Job Description

CAREER OPPORTUNITY

ASSISTANT COUNTY ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER/DIRECTOR OF HUMAN RESOURCES

COUNTY OF MARIPOSA, CALIFORNIA

ANNUAL SALARY: $145,880

The County of Mariposa seeks an Assistant County Administrative Officer/Human Resources Director (ACAO) who is ready to make a meaningful impact and enjoy a rural lifestyle in the shadow of Yosemite National Park. This is an exciting opportunity to build a professional operational framework, in some cases for the first time, and help modernize internal operations for one of California’s oldest counties. Candidates will have a strong working knowledge of Human Resources (HR) and Organizational Development (OD) principles, excellent communication skills, an understanding of technical services operations, and an ability to lead collaboratively in a public organization. The ACAO will be fiscally savvy, overseeing approximately $2.2 million in operational budgets as well as contributing to the overall budget of the County. The ACAO will have between eight and nine direct reports in two geographically separate offices. We seek a creative problem solver with a high level of emotional intelligence and professional ethics, who is an effective collaborator, negotiator, and relationship builder. If you are looking for a meaningful role in a scenic rural community, this may be the job for you!

See the full recruitment brochure: https://indd.adobe.com/view/de29c81d-3d94-4949-8fea-c3b7c45f0d20

THE JOB

The Administration Department provides research, information, and recommendations on community issues and is responsible for implementing the direction of the Board of Supervisors. Department functions include budgeting, economic development, housing development, human resources, legislative analysis, public information, purchasing, real estate, strategic planning, and technical services.

Administration is led by the County Administrative Officer (CAO) with support from two assistant CAOs, a technical services manager, and a team of analysts. Administration staff represent the County in the community and at intergovernmental events and guide County departments in matters that are the responsibility of the Board.

The ACAO oversees the HR and Technical Services Divisions within the Administration Department. The HR Division is responsible for maintaining and updating the County’s classification and compensation system, overseeing labor relations, collective bargaining, administering the County’s recruitment process, organizational and employee development, insurance coordination and workers’ compensation, and employee personnel records. The Technical Services Division provides technical support for all County departments including equipment procurement, IT policy development, network administration, and user assistance.

In addition to overseeing all HR and IT activities for the County, the ACAO is responsible for supporting the overall direction and vision of the Administration Department and the County as a whole. Their workload may vary according to their interests and the needs of the department. In all efforts, they will assist in offering high-quality services that are efficient, effective, and equitable. Much of this role involves providing recommendations to other leaders, implementing policies and programs, and managing the daily operations of County services.

THE IDEAL CANDIDATE

This is a working leadership role, and the ideal candidate will find a good balance between visionary leader, producer, and delegator. The ideal candidate is an experienced HR professional and generalist, has strong IT skills, and communicates effectively on a variety of HR, IT, and public sector administration. The successful candidate will be a creative problem solver with a high level of emotional intelligence, professional ethics, and integrity. The successful candidate will be a collaborative leader, successful negotiator, and relationship builder who wants to become invested in our community and committed to the well-being of those we serve. They will challenge the status quo and come up with innovative ideas to champion our County into the future, leveraging their experience building effective teams and overseeing organizational development.

EMPLOYMENT STANDARDS:

Any combination of experience and education that would provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the required knowledge and abilities would be:

• Three or more years of increasingly responsible managerial, fiscal, and professional administrative work in a government setting
• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with a major in public or business administration, accounting, economics, finance, human resources, or a closely related field
• Possession of a valid California driver’s license
• Background investigation and credit check

Desired:

• Master’s degree in public or business administration or human resources
• Possession of Credentialed Manager Certification, Finance Certifications (e.g. Certified Public Financial Officer), and/or Human Resources Certifications

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:

The annual salary for the Assistant County Administrative Officer / HR Director is $145,880. In addition, Mariposa County offers an attractive benefits package.

HOW TO APPLY:

For first consideration, apply by July 21^st at: https://wbcpinc.com/job-board/

SAVE THE DATES!

Round one virtual interviews will take place on August 4^th. Round two in-person interviews will take place on August 12^th. Selected candidates must be available for both dates.

Please contact your recruiter, Dallin Kimble, with any questions:

• dk*****@ma************.org
• 209-966-3222

Job Categories: Equal Opportunities. Job Types: Full-Time. Salaries: 100,000 and above.

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