Operations Manager (DEPARTMENT PROMOTION ONLY)

Description What are you seeking in a new position? If you're like many others, doing something meaningful is important to you. How about work/life balance? Affordable healthcare? Comprehensive well-being programs? An excellent retirement plan with significant employer contributions? If you answered "yes" to these questions, keep reading. You can find it all right here in Pinal County. It might be time for a change of scenery, where you can make a difference and benefit from an employer who cares for and values its people. Pinal County proudly invests in the future of our 2000 employees every day, and we have the best team! We offer a wide range of impressive benefits, including retirement plans that are among the best Arizona has to offer!

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An Employer that Values Each Employee and Prioritizes a Work Experience that Provides Ample Time for Stress Reduction and Work-Life Balance. Paid Vacation And Sick Leave 15 Vacation Days Accrued Annually Starting Day One After Three (3) Years of Service, 18 Vacation Days Accrued Annually After Five (5) Years of Service, 20 Vacation Days Accrued Annually 13 Sick Leave Days Accrued Annually Starting Day One Ten Paid Holidays + One Paid Floating Holiday to Use as You Wish Paid Sabbaticals Every Five (5) Years Two-Week Sabbatical After Five Years of Continuous Service Three-Week Sabbatical After Ten Years of Continuous Service Four-Week Sabbatical After Fifteen Years of Continuous Service Four-Week Sabbaticals Every Five Years After Fifteen Years of Continuous Service Retirement Plans with Generous Employer Contributions

• Guaranteed Lifetime Benefit! Variety of Top Tier Affordable Medical Plans
• Six Different Medical Plans to Choose From Some Medical Plans with Zero Employee Premium Cost Dental and Vision Plans Comprehensive Wellness Program Quarterly Wellness Challenges Vision Exams and Optometry Events Onsite Vaccination Clinics Onsite Mammogram and Prostate Screening Events Skin Cancer Screening Events Onsite Biometrics and Health Screening Events Onsite Financial Health and Retirement Planning Events Onsite & Online Fitness Resources and Onsite Sessions Like Yoga and Tai Chi Tuition Reimbursement Program Alternative Work Schedules Telehealth Qualified Employer•Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program•Department of Education Employee Assistance Program with Ongoing Training & Development Options Civil Service Leave Van Pool Options Short-Term Disability•Employer Paid Basic Life Insurance•Employer Paid Flexible Spending Accounts for Dependent Care and Medical Expenses Suite of Voluntary Benefits including additional Life, Accident, Critical Illness & Cancer Insurance Additionally, collaborate with a talented team committed to making Pinal County an outstanding place for residents and staff.

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JOB SUMMARY

Collaboratively plan, organize and administer a comprehensive County-wide program(s), including fiscal and related strategic planning and performance management to support the mission and goals of the assigned department/division.

TYPICAL CLASSIFICATION ESSENTIAL DUTIES

Work in this classification requires an individual to be able to perform the essential job functions satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the primary classification functions herein described. Since every duty associated with this classification may not be described herein, employees may be required to perform duties not specifically spelled out in this classification description, but which may be reasonably considered to be incidental in the performing of their duties just as though they were actually written out in this description . Collaborates in the development and execution of the department/division's vision, mission and strategic plan. Assists in the management of day to day operations, supporting staff in achieving goals and objectives, responding to issues and emergencies. Identifies operational issues, problems, and deficiencies and recommends solutions. Assists in the development of budget and fiscal matters ensuring activities are in compliance with local, state and federal regulations. Provide management level supervision and leadership in support of staff in areas of administrative and operational concerns and assists with problem-solving and implementing improvements. Recommends, develops, and implements resource management and personnel improvement strategies. Assists with the development and implementation of internal policies and standard operating procedures, including the identification of relevant training needs. Performs needs assessments and analyzes the effectiveness of service delivery. Provides policy and regulation interpretation affecting assigned area. Monitors changes in legislation and provides recommendations for action to department management. Prepares analysis reports on operations or program effectiveness and results. Researches and identifies funding opportunities. Leads special projects as assigned by department management. Serve as a liaison with Human Resources on outreach and recruitment and other matters that may include the investigation and resolution of personnel matters. Promote and adhere to the workplace values of accountability, commitment, and teamwork to help enrich lives beyond expectation. Maintain absolute confidentiality of work-related issues, customer records and restricted County information. Perform other related duties as required.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS TO PERFORM WORK

Bachelor's degree in Public Administration, Business, Finance, Environmental Health or field related to assignment area. Three (3) years of experience in program implementation, evaluation, and business process improvement. Or an equivalent combination of relevant education and/or experience may substitute for the minimum requirements.

Preferred Qualifications :

Certified Process Improvement Specialist

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

Knowledge of principles and practices of leadership and management. Knowledge of local, state, and federal rules, regulations, statutes, policies, and procedures relating to area of assignment. Knowledge of local, state and federal financial regulations including reporting and audit procedures. Knowledge of budgetary principles, practices, reporting requirements, accounting with special emphasis in reference to grants. Knowledge of principles and practices of effective employee supervision. Skill in effective performance management, planning, implementing, and monitoring programs. Skill in assessment, review and completion of intergovernmental agreements with funding sources and contractors. Skill in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with managers, staff and other representatives of the county. Skill in computer skills, Window based software, word processing, spreadsheets, and email. Skill in leading work teams. Skill in planning, developing, and improving programs and procedures. Skill in management and administration of grants. Ability to lead special operational or organizational projects. Ability to supervise and administer programs. Ability to communicate and present complex information in public or closed meetings to a wide variety of audiences. Ability to respond to emergencies or stressful situations calmly, quickly, and decisively. Ability to follow written and verbal instructions. Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, other agencies, and the public.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The work requires Independent body mobility to stand, walk, bend, and sit for prolonged periods of time and/or drive a vehicle. Manual dexterity to reach, and grasp; manual dexterity to hand write or use computer keyboard; vision sufficient to see/read; hear and speak to communicate with customers in person and over the phone.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Work is performed in an office environment. The hiring salary for this position is dependent upon experience, qualifications and position funding; starting salaries above the midpoint require additional approval.

NOTICE TO APPLICANTS

We appreciate your interest in our employment opportunities. At Pinal County, we value professionalism and treating others with respect. If these values are not demonstrated throughout the application and interview process we reserve the right to remove your candidacy from consideration and may impact your future Pinal County applications. The hiring salary for this position is dependent upon experience, qualifications and position funding; starting salaries above the first quartile require additional approval. All qualified candidates eligible to work in the United States are welcome to apply. However, visa sponsorship is not available. Pinal County does not participate in STEM Optional Practical Training (STEM OPT). Pinal County requires pre-employment screening, which includes a Motor Vehicle Record check, a comprehensive background check (encompassing employment, education, and criminal history), and drug testing for safety-sensitive roles. Criminal convictions do not automatically disqualify candidates from employment. Employment offers are contingent on successful pre-employment screening. If driving is a requirement of the position, you must have a valid Arizona State Driver's License in accordance with Arizona State Law. Work in this classification requires an individual to be able to perform the essential job functions satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the primary classification functions herein described. Since every duty associated with this classification may not be described herein, employees may be required to perform duties not specifically spelled out in this classification description, but which may be reasonably considered to be incidental in the performing of their duties, just as though they were actually written out in this description.