Deputy County Administrator & General Counsel

Duties:

• Assists in the executive management and administration of county operations.
• Provides leadership, supervision, and oversight to assigned county departments, functions, and personnel.
• Supports implementation of strategic initiatives established by the Board of County Commissioners and County Administrator.
• Acts on behalf of the County Administrator as assigned and serves as Acting County Administrator when designated.
• Provides legal and policy guidance to the Board of County Commissioners, County Administrator, and county leadership.
• Reviews, drafts, and negotiates contracts, agreements, annexations, and other legal documents.
• Assists with labor relations, personnel matters, risk management, insurance matters, and organizational policy development.
• Leads or supports major projects involving facilities, infrastructure, economic development, organizational improvement, and intergovernmental collaboration.
• Coordinates initiatives involving multiple county departments, elected officials, governmental entities, community partners, and other stakeholders.
• Supports organizational development, leadership development, succession planning, and management excellence throughout county government.
• Administers and coordinates Opioid Settlement funds received by the County.
• Develops and maintains effective working relationships with elected officials, department directors, employees, community partners, and the public.
• Exercises sound judgment and maintains confidentiality in legal, personnel, policy, and administrative matters.
• Demonstrates regular and predictable attendance.
• Works outside of typical work schedule/business hours as required.