Teton County is looking for a Board County Commissioners’ Administrator!

***POSITION OPEN UNTIL FILLED**

We offer a fantastic benefits package that includes generous time off, sick days, wellness hours, fully employer paid premium for individual or family medical, dental and vision. Start Bus discounts, WRS Pension, and so much more!

Email questions to hr@tetoncountywy.gov or call (307)732-5773.

SUMMARY: At the direction of, and in conjunction with, the Board of County Commissioners (“Board”), leads, plans, implements, and coordinates the policies and goals of the Board within the County Departments and coordinates activities and operations with the Elected Officials.

PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Essential functions, as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include any of the following representative duties, knowledge, and skills. This is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and duties performed by incumbents of this class; employees may be assigned duties which are not listed below; reasonable accommodations will be made as required. The job description is subject to change at any time by the employer. Essential duties and responsibilities may include, but are not limited to, the following:
Facilitates the development and maintenance of annual and long-range strategic plans for the Board to ensure the Board’s organizational goals, objectives and priorities are met; develops policy options for Board consideration; and implements operating policies and procedures to carry out Board directives.
Provides leadership and direction to the County Departments in order to initiate organization-wide policies and procedures and facilitate the agency vision, mission, values, and organizational culture.
Provides support, policy advice, guidance and direct supervision to Department Directors and staff as appropriate. Informs the Board of personnel actions in the areas of hiring, discipline, and termination.
Manages and participates in the development and administration of the Commissioners department’s annual operations budget; directs the preparation of and implements budgetary adjustments as necessary. Reviews requested budgets submitted by all County departments. In coordination with the County Clerk and County Treasurer, facilitates requested budgets from all county departments for final budget preparation, and includes recommendations to the County Clerk for presentation to Board.
In coordination with the Commissioners, works collaboratively and as a liaison between the Board and staff, elected officials, the public, and federal, state, and local government agencies to effectively implement Commissioners’ policies and goals. Explains County programs and activities; negotiates and facilitates resolution of sensitive and controversial issues. Researches and follows up on agenda items and issues as requested by the Board. Prepares and presents staff reports, to include options and recommendations, as well as other correspondence as necessary.
Represents the Board by attending community and civic events, develops strong professional networks to facilitate communication between the Board, Department Directors, and the community; advocates for relationship building between Department Directors and community leaders where appropriate.
Directs, attends, and participates in staff meetings and related activities; attends workshops, conferences, and classes to increase professional knowledge; serves on committees as assigned.
Supports the relationship between the Teton County staff and the general public by demonstrating courteous and cooperative behavior when interacting with visitors and County staff; maintains confidentiality of work-related issues and County information; performs other duties as required or assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Education and Experience:
Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Public Administration, or related field; Master’s Degree preferred
Seven (7) years of progressively responsible management and supervisory responsibilities which demonstrate administrative ability and leadership qualities.
Experience in local government including management of similar programs; Wyoming government preferred.
Must be a resident of Teton County, Wyoming.
Required Licenses or Certifications:
A valid Wyoming driver’s license may be required.
Considerable Knowledge of:
Principles and practices of providing professional leadership.
Operational characteristics, services, and activities of a comprehensive and diversified local Wyoming government service delivery program.
Organization and management practices as applied to the analysis and evaluation of programs, policies, and operational needs.
Advanced principles and practices of budget preparation and administration.
Principles and practices of supervision, training, and performance evaluation.
Pertinent Federal, State, and local laws, regulations, and policy procedures.
Principles of team building.
Principles and methods of participative management theories.
Techniques of mediation, negotiation, and public relations.
Public funding sources and financing methods.
Principles of contract administration.
Principles and practices of working safely.
Principles and procedures of record keeping and reporting.
Skills in:
Providing administrative and professional leadership and direction.
Building collaborative and effective working relationships with staff, elected officials, boards, outside agencies, and members of the public to meet mutual goals and objectives.
Building cooperation and trust through effective communication.
Delegating responsibilities, tasks, and decisions; appropriately trusts others to perform; provides support without removing responsibility.
Using influencing strategies to gain genuine agreement; seeks to persuade rather than force solutions or impose decisions.
Understanding how management style impacts staff productivity and development; modifying leadership style to meet situational requirements; involving others, sharing information as appropriate, and sharing credit for team accomplishments.
Bringing resolution and closure to issues.
Recognizing problems and opportunities; analyzing problems to determine appropriate level of response; identifying and proposing alternative solutions; projecting consequences of proposed actions; and assisting with implementation of recommendations in support of goals.
Preparing clear and concise administrative and financial reports.
Clearly conveying and receiving information and ideas through a variety of media to individuals or groups in a manner that engages the listener, helping them understand and retain the message, and inviting response and feedback.
Making effective presentations to large groups and organizations.
Overseeing the preparation and administration of contracts to ensure appropriate legal review.
Exercising good judgment, flexibility, creativity, and sensitivity in response to changing situations and needs.
Physical Demands/Work Environment:
Most of the work is performed in a standard office environment.
Subject to sitting, standing, walking, and lifting up to 20 pounds.
Driving is required for County business on a regular basis or to accomplish work.

Application Materials:
A resume, cover letter, and supplement with responses to the following questions:
Describe your experience in public administration and within your community. Include information such as operating and capital budgets, staffing, stakeholder relationships and your most significant contribution to the organization and culture.
Wyoming County government is unique to most county organizational structure. This position's authority is administrative in nature and must work collaboratively with other agencies in a diffuse power structure to gain agreement or implement solutions. Describe the skill sets you bring to this position that prepares you to work with and among these autonomous groups.
Why is this position of BCC Administrator right for you? Why are you the best individual for the position?