Job Description

Summary
With general direction from the Board of Supervisors, acts as the chief administrative executive for County operations. Responsible for policy implementation, direction of programs/service delivery; performs administrative and professional work of unusual difficulty overseeing all staff and County activities; performs related work as assigned.
Essential Job Functions
(Essential function, as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include the following tasks, knowledge, skills and other characteristics. This list of tasks is ILLUSTRATIVE ONLY, and is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and tasks performed by positions in this class.)

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  Plans, organizes, and provides overall direction for County operations including developing policies, reviewing operating procedures, long range planning, and coordinating activities of County Departments to maximize efficient/effective service delivery.
• Implements and administers policies established by the Board of Supervisors.
• Partners with Elected Officials to support their operations and objectives.
• Advocates for County and regional interests with the State Legislature and the Governor\'s Office.
• Works with Departments and citizens to identify and resolve a variety of problems and meet the ongoing service needs of the community.
• Represents the County at various meetings and conferences and interacts with a wide range of officials, regulatory agencies, department directors, coworkers and the public.
• Prepares/monitors the County\'s strategic plan and promotes the organization\'s Core Values.
• Develops and shapes an appropriate organization structure to support current and future County objectives.
• Reviews and evaluates service delivery methods and systems including identifying opportunities for improvement and recommending improvement to systems and standard operating procedures to enhance operations and customer service.
• Effectively communicates with staff to coordinate operations and engage staff regarding a variety of organizational issues.
• Establishes County operational priorities, monitors overall County financial status, and develops and monitors County operating and capital improvement budgets.
• Reviews, coordinates, and manages overall personnel, legal, and related organizational issues impacting the County.
• Provides administrative direction and supervises managerial, professional and support employees. Appraises employee performance and reviews subordinate supervisors\' appraisals. Identifies and resolves staff differences, conflicts and deficiencies. Enforces personnel rules and regulations and work behavior standards firmly and impartially.

Knowledge and Skills

• Knowledge of public administration principles, departments, organization and practices.
• Knowledge of federal, state and local laws, regulations, rules and ordinances related to local government operations.
• Considerable knowledge of legislative process and regulations impacting local governments.
• Considerable knowledge of capital project management principles and practices.
• Comprehensive knowledge of budgeting, fiscal administration, management and long-range/strategic planning policies, practices and procedures.
• Skill in analyzing problems, identifying alternative solutions, projecting consequences of proposed actions, and implementing recommendations in support of goals.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with elected officials, appointed department directors, staff, other agencies, the media and the general public.
• Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
• Ability to effectively carry out difficult and complex assignments requiring considerable independent judgment and initiative.

Desirable Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor\'s Degree in public administration, business administration or related field (Master\'s Degree preferred); AND significant years of executive level management experience. Previous experience as a City/County Manager/Administrator or an Assistant is desirable; OR any combination of training and experience which demonstrates the ability to perform the duties of the position; AND valid Arizona Driver License. Prior experience with legislative engagement is favorable.