About the Position:
The Commission Administrator serves as the County Commission’s chief administrative officer. The Commission Administrator performs executive, administrative and managerial duties as needed to ensure the efficient and effective operations of the departments serving under the County Commission. This position performs administrative duties related to the management responsibilities of the County Commission including planning, coordinating, supervision, hiring, and firing.
Essential Functions:
Management and Administration pertaining to County non-elected departments and Commission Administrative Office.
Assisting the Clerk/Auditor, Finance Officer, Department Heads, and other Elected Officials with finance and business matters.
Assists with hiring, disciplinary/corrective actions (including terminations), developing performance plans, and conducting performance evaluations.
Policy development, implementation, compliance, and coordinates execution of resolutions, ordinances, and other Commission directives.
Coordinates and oversees the dissemination of information to Commission, Department Heads, Elected Officials, the pubic, and media.
Professionally represents the County’s position based on policy, resolution, or ordinances.
Acts as a liaison between departments, elected officials, and other entities.
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Knowledge and Skills:
The ideal candidate should have thorough knowledge and skills of :
Principles and practices of County management, operations, and administration.
Utah laws, regulations, and guidelines governing all aspects of County operations
Human Resource Management and principles of supervision
Political and legal issues affecting County operations and management
Revenue sources available to local governments
The principles of negotiation and problem solving
Advance knowledge of computer technologies
Knowledge of fund accounting
Dispute resolution
Diplomacy and cooperative problem solving
Management, leadership, and organizational behavior
Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships
Research, report writing, and policy development
Computer operations; Microsoft Office
Qualifications:
Graduation from college with master’s degree in public administration, political science, business administration, finance, law, or a closely related field; and
Eight (8) years of managerial experience performing above or related duties; or
An equivalent combination of education and experience.
Must be bondable.
Must pass pre-employment drug screening and background examination.