Chief Administrator - Commissioner Pct. 4

The Chief Administrator performs technical research and analysis to provide the commissioner with pertinent information regarding various County programs, policies, initiatives, economic development, and other issues. This position is responsible for planning, organizing, and representing the elected official in multiple and varied settings. Acts as liaison to other departments and staff within the county, other governmental agencies, and the public. Collects and analyzes data; prepares reports, correspondence, plans of action, press releases, and presentations as necessary; collects and prepares miscellaneous informational materials. Prepares and maintains files and data collected on various issues and topics pertinent to County programs. Organizes complaints about county maintained property; directs the drafting of inter-local agreements with other agencies and municipalities regarding repair and maintenance. Maintains and implements various county budgets; monitors expenditures to ensure payments are made from proper accounts. Oversees economic development for the Commissioner's precinct; works with municipalities, county offices, and corporations regarding tax incentives, rebates, and economic development agreements. Attends meetings and represents elected official at county departments, boards, commissions, and programs. Coordinates placement of agenda items for Commissioners Court. Performs a variety of clerical duties including filing, answering phone calls, maintaining the office calendar, responding to inquiries, and copying and faxing documents, as necessary. Plans ceremonies and other events as necessary. Composes and prepares memos, correspondence, reports, emails, data bases, graphs, and charts. Sets up appointments and meets with department heads, administrators, elected officials, boards and commissions, community leaders, and constituents. Performs and provides expert advice on office administrative procedures including implementation of policies and procedures and administrating budgets, purchasing, and payroll. Assists and oversees coordinators of research and preparation of personnel issues including recruiting, interviewing, training, assigning, scheduling and granting leave; interviews, advises, and reviews new employee applications for civilian positions; researches background material as needed. Maintains a variety of supervisory rosters and employee records. Oversees, maintains, and orders inventory, supplies, and equipment as necessary; oversees purchasing process. Supervises, oversees, and approves payroll and timesheets; monitors procedures and distributes payroll to other divisions as necessary. Regular and punctual attendance is required. Performs other related duties as required. Bachelor's Degree in a related field and minimum two years of experience in a related field; or an equivalent combination of education and related experience required. Possession of a valid driver's license. Must be able to obtain a State of Texas driver's license within 90 days. To ensure proper delivery of emails please add jobs@dentoncounty.gov to your email safe list.