge of organization, duties,
powers, limitations, and authority of County government and the various
appointed and elected offices therein.
·
Knowledge of and experience with
the application of a broad range of organizational skills including
administration, employee relations, personnel management, finance, operations,
planning, and public information.
·
Knowledge of generally accepted
principles and practices of governmental accounting, financial reporting and
budgeting.
·
Knowledge of and ability to apply
employee management principles including supervision, training, and performance
management.
·
Knowledge of and the ability to
utilize problem solving and negotiation strategies.
·
Knowledge of organizational
standards and the ability to evaluate operations, including costs, staffing, schedules
and related areas, and the ability to formulate recommendations.
·
Ability to establish and maintain
effective working relationships with other
- Ability
to use tact, discretion, initiative and independent judgment within
established guidelines.
·
Ability to understand verbal
information and instruction. Ability to
exchange information with others and to develop and present recommendations.
·
Ability to read, understand,
and compose written information and instructions.
·
Ability to translate communication
methods into various levels of effective verbal and written material.
·
Ability to use mathematical
reasoning to accomplish budgetary and financial management responsibilities.
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Manager Class Specification
Class Code
0100
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·
Ability to utilize analytical
skills and apply results.
·
Ability to use and apply
technology.
- Ability
to speak one or more foreign languages is helpful, particularly Spanish.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
· Master’s Degree in Public or Business Administration or an equivalent degree of advanced education and/or, any combination of education, training and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the essential functions of the job.
- Eight
to ten years of increasingly responsible public/private sector experience
with a minimum of five years senior management experience involving public
visibility and direction of senior management team members.
WORKING
CONDITIONS:
- Work
is performed in a normal office environment with little exposure to
outdoor temperatures or dirt and dust.
- The
incumbent's working conditions are typically moderately quiet.
PHYSICAL
REQUIREMENTS:
- Work
involves sitting 60% of the time, standing 20% of the time, and walking
20% of the time.
- Can
lift 10-pound items.
- Regular
computer usage is required.
- While
performing the essential functions of this job the employee is frequently
required to sit, use hands, speak and hear.
MATERIALS
AND EQUIPMENT USED:
General Office Equipment
Personal Computer
This
class specification should not be interpreted as all inclusive. It is intended to identify the essential
functions and requirements of this job.
Incumbents may be requested to perform job-related responsibilities and
tasks other than those stated in this specification. Any essential function or requirement of this
class will be evaluated as necessary should an incumbent/applicant be unable to
perform the function or requirement due to a disability as defined by the
Americans with Disabilities Act (