Merced County · 3 weeks ago
Director of Administrative Services
Merced, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Lead/Staff, Director/Executive
4+ years expMerced County is seeking a Director of Administrative Services to oversee and manage the administrative functions of the department. This role involves budget preparation, fiscal management, and the development of policies and procedures to enhance service efficiency.
GovernmentPublic SafetySocial Assistance
Responsibilities
Plans, organizes, manages, coordinates and directs the administrative functions of the department
Assists in the preparation of the annual budget and in the administration of the final budget
Directs a system of internal fiscal/cost accounting, reporting, and control
Develops and implements new and efficient ways to provide services
Formulates and implements fiscal policies /procedures, and departmental policy
Directs the cost accounting, fiscal, personnel, office services, and general activities of the department
Supervises data analysis and program evaluation activities
Interprets policies and procedures for management and subordinate personnel
Negotiates contracts and leases
Develops procedure manuals and provides oversight on departmental personnel activities
Confers with representatives of other County departments and government agencies as needed
Develops Board Agenda Items
Train, supervise, and evaluate assigned staff
Directs a system of internal fund and trust account auditing and control
Qualification
Required
Four (4) years of progressively responsible administrative experience that included fiscal management, personnel management and program development
Two (2) years of this experience must have been in a supervisory capacity
Equivalent to graduation from a four (4) year college or university with a degree in Business Administration, Public Administration, or a closely related field
Possess a valid California driver's license at time of appointment and maintain, for some positions in this classification
Principles and modern methods of Public and Business Administration with special reference to organizational development, fiscal and personnel management
Data analysis and program planning and evaluation
Contract development, management, and analysis
Political and legislative processes
Principles of effective employee management; supervision, training and development
Federal, State and local regulations governing department functions
Grant administration, generally accepted accounting and auditing standards
Plan, organize, direct, and coordinate the administrative functions of the Department
Analyze data, interpret policies, procedures and regulations, develop appropriate conclusions, and prepare reports
Oversee and coordinate Human Resources functions
Oversee financial records development and maintenance
Analyze administrative problems, reach practical and logical conclusions, and institute effective changes
Oversee the development of statistical information and the preparation of a variety of reports
Effectively represent the department with the public, other County departments, and other government organizations
Organize and present ideas through oral communication and writing
Establish and maintain cooperative relationships with those contacted during the course of work
Coordinate complex procedures for efficient and effective operations
Operate a motor vehicle
Benefits
Medical Insurance - Merced County offers multiple Medical Plans and contributes towards employee and dependent premiums. Medical plan availability varies based on bargaining units.
Dental Insurance - Delta Dental
Vision Insurance - VSP
Management Disability Insurance - Unit 20 Unrepresented Management Levels A-E - 100% premium paid by employer
County-paid Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance
Deferred Compensation
The County offers a 457 Deferred Compensation Plan. Employees choose their investment funds and can make pretax contributions to the plan up to the maximum allowable.
EMPLOYEE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (EAP)
Anthem EAP services provide up to five face-to-face counseling sessions per incident and provides a toll-free "800" hotline available 24/7 for emergencies and crisis intervention. EAP services include counseling services, legal services, financial services and work-life resource services.
EMPLOYEE TICKETS, COUPONS, and DISCOUNTS
The County of Merced has partnered with Employee Savings Tickets to provide discounted coupons and tickets for all county employees to attractions throughout the state and out-of-state.
Company
Merced County
Merced County is a government agency that provides complete information on the ministry activities occurring in Merced county.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
John Nishihama
Assistant Director Administrative Services-CIO
Mark Cowart
Chief Information Officer
Recent News
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2024-11-26
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