Los Angeles County, CA30+ days ago
li>Represents the department on a variety of issues, some of which may be highly sensitive, contentious and confidential, by interacting with individuals from a variety of organizations (e.g., Board members, Board deputies, management from other County agencies, members from municipalities, State and federal legislative bodies, and other external agencies); makes presentations, resolves conflicts, mediates disputes, and leads negotiations; coordinates activities with other County agencies and departmental staff, contractors, consultants, outside agencies, etc., to ensure that the message is communicated appropriately. Knowledge: Incumbents in these positions must apply a thorough knowledge of management concepts and principles, departmental organizational structures, functions, programs, policies, goals and objectives, at a level sufficient to plan, organize, direct, coordinate, and evaluate all facets of the administrative functional area they are responsible for managing; integrate the activities of their division with departmental programs and operations; advise executive management on the establishment of policies, objectives, and short- and long-term strategic goals; and represent the department on sensitive matters associated with their administrative functional areas.