County Administrative Officer
DEFINITION
Under policy direction, plans, organizes, and provides administrative direction and oversight for all County functions and activities; provides policy guidance and program evaluation to the Board of Supervisors and management staff; encourages and facilitates provision of services to County residents and businesses; fosters cooperative working relationships with State and local intergovernmental and regulatory agencies and various public and private groups; pursues appropriate avenues of economic and community development; and performs related work as required.
The County Administrative Officer (CAO) receives administrative and general policy direction from the Board of Supervisors. The work provides for a wide variety of independent decision-making, within legal and general policy and regulatory guidelines. The primary function of the CAO is to oversee the preparation, adoption, and administration of the county budget. This position works closely with the elected offices of auditor-controller, treasurer, tax collector and assessor to coordinate the efforts of those finance-related offices in the preparation and administration of the county budget. The CAO provides the Board of Supervisors with objective analyses of issues. Through the coordination of departmental activities, the CAO works to resolve differences among departments and ensure the county government operates harmoniously. The position shall also be vested with the authority and titles of County Budgetary Officer, County Safety Officer, and County Purchasing Agent.
DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS
The CAO, appointed by the Board of Supervisors, is accountable to the Board of Supervisors and responsible for enforcement of all County codes, ordinances, and regulations, the conduct of all financial activities, and the efficient and economical performance of the County’s operations. The CAO is accountable for establishing and accomplishing County goals and objectives, and developing general policy guidelines.
Qualifications
Equivalent to graduation from a four-year college or university with major coursework in public or business administration, political science, public policy, finance, or a related field
and
Five (5) years executive-level experience in a related administrative/managerial capacity involving responsibility for planning, organization, and implementation of programs and services for an organization. An equivalent to a Master’s Degree in Public or Business Administration is highly desired.
Special Requirements
Must possess a valid driver’s license at time of application and a valid California Driver’s License by the time of appointment. The valid California License must be maintained throughout employment.
All County of Plumas employees are designated Disaster Service Workers through State law (California Government Code Section 3100-3109). Employment with Plumas County requires the affirmation of a loyalty oath to this effect. Employees are Required to complete all Disaster Service Work related training as assigned, and to return to work as ordered in the event of an emergency.