Board Executive Director

Salary

$106,862.60 - $128,234.86 Annually

Location

Iowa City, IA

Job Type

Full-time

Job Number

00803

Department

Board of Supervisors

Opening Date

09/13/2024

Closing Date

9/29/2024 11:59 PM Central

Board Executive Director

Salary

$106,862.60 - $128,234.86 Annually

Location

Iowa City, IA

Job Type

Full-time

Job Number

00803

Department

Board of Supervisors

Opening Date

09/13/2024

Closing Date

9/29/2024 11:59 PM Central

Board Executive Director

Salary

$106,862.60 - $128,234.86 Annually

Location

Iowa City, IA

Job Type

Full-time

Job Number

00803

Department

Board of Supervisors

Opening Date

09/13/2024

Closing Date

9/29/2024 11:59 PM Central

Definition and Duties

Under general direction from the Board of Supervisors, provide administrative guidance to the Board of Supervisors and ensure effective operation of the Board Office. In consultation with the County Attorneys Office, ensure compliance with theCode of Iowa. Manage Board Office and specific projects as assigned by the Board. Direct Board Office daily operations including grants administration and compliance; local foods; communication and outreach efforts; diversity, equity, and inclusion; capital projects; and Historic Poor Farm. Direct Board Office projects, budgets, and strategic initiatives. Serve as the Boards confidential liaison regarding the administration of Board policies and procedures and advise the Board on administrative matters and policy issues. Act as the Boards representative, as assigned. Ensure compliance with open meetings and public records requirements

Knowledge of and Ability to

• Principles and practices of public administration, project management, employee and labor relations, and county government
• General legislative procedures at the local, state, and federal level
• Informational research techniques and procedures
• Public and media relations, public speaking
• Basic governmental accounting and budgeting practices
• Office management policies and procedures
• Continuous improvement principles
• Basic and routine legal procedures and principles, and parliamentary procedures
• English language including grammar, spelling, sentence structure, vocabulary; and punctuation
• Writing, editing, and proofreading skills

Ability to:

• Develop, interpret, apply, and articulate board office staff departmental policies and procedures
• Demonstrate a commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion through continuous development, modeling inclusive behaviors, and proactively managing bias
• Conduct research; collect and analyze data; prepare, organize, and keep accurate reports, documents, files and records; and make data-informed decisions and recommendations
• Organize and prioritize multiple responsibilities and competing priorities
• Be detail-oriented when working with documents, information, and timelines
• Maintain confidentiality and security of information as appropriate
• Recruit, hire, train, motivate, manage, evaluate, and discipline staff in accordance with County employment policies
• Apply conflict resolution skills on a wide range of issues with internal and external customers and members of the public
• Provide customer service that is courteous and responsive
• Handle moderate to high levels of stress, meet deadlines and solve problems appropriate to the position
• Use a computer for the purposes of word processing, data entry, spreadsheets, presentations, email, and the internet
• Operate common office equipment such as calculators, postage machines, photocopiers, multi-line telephones, and scanners
• Communicate effectively, orally and in writing, to individuals and groups, in formal and non-formal situations
• Follow complex oral and written ins ructions
• Organize and present facts, ideas, and opinions clearly and concisely, orally and in writing, formally and informally
• Have clarity of speech and hearing which permits effective communication
• Have sufficient vision which permits moderate production and review of a wide variety of materials both in electronic and hardcopy forms
• Have sufficient manual dexterity to make handwritten notations and which permits moderate use of a keyboard and mouse
• Stand, sit, squat, stoop, kneel, bend, twist, crouch, climb, reach, and use a step stool
• Occasionally lift, push, pull, and/or move up to 25 pounds
• Have sufficient personal mobility to complete work at various locations
• Work a flexible schedule, which includes evenings and additional time as needed

Minimum Education, Training and Experience and Special Requirements

Bachelors degree in public administration or related field AND five (5) years of professional administrative experience including three (3) years of supervisory experience; or any equivalent combination of education and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities. Government experience and Masters degree preferred.

Special requirements:Must pass background check.Valid drivers license and insurable under county liability coverage. May also require use of personal vehicle for official business.

Specific Duties

To be performed satisfactorily with or without reasonable accommodation

The following duties are normal for this position. These are not to be construed as exclusive or all inclusive. Other duties may be required and assigned.

Direct Board Office operations and supervise Board Office staff.

Communicate regularly with Board members regarding issues affecting the County.

Establish and maintain effective working relationships with elected officials/department heads, staff, co-workers, other government entities, agencies, media representatives, vendors, consultants, contractors, and members of the public

Represent Johnson County and perform duties in a professional, responsible and trustworthy manner

Coordinate, staff, and attend meetings of the Board of Supervisors. Monitor and manage Board meeting agendas.

Direct preparation of meeting agendas, ensure agenda attachments are complete, ensure meetings agendas are posted, and ensure that open meetings and public records laws are followed.

Attend meetings of the Board. Ensure that meeting technology is sufficient to allow for public participation in public meetings, which includes livestreaming, closed captioning, disability accommodation, and remote video participation.

Consult regularly with the County Attorneys Office to ensure compliance with theCode of Iowain all matters including, but not limited to, posting of agendas, meeting protocols, and public bidding processes.

Ensure board policies and directions are carried out.

Coordinate, develop, and monitor contracts, agreements, and grants; ensure compliance and facilitate renewal or updating.

Respond to internal and external customer complaints and requests for information that are received by the Board Office.

Direct communication, public information, and public awareness strategies and efforts on behalf of the Board. Act as a County Public Information Officer.

Act as Americans with Disability Act (ADA) Title II Coordinator. Handle questions, complaints, accommodation requests, and issues regarding accessibility. Lead efforts toward achieving