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

JOB
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.

EXAMPLE OF DUTIES
(Illustrative Only)Manages County special, county-wide projects including developing and maintaining project timelines, conducts research, performs analysis, procures reports, and provides recommendationsIdentify and assess potential strategic initiatives, projects, and partnership that align with the organization’s strategic goalsProvides support and guidance to County leadership regarding the management and coordination of strategic initiatives and special projects including interagency projectsProvides 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 groupWorks with County Management, Board of Supervisors, Elected Officials, Department Directors and community partners to move complex and strategic projects forwardDevelops and executes initiatives contributing to the goals of the CountyEnsures projects are aligned with overalls strategic goals and objectives of the organizationOversee project implementations related to project management, including monitoring and reporting, financial transactions, execution of project plans and performanceEnsures projects deliver specified results and meet quality expectationsPrepares communications, remarks, updates, reports, presentations, and meeting materials for County leadership in collaboration with the Communications and Government Affairs TeamsCreates and manages project budgetsIdentifies and mitigates project risk to avoid delays and cost overrunsMakes presentations to the County Board of SupervisorsRepresents Deputy County Manager in their absenceMay Hire, supervise, evaluate and discipline staffMay develop, evaluate, and revise policies and proceduresOther duties as assignedEssential 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.

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION

• Thorough knowledge of: -Principles and practices of public administration-Public organizational policy analysis-Legislative process·Considerable knowledge of: -Principles and practices of legislative research-Business English and report writing·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