EXECUTIVE ADMINISTRATOR-Chief of Staff, Precinct #4

• Under the exclusive direction of Commissioner, serve as the Chief of Staff, responsible for independently analyzing, researching, evaluating, and monitoring the overall budget and operations of Tarrant County government and provide oversight to Commissioners Court appointed governing bodies.
• Manage and administer Precinct operations relative to staff coordination and service delivery.

BENEFITS
  
 Tarrant County employees enjoy superior health, retirement, and insurance benefits & 
   13 County Holidays
    
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1. Serves as a liaison between the Commissioner’s Office and federal, state, and local government entities to coordinate constituent services.
2. Receives, investigates, and answers constituent complaints.
3. Attends community-based meetings as needed.
4. Tracks and summarizes state legislation and how it affects service delivery to constituents.
5. Prepares reports of findings, illustrating data graphically and translating complex findings to written text.
6. Participates in conferences, training sessions and meetings relating to areas of assigned responsibility.
7. Directs grant activities and other extensive research projects.
8. With proper use of privileged, sensitive and confidential information, researches, develops, recommends and analyzes positions, proposals, policies, and programs for presentation or opposition by County Commissioner to Commissioners Court.
9. Researches, develops, and recommends to Commissioners Court budgetary policies and adjustments for annual County budget and tax rate.
10. Negotiates, persuades, mediates, and assists local, state and federal governments and private entities regarding County-related issues.
11. Ensures implementation of Court directives following Commissioners Court meetings.
12. Represents County Commissioner in directing department heads in County policy development and compliance including serving on policy development committees.
13. Supervises County Commissioner’s office staff and ensures effective and efficient delivery of service.
14. Establishes, evaluates, and revises sub courthouse office procedures.
15. Interviews, evaluates, and recommends job applicants.
16. Secures and provides critical information to County Commissioner during Commissioners Court proceedings.
17. Represents County Commissioner to various groups and forums.
18. Researches, addresses, and resolves various internal, external and inter-governmental inquiries, problems and complaints.
19. Researches and composes correspondence and presentations for self and County Commissioner.  Makes presentations as required.
20. Oversees, analyzes, advises, and assists County Commissioner regarding all phases of Precinct roads and bridge maintenance and construction operation.
21. Assists County Commissioner in drafting, proposing, and securing sponsors of legislation.  Supports/opposes, analyzes, testifies for/against, and tracks legislation.
22. Develops and administers inter-local contracts with other governmental entities; ensures compliance with policy and applicable law.
23. Develops and administers County Commissioner’s budget.
24. Coordinates and supervises subcourthouse building and grounds maintenance.
25. Maintains understanding of existing and new State and Federal laws and regulations especially pertaining to purchasing, personnel, precinct operations, and all other relating to County operations.
26. Researches legal issues.
27. Performs all other related duties as assigned.

NOTE: YOU MUST FILL OUT THE WORK HISTORY and EDUCATION SECTIONS OF APPLICATION TO SHOW YOU HAVE YEARS OF EXPERIENCE/EDUCATION AS REQUIRED BY HIRING DEPARTMENT OR BE DISQUALIFIED.

TO APPLY, must have a Bachelor’s degree or higher Five (5) full-time years of progressively responsible and related work experience 

OR
 TO APPLY, must have an Associate’s degree Seven (7) full-time years of progressively responsible and related work experience 
 OR

TO APPLY, must have a High School diploma or GED  Nine (9) full-time years of progressively responsible and related work experience.

TO APPLY, must possess a current and valid driver license.  Note:  A Texas driver license is required to hold the position.

Master’s degree preferred.  

Preference will be given to candidates with experience in one or more of the following fields: government, public relations, management, budget development and administration, law, personnel, or road maintenance and construction.  

Proficiency in written and verbal communications skills.  

Master’s degree preferred.  

Preference will be given to candidates with experience in one or more of the following fields: government, public relations, management, budget development and administration, law, personnel, or road maintenance and construction.  

Proficiency in written and verbal communications skills.  

While performing the duties of this position, the incumbent is regularly required to sit, stand, walk, bend, stoop, climb, lift, push and pull.