Position Information
Reporting directly to the CEO/County Manager, the Support Services Agency Director provides executive-level oversight of five County government departments whose responsibilities are to provide Property Management Services, IT Services, Procurement Services, Fleet Services, Tax Assessor Services, and Real Estate Services in a professional, efficient, and cost-effective manner to County Departments, other Agencies and Elected Offices. The Support Services Director assists with execution of directives and policies stated by the County Manager and Board of Commissioners as aligned in the County Strategic.
Why Cobb County Support Services?
The ITS Department recently received an award from NaCo and the Center for Digital Government for ranking 5th in the Nation among Counties with a population between 500,000 and 999,000 (third year to be recognized among the top 10 in the Country), Fleet Department ranked in the 100 Best Public Fleets for multiple years and recently received the Police Fleet Innovator Award, our Procurement Department just received the Achievement of Excellence in Procurement (AEP) from the National Procurement Institute, and the opportunity to engage with all areas of the County as Property Management will be constructing a new indoor firing range, animal control facility, 911 center as well as other Special Purpose Local Option Sales Tax (SPLOST) projects.
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Essential Functions
Supervises, directs, and evaluates assigned staff, processing employee concerns and problems, directing work, counseling, disciplining, and completing employee performance appraisals.
Coordinates work activities of assigned agencies and departments; prioritizes work activities in order to meet objectives; ensures subordinates have the proper resources needed to complete the assigned work; monitors status of work in progress and inspects completed work; consults with assigned staff to assist with complex and problem situations and provide technical expertise; and provides progress and activity reports to County management and elected officials as requested.
Consults and communicates with County Manager, Board of Commissioners, County employees, outside agencies and other individuals to review operations and activities, review and resolve problems, receive, and give advice and direction, and provide recommendations; and attends meetings and provides information, reports, documentation, etc. as requested.
Recommends Strategic Direction for and overseas management of County owned real estate. Collects new requirements from departments and agencies, identifies surplus property, and makes recommendations to the Board of Commissioners to include selling, purchasing, and leasing of property and facilities.
Serves as Chair of the Property Advisory Commission (PAC) and is responsible for ensuring vacant positions on the Commission are brought forward to the BOC for appointment and scheduling of regular and as needed meetings of the PAC.
Point of Contact for coordination with and oversight of County’s Commercial Real Estate Broker during all real estate transactions. Facilitates engagement of Broker with County Departments and Agencies for specific needs.
Develops and implements long- and short-term plans, goals, and objectives for assigned agencies: researches, assesses and develops strategies to meet current and future community needs in area of assignment.
Develops, implements, and updates policies and procedures for assigned agencies: formulates and develops work methods and practices, policies, standard operating procedures, and training programs; monitors implementation of rules and regulations; and updates policies and procedures according to federal, state, or local legislation as required.
Develops and implements budget for area of assignment, including operating, maintenance, and capital improvements; monitors expenditures and revenues to ensure compliance with approved budget; coordinates with agency and department staff members regarding budgets; and maintains related documentation.
Performs public relations duties: represents the County at various functions; attends County board meetings and various other meetings; attends ceremonies, dedications, and other events; makes speeches or presentations; and provides information to the public regarding plans, projects, issues, and concerns regarding area of assignment.
Performs other related duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Public Administration, Business Administration, or field related to assignment (Master's degree strongly preferred); ten years of progressively responsible experience in public or business administration, with a minimum of five years of experience at the department head level in a large metropolitan government or comparable corporate environment; or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience which provides the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities for this job.
Licenses and Certifications
Must possess and maintain a valid Driver's License.
Physical Abilities
Tasks require the ability to exert light physical effort in sedentary to light work, but which may involve some lifting, carrying, pushing and/or pulling of objects and materials of light weight (5-10 pounds). Tasks may involve extended periods of time at a keyboard or work station.
Sensory Requirements
Some tasks require the ability to communicate orally.
Environmental Factors
Essential functions are regularly performed without exposure to adverse environmental conditions.
EEO Statement
Cobb County Government is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We encourage applications from all qualified individuals, regardless of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, or any other legally protected status.
For more information, please visit Cobb County website at www.cobbcounty.org
10/4/2024