County Manager
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EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYERDRUG FREE WORKPLACEJOB TITLE: County ManagerDEPARTMENT: County Manager's Office, Ware CountyJOB SUMMARY: This position is the chief administrative officer of the county and is responsible for assisting the commissioners with the overall management of the county government, overseeing all aspects of the various departmental functions of the government.MAJOR DUTIES:• Assists the commissioners by managing the daily operations of the county government.• Acts as liaison between the commissioners and the public by responding to inquiries and resolving conflicts; and liason between commissioner and department heads.• See that all ordinances, rules and regulations of the board and all laws of the state subject to enforcement by county officers or department heads, other than by elected constitutional officers, are faithfully executed.• Exercise control over all departments or divisions of the county for which the board has responsibility, and all employees of the county, and to direct and supervise the administration of all county offices and the construction, maintenance and operation of all county roads, bridges, drains, buildings and other public works, and to have the care and responsibility for the maintenance of all real and personal property owned by the county.• Develops materials for commission meetings and implements decisions made by the commissioners.• Assists with the preparation of the county budget by consulting with department heads and commissioners, making and implementing recommendations, and controlling expenditures.• Prepares and monitors the use of economic development grant applications; monitors the execution of grants.• Oversees the purchasing function of the government.• Develops and implements operating policies and procedures for the county.• Drafts correspondence, memoranda, speeches, resolutions, ordinances and agreements for the commissioners.• Provides reports and information to the media as requested.• Performs other related duties as assigned.KNOWLEDGE REQUIRED BY THE POSITION:• Knowledge of the principles and practices of public administration.• Knowledge of the county code of ordinances and other regulations, policies and procedures.• Knowledge of budget preparation and public financial management.• Knowledge of the functions, organization and operations of all county departments.• Knowledge of the demographic and economic profile of the county, including its industrial base.• Knowledge of the principles and practices of effective public relations.• Knowledge of state and federal laws in all areas applicable to county government.• Skill in written and oral communication.SUPERVISORY CONTROLS: The County Commissioners assign work on the basis of standing goals, objectives, and priorities. The employee must use much judgment in deciding how to accomplish goals. The supervisors provide guidance for problematic situations and spot-check work for the nature and propriety of the final results.GUIDELINES: Guidelines include all county ordinances, applicable state and federal laws, county policies and procedures, and directives from the commissioners. These guidelines require judgment, selection and interpretation in application.COMPLEXITY: This position consists of varied administrative and managerial tasks in the management of county government.SCOPE AND EFFECT: The purpose of this position is to assist the County Commissioners by managing the daily operation of the county government. Successful performance in this position facilitates the work of all county departments, assures that county services are delivered, assures that county records are properly retained, and enhances the image of the county.PERSONAL CONTACTS: Contacts are typically with co-workers, employees in all county departments, elected officials, state employees, representatives of organizations, contractors, and the general public.PURPOSE OF CONTACTS: Contacts are typically to exchange information, resolve problems, negotiate and settle matters, provide guidance to employees, respond to inquiries from the public, and provide information about county operations.PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The work is typically performed with the employee sitting at a desk.WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work is typically performed in an office.SUPERVISORY AND MANAGEMENT RESPONSIBILITY: This position has direct supervision over all Department Directors, not including elected constitutional officers.MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:• Knowledge and level of competency commonly associated with the completion of a Bachelor's degree in a course of study related to occupational field; Master's degree in a related field preferred.• Experience sufficient to thoroughly understand the diverse objectives and functions of the subunits in the division/ department in order to direct and coordinate work within the division/department, usually interpreted to require three to five years of related experience.