Strategic Initiatives Director- County Manager's Office (0425)

Nature of Work

At Coconino County, public service matters. Our dedication to public service promotes a culture that elicits employee growth, cultivates inspiration, and creates future leaders by empowering employees to solve internal and external customer needs and exceed customer service expectations.

Coconino County is seeking a creative, collaborative, and innovative professional to serve as the next Initiatives Director.

Under general direction, oversees the coordination, development and implementation of County-wide projects from the County Manager’s Office; performs related duties as assigned.

Typical Duties

(Illustrative Only)

• Manages County special, county-wide projects including developing and maintaining project timelines, conducts research, performs analysis, procures reports, and provides recommendations
• Identify and assess potential strategic initiatives, projects, and partnership that align with the organization’s strategic goals
• Provides support and guidance to County leadership regarding the management and coordination of strategic initiatives and special projects including interagency projects
• Provides direction and support in an emergency including working in the Emergency Operations Center/Joint Information Center and supporting the County Manager’s Office, Communications, Governmental Affairs, and policy group
• Works with County Management, Board of Supervisors, Elected Officials, Department Directors and community partners to move complex and strategic projects forward
• Develops and executes initiatives contributing to the goals of the County
• Ensures projects are aligned with overalls strategic goals and objectives of the organization
• Oversee project implementations related to project management, including monitoring and reporting, financial transactions, execution of project plans and performance
• Ensures projects deliver specified results and meet quality expectations
• Prepares communications, remarks, updates, reports, presentations, and meeting materials for County leadership in collaboration with the Communications and Government Affairs Teams
• Creates and manages project budgets
• Identifies and mitigates project risk to avoid delays and cost overruns
• Makes presentations to the County Board of Supervisors
• Represents Deputy County Manager in their absence
• May Hire, supervise, evaluate and discipline staff
• May develop, evaluate, and revise policies and procedures
• Other duties as assigned

Essential functions of this position include but are not limited to driving; sitting; working with and around others; dealing with interruptions; repetitive motion (hand/wrist) for computer work; vision acuity (near) for routine office and customer service duties; hearing and speech for ordinary conversation; finger dexterity for typing and paperwork.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree in Public Administration, Business Administration or related field and five years progressively responsible administrative or supervisory experience in a political/governmental environment; or any combination of education, training and experience which demonstrates the ability to perform the duties of the position.

Additional Requirements: Must obtain an Arizona driver's license by date of hire and maintain it throughout employment. Final job offer will be contingent upon a satisfactory 5-year Arizona Motor Vehicle Report.

The ideal candidate will demonstrate experience in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships county officials, elected officials, co-workers, stakeholders, representatives from other agencies, and the general public. The ideal candidate will possess initiative, follow through and political acumen. The candidate will demonstrate a proven ability to convene partners, facilitate diverse groups, and strategically identify linkages to implement innovative efficiencies.

This is an At- Will position and is safety sensitive. This position is exempt from overtime.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Thorough knowledge of:
• Principles and practices of public administration
• Public organizational policy analysis
• Legislative process

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  Considerable knowledge of:
• Principles and practices of legislative research
• Business English and report writing

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  Ability to:
• Represent the County Manager and Board of Supervisors
• Effectively carry out difficult and complex assignments requiring considerable independent judgment and initiative with a minimum of supervision
• Plan, initiate, and manage projects from beginning to end, with minimal direction
• Work safely and support the culture of workplace safety
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with elected officials, legislators, staff, other agencies, the media and the general public
• Follow written and oral instructions
• Communicate effectively both orally and in writing

Employee Benefits

Coconino County offers a comprehensive employee benefits
package to regular employees working 30 or more hours per week that includes:

(Regular Part Time employees receive some benefits on a pro-rated basis. Temporary and Seasonal employees do not receive benefits. Elected officials are not eligible for vacation and sick leave.)

• Vacation/Annual Leave
• Sick Leave
• 10 Holidays Per Year
• Health Care Insurance
• Dental Plan
• Vision Plan
• Group Life Insurance
• Pre-Tax Deduction Plan
• Sick Leave Conversion Plan
• Personal Day Purchase Program
• Vacation Sell Back Program
• Tuition Reimbursement Program
• Wellness Program
• Long-Term Disability
• Arizona State Retirement System
• Employee Assistance Program
• On-going Training Opportunities
• Free bus transportation/ EcoPass bus pass

Elective Coverage

• Dependent Medical, Dental, and Vision
• Supplemental Life (for employees & dependents)
• Flexible Spending Account
• Health Savings Account
• Tax-deferred investment program
• Accidental and Disability Insurance
• Short Term Disability