- We are committed to workplace excellence in every area of County government.
- We have a highly talented, diverse, and inclusive workplace. Your input will not only be heard, but it will be encouraged
- We offer competitive compensation and great benefits including medical, retirement, and wellness programs.
- As a member of the Howard County Government team, you'll be helping drive our culture and directly impact what makes us an amazing place to work.
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Assistant Chief Administrative Officer - Columbia, United States - Howard County (MD)
Description
Howard County
Conveniently located in the heart of central Maryland between Baltimore and Washington, Howard County offers the charm of a historic past mixed with the excitement of a cosmopolitan community.
Howard County Government is a leader in innovation, sustainability, and consistently ranked as one of the best places to live and work in the country.
In 2023, Howard County Government received a record-breaking 51 Achievement Awards from the National Association of Counties (NACo) - the most in the state of Maryland.
NACo is the leading organization representing county-level government operations.These awards recognize innovative and transformative programs that provide new services for county residents, improve existing programs, upgrade working conditions, and enhance citizen participation and public policymaking.
What are we looking for?We are looking for outstanding individuals to join our team and contribute to excellence in Howard County operations.
What you'll like most about working at
Howard County Government:
POSITION SUMMARY
This position performs senior level administrative work as a staff assistant to the Chief Administrative Officer (CAO) who works under the direction of the CAO.
CLASS DESCRIPTION
Performs advanced professional level administrative work under direction of the County Executive or the Chief Administrative Officer.
Carries out legislative coordination functions such as analyzing and preparing executive legislation, or oversees lobbying activities on behalf of the county government.
Employees also resolve major program problems; and develop, evaluate, and implement effective financial programs, controls and procedures.Employees in this class will also perform special assignments and projects for the executive and may serve as hearing officer in delegated cases.
Include the following. Other related duties may be assigned.Receives specific project assignments from the CAO. Conducts investigations and surveys as assigned by the CAO. Assist County departments and agencies in developing work plans to address operational deficiencies or to improve operations. Writes reports on findings; makes recommendations of alternative courses of action.
Assists the CAO in the day-to-day operations of County government and special projects as directed.
Receives complaints and suggestions and relays concerns and recommended solutions to the CAO.
Advises County department heads and other officials on matters and special projects as directed by the CAO.
Performs advanced administrative labor relations work under executive level direction.
Work includes assisting in labor relations matters, which may include contract negotiations, contract interpretations, and provides counsel to the CAO and the labor relations coordinator/designee.
Serves as the personnel officer's designee to hear employee grievances and appeals. Issues written decisions.
May direct lower level classified employees in the performance of the day-to-day staff tasks of the CAO and Deputy Chief Administrative Officer (DCAO).
Assures the timely and accurate disposition of all work of the office; makes sure that deadlines for the submission of such items as reports and budget are met on-time.
Bachelor's Degree and five (5) years related experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience.PREFERRED EDUCATION, KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES
Thorough knowledge of the theories, principles and practices of local government administration. Working knowledge of the legal requirements to be met by the County Executive.
Ability to gather and analyze information and data from many sources in the government and to make alternative recommendations for action based on such information, on the Howard County Policies and Procedures and on the exercise of good judgment.
Ability to recognize the potential impacts of the County's decisions on matters of various natures. Ability to express ideas clearly and effectively both orally and in writing. Ability to establish and maintain tactful and effective working relationships with the County government department and office heads. Ability to prepare technical records and reports.PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
LANGUAGE SKILLS, MATHEMATICAL SKILLS AND REASONING ABILITY
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret financial reports, and legal documents. Ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints from department heads or agencies. Ability to effectively present information to top management and County Council. Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
