Administrative Leader / Program Leader (Fixed-Term)

OPPORTUNITY

• Application
• Cover letter highlighting experience and explaining interest in position.
• Supplemental questions

DUTIES

The following describes the essential duties and responsibilities. The duties as shown below are not intended to show every job duty of the classification and instead are focused on the key concepts for the work at this level.

• Performing management-level staff work including conducting research and performing complex analysis and modeling providing advice and recommendations to departmental leadership.
• Functioning as a team member on significant projects producing high level analytic and support work related to the project;
• Taking the lead on important projects that do not include a project team;
• Leading the efforts of project sub-committees;
• Providing direct customer support (internal or external);
• Recommending project outcomes;
• Preparing and monitoring budgets and performance measures; possessing technical expertise in a specific discipline(s);
• May perform a wide range of administrative, research and technical work supporting departmental functions supporting one or more core administrative functions or programs.
• Participates in the development and implementation of departmental policies.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Depending on the level of the assignment incumbents may be required to possess some or all the following:

• Current technical/professional knowledge of the complex principles, methods, standards, and techniques associated with the scope of work of a recognized profession,
• Possession of license(s) and/or certifications associated with the assignment,
• Educational degree in a specific area of study; and

• Mastery of some or all core competencies described, including those of Individual Contributor and Front-line Supervisor, depending on the assignment.

• Talent Development - Effective performers keep a continual eye on the talent pool to monitor skills and needs of team members. They expand staff skills through training, coaching, and development. They evaluate and articulate present performance and future potential.
• Organizing & Planning - Effective performers have strong organizing and planning skills that allow them to be highly productive and efficient, manage time wisely, and effectively prioritize multiple competing tasks.
• Organization Knowledge - Effective performers understand the workings of a municipal organization, formal and informal policies, and structures, and know "how the place works."
• Relationship Building - Effective performers understand that a primary factor in success is establishing and maintaining productive relationships. They interact with people and are good at it. They devote appropriate time and energy to establishing and maintaining networks.
• Results Orientation - Effective performers maintain appropriate focus on outcomes and accomplishments, are motivated by achievement, and persist until the goal is reached.
• Industry Knowledge - Effective performers understand the general workings of local government within which the organization functions and maintain a current knowledge base.
• Written Communication - Effective performers write clearly and concisely, composing informative and convincing documents. They use written language to convey substance and intent with simplicity, accuracy, and clarity.
• Financial Acumen - Effective performers understand the financial framework of the organization. They are cost conscious and fiscally responsible and use financial data to make informed business decisions.
• Change Agility - Effective performers are adaptable, are effective in the face of ambiguity, and support an orientation for change.
• Technology Savvy - Effective performers use technology to be successful in their organizational role. They value technology and leverage existing and new technology to achieve efficiency.

SELECTION PROCESS

The completed electronic application packet will include the online application and electronic attachment of a cover letter. If a cover letter is not attached, your application will be considered incomplete.