Administrative Leadership Director

The County of Blair is seeking an experienced Administrative Leadership Director to join its leadership team. This critical role oversees the management of day-to-day operations and departments under the authority of the Board of Commissioners. The successful candidate will work closely with organization leaders to develop, plan, implement, direct, oversee, and/or assess programs and policies.

Key Responsibilities:

• Execute and enforce all policies, ordinances, regulations, and operational matters under the leadership of the Board of Commissioners to ensure compliance with statutory and governmental laws and provide effective services to constituents.
• Collect, research, interpret/analyze, and summarize information used as a basis for executive actions of commissioners.
• Direct, oversee, and coordinate day-to-day operations management of departments under the authority of the Board of Commissioners, including assigning authority, tasks, and accountability to other tiers of personnel as necessary.
• Conduct activities to enhance the County's relationship with federal, state, and local municipal affairs, serving as a senior liaison between the Commissioners' Office and internal and external customers.
• Oversee budgetary and fiscal management of the County, ensuring timely development of a budget for Board approval.
• Partner with the human resources director to address matters related to employee relations and labor relations, recruit department heads, and recommend or conduct employee discipline or discharge.
• Serve as project manager as assigned by the Board, researching, developing policies, and providing recommendations on special projects or initiatives.
• Supervise assigned personnel, including department heads under the authority of the Board of Commissioners.
• Direct and coordinate the County's property, casualty, and liability insurance policies.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge on legislation, programs, business trends, and new initiatives affecting public policy and county government, advising commissioners as necessary.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in business administration, public administration, or other beneficial course of study, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Minimum of 5 years' progressively responsible experience in a senior-level administrative position, preferably in areas including budgeting, planning, human resources, etc.
• Public-sector work experience a plus.
• Superior verbal and written communications skills.
• Superior interpersonal relations.
• Proficient with email, Internet, spreadsheet, and word processing applications.
• Ability to function independently, have adaptability, and work effectively with a wide variety of internal and external customers.
• Demonstrated organizational skills.
• Demonstrated experience setting schedules and meeting deadlines with multiple complex and simultaneous tasks.
• Strong customer service orientation.
• Willingness to regularly work beyond standard courthouse operating hours.

Estimated Salary Range: $72,054.00

Benefits: Competitive benefits package includes 90% employer-paid PPO health plan with vision and three-tier prescription components, defined benefit pension plan, defined contribution plan, group term life insurance, short-term disability, sick leave, and ample time-off provisions.

The County of Blair is an equal opportunity employer.