Job Details

Under the general direction of the Board of Commissioners, carries out directives and implements policies of the Board related to human resources and employee relations, budget and financial management, purchasing, and other areas as directed.  As Chief Financial Officer, oversees the development and administration of the County budget.  Supervises staff engaged in personnel administration, finance and accounting, data processing and other administrative support to the Board and departments.  Supervises appointed department managers and serves as liaison between other agencies and the Board of Commissioners.  Acts as Chief Administrative Officer according to the Uniform Budgeting & Accounting Act.

1. Supervises staff responsible for human resources administration, finance and other administrative functions.  Includes responsibility for hiring, training, assigning work, approving leave time, reviewing and evaluating performance and dealing with employee relations issues.
2. Supervises appointed managers and functions of departments such as Facilities, Equalization, Emergency Services, Housing/Veterans, Building, Transportation, Airport, Animal Control, Land Use Services and others as assigned.  Responsible for hiring of department managers, assigning functions, and reviewing and evaluating managerial performance.
3. Attends Board meetings and regularly communicates with Board Members to advise, counsel, and present pertinent data and information to aid the Board in making decisions and establishing policies.
4. Responsible for determining the strategy for the bargaining and administration of all labor agreements within the County.  Oversees the personnel and employee relations functions and serves as an advisor on employee relations matters.  Works with legal counsel and the Human Resources Director on collective bargaining and litigated matters.
5. Oversees the preparation of the annual County budget, includes designing and coordinating the budget process, monitoring financial information, working with the Board on personnel and capital items, making recommendations on funding levels for departmental budgetary requests, and overseeing preparation of the final approved budget.
6. Prepares agendas for Board and Committee meetings in conjunction with the Board Chairperson based on input from the Board members, department heads, elected officials, Board directives, correspondence received, and issues and/or projects in progress.  Works with department heads, elected officials, and others to collect materials for Board and Committee meetings and assembles and distributes meeting packets.  Drafts Board resolutions and special tributes as assigned.
7. Following Board and Committee meetings, follows-up on agenda items, such as placing on agenda of another committee, sending information to legal counsel, preparing documents for signature, or other action.   
8. Coordinates matters regarding corporation counsel work and seeks legal advice and opinions for the Board.  Exercises settlement authority with established limits and recommends action on other matters to the Board.  Coordinates independent auditing services and other contractual and professional services.
9. Provides assistance to the Board and committees of the Board to facilitate action on matters requiring their attention such as policy review, contract review, contract negotiation, and liaison with other boards and agencies.  Investigates and researches various issues and projects assigned by the Board and reports the results with possible alternatives and recommended courses of action.
10. Acts as resource and provides direction and encouragement to department managers.   Confers with department managers and seeks to resolve operating problems within current practices and policies.   Revises and develops policies dealing with new or changing circumstances for consideration of the Board.  Advises departments of relevant Board and committee actions.
11. Serves as financial advisor to the Board of Commissioners, reporting on financial matters, analyzing current funding, projecting costs and forecasting available funds.
12. Directs the delivery of data processing services and communications equipment and systems, through contractors and staff, to all county departments.  Recommends policies regarding acquisition and use of data processing systems.  Oversees communications systems and other areas of technological development within the County.
13. Oversees the management and maintenance of all County facilities.  Recommends policies regarding the use, operation, and maintenance of all County buildings and facilities.
14. Represents the Board of Commissioners at meetings with local governmental and State officials.  Speaks on behalf of the Commission at various meetings, presents the County point of view, and serves as a resource on existing policies and issues. 
15. Oversees risk management activities for the County, includes interacting with third party carriers and administrators for liability, errors and omissions, fleet, and umbrella coverages.  Reviews claims and works with counsel and Board regarding settlement options.
16. Directs the preparation for collective bargaining and development of the County's bargaining position.  Serves as spokesperson for the bargaining team of the County during labor contract negotiations.  Interprets and administers the labor agreements.
17. Oversees the centralized maintenance of the personnel records and administration of the human resource information system.
18. Administers the County Policy on appointments to County Boards and Commissions, includes terms of office and attendance of members, filing of minutes, and maintaining applications for appointment.

An employee in this position may be called upon to do any or all of the above tasks.  (These examples do not include all of the tasks which the employee may be expected to perform.)

Master's in Business or Public Administration or closely related field, and seven years of progressively responsible administrative/supervisory experience in local government with responsibility for financial management, budgeting, human resources, and other administrative areas.

The county, at its discretion, may consider an alternative combination of formal education and work experience. 

Other Requirements: 

Michigan Vehicle Operator's License.

The qualifications listed above are intended to represent the minimum skills and experience levels associated with performing the duties and responsibilities contained in this job description.  The qualifications should not be viewed as expressing absolute employment or promotional standards, but as general guidelines that should be considered along with other job-related selection or promotional criteria.