Board of County Commissioners’ Administrator

Teton County•Jackson, WY

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Teton County is looking for a Board of County Commissioners’ Administrator! This role 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. The Administrator facilitates the development and maintenance of annual and long-range strategic plans, provides leadership and direction to County Departments, and offers support, policy advice, guidance, and direct supervision to Department Directors and staff. The position also manages the department's annual operations budget, reviews requested budgets from all County departments, and acts as a liaison between the Board and staff, elected officials, the public, and government agencies. The Administrator researches and follows up on agenda items, prepares staff reports, and represents the Board at community events. This role requires supporting the relationship between Teton County staff and the public through courteous and cooperative behavior, maintaining confidentiality, and performing other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Public Administration, or related field
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
A valid Wyoming driver’s license may be required.
Considerable Knowledge of: Principles and practices of providing professional leadership.
Considerable Knowledge of: Operational characteristics, services, and activities of a comprehensive and diversified local Wyoming government service delivery program.
Considerable Knowledge of: Organization and management practices as applied to the analysis and evaluation of programs, policies, and operational needs.
Considerable Knowledge of: Advanced principles and practices of budget preparation and administration.
Considerable Knowledge of: Principles and practices of supervision, training, and performance evaluation.
Considerable Knowledge of: Pertinent Federal, State, and local laws, regulations, and policy procedures.
Considerable Knowledge of: Principles of team building.
Considerable Knowledge of: Principles and methods of participative management theories.
Considerable Knowledge of: Techniques of mediation, negotiation, and public relations.
Considerable Knowledge of: Public funding sources and financing methods.
Considerable Knowledge of: Principles of contract administration.
Considerable Knowledge of: Principles and practices of working safely.
Considerable Knowledge of: Principles and procedures of record keeping and reporting.
Skills in: Providing administrative and professional leadership and direction.
Skills in: Building collaborative and effective working relationships with staff, elected officials, boards, outside agencies, and members of the public to meet mutual goals and objectives.
Skills in: Building cooperation and trust through effective communication.
Skills in: Delegating responsibilities, tasks, and decisions; appropriately trusts others to perform; provides support without removing responsibility.
Skills in: Using influencing strategies to gain genuine agreement; seeks to persuade rather than force solutions or impose decisions.
Skills in: 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.
Skills in: Bringing resolution and closure to issues.
Skills in: 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.
Skills in: Preparing clear and concise administrative and financial reports.
Skills in: 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.
Skills in: Making effective presentations to large groups and organizations.
Skills in: Overseeing the preparation and administration of contracts to ensure appropriate legal review.
Skills in: Exercising good judgment, flexibility, creativity, and sensitivity in response to changing situations and needs.
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.

Nice To Haves

Master’s Degree preferred
Wyoming government preferred.
The selected Candidate will be required to live in Teton County upon hire, housing opportunities are available.

Responsibilities

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.