Deputy Chief Operating Officer

Key Responsibilities of This Role

• Strategic Implementation & Performance Tracking – Works closely with the COO to execute the county-wide strategic plan, ensuring progress toward organizational goals and performance expectations.

• Policy Execution & Resource Alignment – Implements executive leadership priorities and policies by collaborating with department heads to allocate resources effectively, monitor initiatives, and achieve desired outcomes.

• Department Leadership & Coordination – Provides oversight and guidance to departments as assigned by the COO, ensuring efficient service delivery and fostering collaboration to align with common objectives.

• Budget Planning & Operational Efficiency – Assists in developing the county’s operational budget while identifying cost-saving opportunities and strategies to enhance efficiency.

• Project Management & Policy Development – Oversees special projects, researches new policies, proposes legislation, and evaluates their impact on county services and operations.

• Compliance & Reporting – Prepares reports on departmental activities, monitors adherence to service agreements, and ensures compliance with all applicable laws and regulations.

• Community & Stakeholder Engagement – Builds and maintains strong relationships with county staff, officials, and the public, addressing inquiries and fostering support for county programs.

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Essential Functions

The following responsibilities outline the primary duties of this role. Additional responsibilities may be assigned as necessary.

• Staff Leadership & Development – Manages, directs, and evaluates assigned staff; oversees scheduling, reviews timesheets, and addresses employee concerns. Provides guidance, conducts performance appraisals, and ensures adherence to county policies and procedures.

• Work Prioritization & Oversight – Organizes and assigns tasks to meet objectives, ensures proper resources are allocated, monitors progress, and provides updates to the COO.

• Executive Leadership & Strategic Planning – Serves as a key decision-maker in the executive team, overseeing assigned departments and outsourced services while developing best practices and ensuring alignment with the Board of Commissioners’ (BOC) policies.

• Budget Management & Financial Oversight – Leads the development and management of departmental budgets, ensuring adherence to financial targets and overall county fiscal objectives.

• Special Projects & Legislative Initiatives – Conducts research, develops new policies, and proposes legislation while assessing their impact on county operations and services.

• Performance Evaluation & Compliance Monitoring – Appraises departmental activities, provides systematic reports to the COO and BOC, and ensures compliance with shared service agreements.

• Regulatory Adherence & External Relations – Engages with external organizations to ensure county operations comply with local, state, and federal laws, ordinances, and guidelines.

• Public & Stakeholder Communication – Establishes and maintains strong relationships with county personnel, officials, business leaders, and the community to foster support and address inquiries related to county programs.

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Minimum Qualifications

• Education – A Bachelor’s degree in Public Administration, Business Administration, or a related field is required (Master’s degree preferred).

• Experience – A minimum of 15 years of progressively responsible experience in public or business administration, including at least 5 years in a senior leadership role at the department head level within a large metropolitan government or equivalent corporate setting.

• Equivalency Consideration – A combination of education, training, and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities may be considered.

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