What are the responsibilities and job description for the Operations Manager - Development Services (Department Promotion Only) position at Pinal County?
JOB
Are you Re-Thinking Your Priorities? Are you tired of being under-appreciated or overlooked in your current role? Why not come to work for an employer who prioritizes you! It just might be time for a change of scenery where you can make a difference and benefit from an employer who takes care of and values its people. We offer a suite of impressive benefits including paid sabbaticals every five years and retirement plans with a life-time guarantee that are some of the best Arizona has to offer!Pinal County proudly invests every day into the future of our 2000 employees, and we have the best employees who can be your future co-workers! Check out all of our benefit offerings: Working at Pinal County is an investment in YOU. Apply today and find out why Pinal County is more than just a job. Before you apply, watch this video to learn helpful tips to completing an application at Pinal County: Application Tips Read more about the position and see if it is a good match for you: 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 Leave15 Vacation Days Accrued Annually Starting Day OneAfter Three (3) Years of Service 18 Vacation Days Accrued AnnuallyAfter Five (5) Years of Service 20 Vacation Days Accrued AnnuallyTen Paid Holidays One Paid Floating Holiday to Use as You Wish13 Sick Leave Days Accrued Annually Starting Day OnePaid Sabbaticals Every Five (5) YearsTwo Week Sabbatical After Five Years of Continuous ServiceThree Week Sabbatical After Ten Years of Continuous ServiceFour Week Sabbatical After Fifteen Years of Continuous ServiceFour Week Sabbaticals Every Five Years After Fifteen Years of Continuous Service Comprehensive Wellness ProgramQuarterly Wellness Challenges Vision Exams and Optometry Events OnsiteVaccination ClinicsOnsite Mammogram and Prostate Screening EventsSkin Cancer Screening Events OnsiteBiometrics and Health Screening Events OnsiteFinancial Health and Retirement Planning Events Onsite & OnlineFitness Resources and Onsite Sessions Like Yoga and Tai ChiRetirement Plans with Generous Employer Contributions - Guaranteed Lifetime Benefit!Variety of Top Tier Affordable Medical Plans - Six Different Medical Plans to Choose FromSome Medical Plans with Zero Employee Premium CostDental and Vision Plans Tuition Reimbursement ProgramAlternative Work SchedulesTelehealth Qualified Employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program through the Dept of EducationEmployee Assistance Program with Ongoing Training & Development OptionsCivil Service Leave VanPool OptionsShort-Term Disability – Employer PaidBasic Life Insurance - Employer PaidFlexible Spending Accounts for Dependent Care and Medical ExpensesSuite of Voluntary Benefits including additional Life, Accident, Critical Illness & Cancer Insurance Plus, work with an amazing team of people who are committed to making Pinal County a great place for its citizens and its employees.JOB SUMMARYCollaboratively 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.
EXAMPLE OF 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. TYPICAL CLASSIFICATION ESSENTIAL DUTIES: 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.
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
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 withspecial 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.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.This is an internal promotion opportunity for current employees of the Development Services department only. You must be a current employee to be considered for this position.The hiring salary for this position is dependent upon experience, qualifications and position funding; starting salaries above the midpoint require additional approval.
Are you Re-Thinking Your Priorities? Are you tired of being under-appreciated or overlooked in your current role? Why not come to work for an employer who prioritizes you! It just might be time for a change of scenery where you can make a difference and benefit from an employer who takes care of and values its people. We offer a suite of impressive benefits including paid sabbaticals every five years and retirement plans with a life-time guarantee that are some of the best Arizona has to offer!Pinal County proudly invests every day into the future of our 2000 employees, and we have the best employees who can be your future co-workers! Check out all of our benefit offerings: Working at Pinal County is an investment in YOU. Apply today and find out why Pinal County is more than just a job. Before you apply, watch this video to learn helpful tips to completing an application at Pinal County: Application Tips Read more about the position and see if it is a good match for you: 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 Leave15 Vacation Days Accrued Annually Starting Day OneAfter Three (3) Years of Service 18 Vacation Days Accrued AnnuallyAfter Five (5) Years of Service 20 Vacation Days Accrued AnnuallyTen Paid Holidays One Paid Floating Holiday to Use as You Wish13 Sick Leave Days Accrued Annually Starting Day OnePaid Sabbaticals Every Five (5) YearsTwo Week Sabbatical After Five Years of Continuous ServiceThree Week Sabbatical After Ten Years of Continuous ServiceFour Week Sabbatical After Fifteen Years of Continuous ServiceFour Week Sabbaticals Every Five Years After Fifteen Years of Continuous Service Comprehensive Wellness ProgramQuarterly Wellness Challenges Vision Exams and Optometry Events OnsiteVaccination ClinicsOnsite Mammogram and Prostate Screening EventsSkin Cancer Screening Events OnsiteBiometrics and Health Screening Events OnsiteFinancial Health and Retirement Planning Events Onsite & OnlineFitness Resources and Onsite Sessions Like Yoga and Tai ChiRetirement Plans with Generous Employer Contributions - Guaranteed Lifetime Benefit!Variety of Top Tier Affordable Medical Plans - Six Different Medical Plans to Choose FromSome Medical Plans with Zero Employee Premium CostDental and Vision Plans Tuition Reimbursement ProgramAlternative Work SchedulesTelehealth Qualified Employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program through the Dept of EducationEmployee Assistance Program with Ongoing Training & Development OptionsCivil Service Leave VanPool OptionsShort-Term Disability – Employer PaidBasic Life Insurance - Employer PaidFlexible Spending Accounts for Dependent Care and Medical ExpensesSuite of Voluntary Benefits including additional Life, Accident, Critical Illness & Cancer Insurance Plus, work with an amazing team of people who are committed to making Pinal County a great place for its citizens and its employees.JOB SUMMARYCollaboratively 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.
EXAMPLE OF 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. TYPICAL CLASSIFICATION ESSENTIAL DUTIES: 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.
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
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 withspecial 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.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.This is an internal promotion opportunity for current employees of the Development Services department only. You must be a current employee to be considered for this position.The hiring salary for this position is dependent upon experience, qualifications and position funding; starting salaries above the midpoint require additional approval.
