Job Details

GENERAL PURPOSE 

Works under the direction of the Board of Commissioners, carries out directives and policies of the Board, and when directed, serves as spokesperson of the board. Works with all County Departments/Activities to promote efficient implementation of Board policies and/or statutory responsibilities, especially in the areas of: finance; project management, community relations, legislation, law, and personnel. 

SPECIFIC DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES 

Administration/Project Management: 

• Assists the Board of Commissioners in carrying out County policies; assists board members in developing new policy or revising current policy as deemed appropriate by the Board. 
•  Serves as Project Manager on initiatives to improve the county government's impact on the community, including partnering on initiatives with elected County Officers. 
•  Responsible for establishment of regular staff meetings with department heads to formulate goals and objectives. 
•  Attends all Board of Commissioners, Personnel Committee, Finance Committee, IT Committee, and Building and Grounds Committee meetings as a part of the normal work schedule. 
•  Handles day-to-day administrative matters under the direction of the Board of 
• Commissioners and in accordance with County policy.
• Actively pursues alternate financing sources such as grant monies. Assures grant or other financial request applications are properly and timely filed when such filings are available. 
•  Acts as the county’s FOIA Coordinator.  

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Master's degree in business or public administration or closely related field with specialization in finance and/or management. 
• Requires 3 to 5 years of relevant government experience, preferably with a governmental entity of size similar to Delta County.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Work, Excel, PowerPoint), knowledge of governmental accounting systems, and the ability to manage and interpret data.
• Experience using cloud-based platforms.
• Ability to collect, analyze, organize, an interpret data for decision making reporting purposes. 
• Proficiency in creating professional presentations. 
• Understanding of basic cybersecurity practices and potential risks to data and systems. 
• Ability to collaborate, participate in, and direct teams. 
• Excellent interpersonal communication skills.
• Exemplifies community; sets example for all county employees with regards to being collaborative, organized, transparent, and accountable.
• Strong analytical and leadership abilities.
• Proficient in strategic planning

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.