Position Description
County Coordinator PurposeThe County Coordinator shall advise, assist and act as agent for and be responsible to the Logan County Board for the proper and efficient administration of such affairs of the County as are assigned to the position by the Board. SummaryThe County Coordinator coordinates and administers the day-to-day County functions and activities which fall under the jurisdiction of the County Board. Plans, develops, presents and recommends policies and programs for the consideration by the Board. Coordinates County departments, offices, or agencies under the Board's jurisdiction or policy, and decisions between such departments, offices or agencies. Performs highly responsible administrative work in planning and directing the administrative affairs of the County and provides direct supervision of centralized administrative services. Cooperatively works and collaborates with all departments, offices and agencies not under the Board's jurisdiction or policy control to promote a high level of interdepartmental cooperation and consistency of administrative procedures and operations. Essential Duties and ResponsibilitiesThey include the following: Other duties may be assigned. Administers and causes to be carried out such ordinances, orders or regulations as may be directed by the Board by ordinance or resolution, and also acts as the County Zoning officer. Administers policy approved by the Board and coordinates the day-to-day operations of the County government under the jurisdiction and policy control of the Board; assists County departments and agencies in providing cost efficient and effective delivery of services and performance of operations; receives informational reports from County departments upon request. Provide liaison and continuing communication between the Board and County departments, offices and agencies not under the Board's jurisdiction or policy control. Monitors and coordinates Board approved projects, programs and contracts. Assumes administrative responsibility in areas designated by the Board and when special projects dictate the need, keeps the Board apprized of progress on a periodic basis through written and oral reports. Provides semi annual and annual reports to the Board at its June and December meetings. Attends and participates in Board and Board Committee meetings; responsible to assist in preparations of agendas and supporting materials; provides staff support and research; under Board direction, develops and recommends policies and procedures and presents the same for consideration. Assists the Board and Board Committees in the development of long-range goals, plans and strategies including long-term revenue, expenditure plans, and capital improvement programs. Aids in preparing and submitting to the Board an annual budget in accordance with state law and policy guidelines approved by the Board, reviews departmental and agency budget requests, including all funds, departments, and agencies which the Board is required to review and approve; monitors budget implementation and provides periodic reports to the Board. Represents the Board as directed or requested by the Board. Oversees the development and dissemination of public information and media releases as directed by the Board. Responds to public inquiries, complaints, and concerns in a tactful, timely, professional and effective manner. Shall be responsible for the monitoring of policies and guidelines as set forth by the Logan County Personnel Code. May, at the request of any department head, assist in aspects of personnel management, including employee benefits administration, labor relations, training and development.. Employs and supervises such clerical and administrative personnel as may be authorized by the Board. Develops, recommends, and administers intergovernmental agreements between the County and other governmental units, coordinates County programs with those of other governmental units. The County Clerk's office will be responsible for billing all contract amounts for other municipalities at the direction of the County Coordinator.. Develops and supervises grant applications and awards, monitors expenditure of grants and required reporting. Responsible for monitoring opportunities for grants calling attention of grant opportunities and applying for appropriate grants. Administers risk management and insurance programs as delegated by the Board. Establishes and coordinates the County's purchasing procedures, reviews specifications for major purchases of services and equipment, and negotiates leases, contracts and other agreements. Responsible for the care and custody of all County property under the jurisdiction of the Board; oversees the development and maintenance of property inventory program. Performs other duties as assigned or required. This position's description will be reviewed annually by the executive committee and the county coordinator for needed updates. The board has assigned these projects to the county coordinator's position:
Limit of AuthorityThe County Coordinator shall have only those powers and duties which are administrative or ministerial in nature. No provision is intended to vest in the Coordinator any duty, or grant to the position any authority, which is invested by State or Federal statute or regulations or County authority, which is invested by State or Federal statute or regulation or County Ordinance in or on any other County Officer. No provision shall be construed to delegate to the Coordinator any policy making or other authority required to be performed by the Board nor shall the Coordinator have the power to bind, obligate or to commit the County in any manner except by express grant of authority by the Board. The Coordinator shall be responsible to the County Board through the Chairman of the County Board, with consideration of the Executive/Economic Development committee. The Coordinator must have a valid driver's license. QualificationsTo perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. EducationBachelor's degree in Public Administration, Business Administration or Public Affairs or relevant field minimum or equivalent work experience. Must be proficient in computer skills. ExperienceThe County Coordinator shall be a person having demonstrated administrative and executive ability, with experience in private or public employment in responsible positions requiring the planning and execution of administrative operations, the budgeting and control of revenue and expenditures, the coordination and leadership of diverse departments and functions, the service to an elected or appointed board. He or she must become a resident of the County of Logan within ninety (90) days and shall so remain during his or her tenure of office. SalarySalary range negotiable BenefitsHealth, Dental, Life ($10,000), Retirement (IMRF), mileage allowance. The County Coordinator will not run for nor accept appointment to any elected office, without first resigning their position. |