Chief Administrator - Commissioner Pct. 4

Description

The Chief Administrator performs technical research and analysis to provide the commissioner with pertinent information regarding various County programs, policies, initiatives, economic development, and other issues. This position is responsible for planning, organizing, and representing the elected official in multiple and varied settings.

Examples of Duties

Acts as liaison to other departments and staff within the county, other governmental agencies, and the public.

Collects and analyzes data; prepares reports, correspondence, plans of action, press releases, and presentations as necessary; collects and prepares miscellaneous informational materials.

Prepares and maintains files and data collected on various issues and topics pertinent to County programs.

Organizes complaints about county maintained property; directs the drafting of inter-local agreements with other agencies and municipalities regarding repair and maintenance.

Maintains and implements various county budgets; monitors expenditures to ensure payments are made from proper accounts.

Oversees economic development for the Commissioner's precinct; works with municipalities, county offices, and corporations regarding tax incentives, rebates, and economic development agreements.

Attends meetings and represents elected official at county departments, boards, commissions, and programs.

Coordinates placement of agenda items for Commissioners Court.

Performs a variety of clerical duties including filing, answering phone calls, maintaining the office calendar, responding to inquiries, and copying and faxing documents, as necessary.

Plans ceremonies and other events as necessary.

Composes and prepares memos, correspondence, reports, emails, data bases, graphs, and charts.

Sets up appointments and meets with department heads, administrators, elected officials, boards and commissions, community leaders, and constituents.

Performs and provides expert advice on office administrative procedures including implementation of policies and procedures and administrating budgets, purchasing, and payroll.

Assists and oversees coordinators of research and preparation of personnel issues including recruiting, interviewing, training, assigning, scheduling and granting leave; interviews, advises, and reviews new employee applications for civilian positions; researches background material as needed.

Maintains a variety of supervisory rosters and employee records.

Oversees, maintains, and orders inventory, supplies, and equipment as necessary; oversees purchasing process.

Supervises, oversees, and approves payroll and timesheets; monitors procedures and distributes payroll to other divisions as necessary.

Regular and punctual attendance is required.

Performs other related duties as required.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree in a related field and minimum two years of experience in a related field; or an equivalent combination of education and related experience required.

Possession of a valid driver's license. Must be able to obtain a State of Texas driver's license within 90 days.

Supplemental Information

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Denton County offers a full range of employee benefit programs for eligible employees, retirees, and their families. These programs include group health plans for medical and dental coverage; an Employee Assistance Program (EAP); life; disability, and long term care insurance; and flexible spending accounts for health care and dependent care reimbursements. The County also provides retirement benefits. Full time employees participate in the Texas County & District Retirement System (TCDRS), and employees may also participate in a retirement savings program (Deferred Compensation). In addition to these "basic employee benefits" and retirement services, employees benefit from a variety of other programs including 12 paid holidays, Tuition Reimbursement, a Wellness Program, and more.

*Note: These benefits are not includedfor Community Supervision and Corrections Department (CSCD) employees, or any Denton County Part-Time employee.

Denton Countyis an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against applicants or employees on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, mental or physical disability, age, national origin or veteran status.

https://www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/pdf/eeopost.pdf

https://www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/pdf/eeosp.pdf

Family Medical Leave:Denton Countyemployees who have been employed for one year and who have worked 1250 hours in the preceding year may be eligible for up to twelve weeks of FMLA leave.
The FMLA provides for up to 12 weeks of job-protected leave

• for the birth, adoption, or placement of a child for foster care
• to care for a child, spouse, or parent with a serious health condition
• for an employee with a serious health condition

Employees who will be away from work for one of these reasons should contact Human Resources for additional information. When possible, an employee should provide at least 30 days advance notice. In the case of an emergency, notification should be made as soon as possible.

https://www.dol.gov/whd/regs/compliance/posters/fmlaen.pdf

https://www.dol.gov/whd/regs/compliance/posters/fmlasp.pdf

Closing Date/Time: 4/7/2026 5:00 PM Central

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