Assistant County Manager Job at Thurston County
This employment opportunity will remain open until filled. The Thurston County Commissioner's Office reserves the right to close the recruitment at any time. To ensure consideration for this position, please submit your application as soon as possible. The first review of applicants will begin on January 31, 2023.
We are excited to be hiring a second Assistant County Manager to serve under the County Manager and the Board of County Commissioners. We are looking for an executive focused, strategic leader who understands the vision of the Board of County Commissioners, public sector operations, and can optimize resources to efficiently deliver services.
This is an appointed, “at-will” position reporting to the County Manager that serves at the pleasure of the County Manager in consultation with the Board of County Commissioners and is expected to work collaboratively with other county elected officials and department directors
This position assists the County Manager in planning, coordinating, and implementing County programs and services and achieving the County’s goals and objectives, as established by the Board of County Commissioners. In this role, you'll provide organizational leadership, direction, and supervision to assigned departments and programs and may be assigned to plan, implement, and evaluate a variety of interdepartmental and intergovernmental projects and/or organizational changes consistent with the mission and vision of the County. This role represents the County on various boards, commissions, and committees.
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What we offer our employees:
- Work-Life Balance: We are committed to ensure that our staff experience the reward of public service, while also sustaining a routine that suits each individual’s lifestyle.
- Plan For Your Future: As a member of our team, you will enjoy great employee benefits, including a retirement plan, pre-tax savings accounts, as well as comprehensive health care and dental/vision care for you and your family. Please visit Benefits 2023 Thurston County Employee Benefit Plans website for more information.
- Paid Leave: Full-time regular employees earn a minimum of 12 paid vacation days per year in addition to 11 paid holidays.
- Deferred Compensation: The County offers 3 voluntary deferred compensation plans for employees who would like to set aside additional deferred tax dollars into a retirement savings plan.
- Flexible Spending Account (FSA): Employees can take advantage of Section 125 flexible spending accounts for out-of-pocket health care and daycare expenses with pre-tax dollars.
- Public Service Loan Forgiveness: This is a federal program which allows full-time public service employees who have made 120 qualifying payments for certain loans, to get their student loans repaid. Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.
Why you’ll love Thurston County:
Thurston County is located between Seattle and Portland in Western Washington’s South Puget Sound Region. Perched in between the mountains and the ocean, the area boasts the perfect blend of year-round outdoor activities including boating, hiking, skiing, and more. The region is also home to the state capitol city of Olympia, known for its many restaurants, microbreweries, coffee shops, farmer’s markets, kids’ activities, history, and art events. Discover more about life in Thurston County at Experienceolympia.com .
QUALIFICATIONS:
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Bachelor’s degree in public administration, business, economics, finance, accounting, or a related field.
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Four (4) years of progressively responsible management experience, including at least three (3) years of experience providing senior-level leadership and supervision of a diverse multi-cultural, multi-disciplinary work group. An equivalent combination of education and/or experience that would provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities will be considered.
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Knowledge of federal, state, county, and local laws, ordinances, codes, and regulations.
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Experience working within local or state government’s political environment and ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with county leaders and other stakeholders.
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Skilled at preparing, implementing and interpreting complex short and long-range strategic plans, including considerations of budgetary and public impacts.
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Current Washington State Driver’s License or have an appropriate accommodation.
DESIRED SKILLS:
The ideal candidate is a professional with the highest level of integrity, good judgment, and outstanding leadership skills, and will be highly skilled in:
- Building and maintaining highly productive teams and creating and fostering a work environment of trust and respect.
- Facilitating difficult and complex issues, prioritizing competing demands, managing multiple complex projects, and meeting deadlines.
- Overseeing complex projects from vision to completion and proactively identifying issues, analyzing complex problems, and involving others in identifying effective solution to address issues and challenges.
- Communicating with diverse audiences and demonstrating strong listening, influencing, and collaboration skills.
- Expressing thoughts and ideas clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
- Giving effective public presentations, both to small and large audiences.
- Establishing and maintaining respectful and constructive working relationships and building and maintaining trust with elected officials, county administrators, department directors, and other stakeholders.
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