JOB DESCRIPTION

TELLER COUNTY

 

 

Job Title:        County Administrator                                                     Classification: Exempt

 

Department:   Administration                                                               Salary Range:             

 

Reports to:     Board of County Commissioners                                    Job Status:      Full-time

 

SUMMARY OF JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

 

            The County Administrator is appointed by, and serves at the pleasure of, the Board of County Commissioners.  The County Administrator is charged with implementing the policies and directives of the Board through the effective and efficient administration for the County’s many functions, including acting as a liaison between the Board, other Elected Officials and the public.

 

FUNCTIONS/TASKS:   (All persons, with or without reasonable accommodation, who can perform the essential functions/tasks required on this job or position, will receive full consideration toward it.) 

 

            ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

(1)          Under policy guidelines established by the Board of County Commissioners (BOCC), plan, develop and direct all County units, the Management team, and other functional activities essential to the County’s mission. 

 

   (2)     Assists divisions and departments in solving problems, which inhibit efficient operation or create issues between divisions and work to increase efficiency with departments.

 

   (3)     Administer and carry out the directives and policies of the BOCC and enforce all orders, resolutions, and regulations of the board to assure that they are appropriately executed.

 

   (4)     Report to the BOCC on action taken pursuant to any directive or policy within the time set by the Board and provide an annual report to the board on the state of the county, the work of the previous year and any recommendations as to actions or programs he/she deems necessary for the improvement of Teller County and the welfare of its residents.

 

(5)          Assign responsibilities and authority for specific work areas and projects to key County personnel; supervise progress toward functional goals.

 

(6)          Provide leadership and direction in the development of short and long range plans for those County departments reporting to the Board, determine respective funding sources; gather, interpret, and prepare data for studies, reports and recommendations; coordinate department activities with other departments and agencies as needed.

 

(7)           Supervise and monitor annual department budgets; monitor department expenditures to assure fiscal responsibility.

 

   (8)     Hire, supervise, evaluate, and perform personnel actions relative to Department Heads; monitor and support departmental work priorities and procedures.

 

 

 

 

County Administrator (continued):

 

   (9)     Attend Board meetings; make presentations and advise Board on County matters; keep abreast of recent technical, financial, and management developments in the public sector; address civic groups, advisory boards, and other entities regarding County issues; participate in professional organizations when possible.

 

   (10)    Assure staff review of proposed legislation for analysis of potential impact on County.  Monitor staff recommendations to the BOCC for positions on legislation.

 

(11)    Communicate official plans, policies and procedures to staff and the general public.

 

          OTHER FUNCTIONS/TASKS:

(12)Perform other duties as requested by the Board.

 

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS   (The following requirements are necessary to reasonably ensure the County that the individual selected for this position, with or without accommodation, will be able to perform the essential functions/tasks of the position.)

 

(1)        Skills/Knowledge:   

  Extensive knowledge of and practical experience in public administration, including the basic principles of management, planning, personnel, procurement, budget preparation, facilities management, and supervision.

                 Knowledge of laws and regulations governing public jurisdictions.

                 Knowledge of business methods and procedures.       

Ability to organize, delegate, direct, and report clearly and concisely on County activities

        Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with Elected Officials, Departments Heads, civic organizations, employees, and the general public.

Excellent verbal, written and presentation communication skills.

 

 (2)       Experience/Education:  Bachelor’s degree in Business and/or Public Administration or related field, plus seven (7) years of experience in a key position in a government organization with five (5) years in a supervisory position.

 

(3)        Visual Acuity/Hearing/Speaking: Ability to read and review reports, documents and characters on a computer screen; ability to speak concisely and communicate well with individuals and groups.

 

(4)        Physical Effort/Dexterity: Work is normally sedentary.

 

(5)        Environmental Factors: Work is normally performed in an office setting.

 

(6)        Work Schedule/Characteristics: Duties include night meetings and, often, overtime work.

 

(7)        Special Requirements:  Possession of a valid Colorado driver’s license.

 

Rev. 9/06