Job Opportunity

County Administrative Officer
Calaveras County

Date Posted:

October 21, 2016

Salary:

$179,192 annually

Description:

The County Administrative Officer is the top management position in the County and is appointed by, represents and serves at the pleasure of the Board of Supervisors.  The CAO will provide administrative direction and coordinate the work of all County Offices and departments, both elective and appointive; will analyze and recommend the County budget; will conduct administrative studies of County operations and prepare recommendations for the Board of Supervisors.

The County Administrative Officer plans, organizes, directs, and reviews the activities of the Administrative Office; and provides highly responsible and complex administrative support to the Board of Supervisor.  This will require initiative, judgement, discretion and ability to make independent decision within established policies and procedures set for by the Board and Federal, State and County laws, ordinances, and regulations.

Qualifications:

This position requires seven years of progressively responsible local government administrative experience involving budget analysis and control, financial and fiscal planning, organizational systems or procedures and program analysis work, including at least three years in an executive level capacity.  Three years of the required experience must have been with County government.

Equivalent to graduation from an accredited four year college or university with a degree in public or business administration, political science, public policy, finance or related field.  A Master’s degree is highly desired.

While broad knowledge and skills covering all major areas of public administration is assumed, the issues and priorities facing the County demand particular, demonstrated expertise in the following areas:

  • Initiative, judgment, discretion and ability to make independent decisions within established policies and procedures set forth by the Board and Federal, State and local laws, ordinances and regulations.
  • Proactive, adaptive, energetic and creative problem-solving with a strong commitment to the County’s rural community character;
  • Strategic orientation and ability to anticipate issues and problems;
  • Excellent written and oral communication skills;
  • Positive employer-employee relationship skills;
  • Focus on both internal and external customer service;
  • Being a team player in serving as a leader in the County;
  • Project management skills and demonstrated  vigilance in following projects through to completion;
  • Understanding of information technology as it relates to public administration;
  • Comfort in working collaboratively with elected officials, community groups, stakeholder agencies, and the public;

How to Apply:

Interested individuals are encouraged to visit http://hr.calaverasgov.us/ for a detailed flyer and application requirements.  For questions please contact Human Resources at (209) 754-6303  EOE

Filing Deadline:

Wednesday, November 30, 2016 by 5:00 p.m.

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