County Coordinator

Job Overview

COUNTY COORDINATOR

THE COUNTY COORDINATOR WORKS DIRECTLY WITH THE COUNTY COMMISSION TO MANAGE DAY-TO-DAY ADMINISTRATIVE OPERATIONS, IMPLEMENT COMMISSION POLICIES, AND SERVE AS A LIAISON BETWEEN COUNTY DEPARTMENTS, STATE AGENCIES, COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS, AND THE PUBLIC.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

BOARD SUPPORT & ADMINISTRATION

• COORDINATE AND SUBMIT MEETING AGENDA ITEMS TO THE COUNTY CLERK.
• ENSURE COMPLIANCE WITH APPLICABLE OPEN MEETINGS LAWS AND OTHER LEGAL REQUIREMENTS.
• ASSIST WITH MEETING PREPARATION, DOCUMENTATION, AND FOLLOW-UP ACTIVITIES.

BUDGET & OPERATIONS

• ASSIST WITH THE COUNTY BUDGET DEVELOPMENT AND ADMINISTRATION PROCESS.
• RESEARCH PENDING ISSUES AND PROVIDE RECOMMENDATIONS TO THE COMMISSION.
• COORDINATE AND OVERSEE SPECIAL PROJECTS AND OPERATIONAL INITIATIVES.

HUMAN RESOURCES & PERSONNEL

• CONDUCT EMPLOYEE INVESTIGATIONS AND ASSIST WITH PERSONNEL MATTERS.
• COLLECT CANDIDATE INFORMATION AND COORDINATE BACKGROUND CHECKS DURING THE HIRING PROCESS.
• SUPPORT EMPLOYEE RELATIONS AND POLICY COMPLIANCE EFFORTS.

PUBLIC COMMUNICATION

• SERVE AS THE COUNTY'S PUBLIC INFORMATION OFFICER (PIO).
• RESPOND TO MEDIA INQUIRIES AND PUBLIC INFORMATION REQUESTS.
• MAINTAIN AND UPDATE COUNTY WEBSITES AND OTHER COMMUNICATION PLATFORMS.
• ADDRESS CITIZEN CONCERNS AND COMPLAINTS IN A PROFESSIONAL MANNER.
• RESEARCH, WRITE, SUBMIT, AND MANAGE STATE AND FEDERAL GRANT APPLICATIONS FROM START TO FINISH.
• DRAFT POLICIES, RESOLUTIONS, MEMORANDA OF UNDERSTANDING (MOUS), AND ORDINANCES FOR COMMISSION REVIEW AND CONSIDERATION.

PROCUREMENT & CONTRACT ADMINISTRATION

• MANAGE COUNTY CONTRACTS AND AGREEMENTS.
• COORDINATE PROCUREMENT ACTIVITIES AND BID PROJECTS IN ACCORDANCE WITH STATE CODE AND PURCHASING REQUIREMENTS.

COMMUNITY RELATIONS

• COLLABORATE WITH COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS, LOCAL AGENCIES TO IMPLEMENT PROGRAMS AND EFFECTIVELY ALLOCATE RESOURCES.
• FOSTER PARTNERSHIPS THAT SUPPORT COUNTY INITIATIVES AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• BACHELOR'S DEGREE IN PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION, BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION, OR A RELATED FIELD.

MINIMUM OF THREE (3) YEARS OF MANAGEMENT OR SUPERVISORY EXPERIENCE.

• EXPERIENCE IN LOCAL GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS, HUMAN RESOURCES, PURCHASING, BUDGETING, AND FINANCE.
• PROJECT MANAGEMENT EXPERIENCE IS A PLUS.
• EXPERIENCE OVERSEEING BUILDING OR FACILITY RENOVATION/REMODELING PROJECTS IS BENEFICIAL.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• STRONG LEADERSHIP, ORGANIZATIONAL, AND COMMUNICATION SKILLS.
• ABILITY TO MANAGE MULTIPLE PROJECTS AND PRIORITIES SIMULTANEOUSLY.
• KNOWLEDGE OF LOCAL GOVERNMENT FUNCTIONS, POLICIES, AND PROCEDURES.
• STRONG PROBLEM-SOLVING, ANALYTICAL, AND DECISION-MAKING ABILITIES.
• ABILITY TO BUILD POSITIVE WORKING RELATIONSHIPS WITH ELECTED OFFICIALS, STAFF, PARTNER AGENCIES, AND THE PUBLIC.

Background check required.

THE MINERAL COUNTY COMMISSION IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER.

Pay: $40,000.00 - $60,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person