Assistant to the County Administrator
Group: Washington County
Location: Hillsboro, OR
Salary Range: $88,214.16 - $107,181.60 Annually
Deadline Information: 4/23/2023 11:59 PM Pacific
Deadline Date: 04/23/2023
Posted Date: 04/03/2023
Contact Information for Applicants
Yvonne Villa
humanr@washingtoncountyor.gov
5038468606
THE POSITION
The Opportunity
The Washington County Administrative Office (CAO) is searching for an Assistant to the County Administrator. This position supports the County Administrator by providing logical and sound discretion, judgment, and responsive service which are vital to maintaining the needs of a dynamic and diverse community. This position is about knowing whom to talk to, where to find critical information, and how best to share key details - timeliness and accuracy are essential. The County Administrator sees this role as a direct pathway to grow future public leaders and community champions.
Our Ideal Candidate
Passion:
A passion for county government, interest in strategic planning, and navigating complex infrastructure and large-scale organizational needs are valued. Awareness and insight into community interests, political acumen, and professionalism will be essential to ensure projects are coordinated and communicated with a wide variety of stakeholders and community partners.
Coordination & Organization:
The perfect person for this position thrives on organizing and streamlining work systems for executives and their jam-packed calendars and agendas. Has the ability to navigate the political environment and work effectively with elected leaders, county leadership, constituents, and community-based organizations. They are familiar with the Microsoft Office 365 Suite of products and are experienced with other modern office programs or learn new software quickly.
Equity & Inclusion;
A proven track record of policy work that prioritizes belonging and inclusion resulting in equitable outcomes for all people will be a key focus of the hiring process. It is simply not enough to say Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion are important – these values must be reflected in the work and progress of Washington County.
Innovation:
You see the future of our community and government working together and will have the opportunity to manage Washington County's community strategic planning efforts.
Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply for jobs unless they believe they can perform every job description task. We are most interested in finding the best candidate for the job and that candidate may come from a variety of backgrounds and lived experiences. If you're interested in applying, we encourage you to think broadly about your background and skill set for the role, even if you believe you do not meet all the hiring criteria described above. If you can see yourself in this position, so can we!
As Assistant to the County Administrator, on any given day you may find yourself:
- Thoughtfully coordinating calendars, schedules, and events, and ensuring the cadence meets the goals of the County Administrator.
- Providing detailed and clear context for policies, laws, and regulations.
- Managing and tracking various projects related to County priorities and initiatives that flow from the County Administrative Office.
- Drafting memos, and a variety of communique for internal and external audiences.
- Communicating and collaborating with County Commissioners, County leadership, and CAO team members on key projects, strategic initiatives, and programs.
Our Award-Winning Benefits & Wellness Program!
As one of Oregon's Healthiest Counties, we care about our employees and are actively exploring ways to improve everyone's work/life balance by considering alternate work schedules and some telecommuting options. Your total compensation package will be comprised of more than just your annual salary; it will also include a comprehensive benefits package with family and same-gender domestic partner health benefits such as medical, dental, and vision coverage at up to 95% employer-paid. Other benefits include Oregon PERS Retirement, a deferred compensation program, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, long-term disability, paid holidays, vacation, and sick leave. Click to learn more about Benefit Offerings and Wellness Programs at Washington County!
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
- Associate degree with a focus in Public or Business Administration, Political Science, Economics, Social Sciences, Communications, or other relevant areas of study related to the position; AND Seven (7) years of policy analysis and development experience related to the position. OR
- Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with a major in Public or Business Administration, Political Science, Economics, Social Sciences, Communications, or other relevant areas of study related to the position; AND Five (5) years of policy analysis and development experience related to the position.
The following qualifications are preferred but not required to be successful in this position:
- Bilingual/Multilingual fluency
- Applicable Master's Degree