• Job Description

  Req#: 4106765
  Harris County is the third most populous county in the United States, and the County is an organization of over 17,000 employees employed in over 70 offices, departments, and agencies. Harris County’s Office of County Administration manages a cohort of over 20 County offices, departments, and agencies which are led by non-elected directors.
  
  Harris County Commissioners Court has adopted the following goals and accompanying goal statements to aid with clarifying the Court’s vision for the County. Goals relate to the following areas: justice and safety, economic opportunity, housing, public health, transportation, flooding, environment, and governance and customer service. The Harris County Goals and Goal Statements adopted by the Commissioners Court can be located and reviewed here .
  
  The County Administrator is responsible for implementing the vision, goals, policy objectives, and budgetary decisions of Commissioners Court, the governing body of the County. In addition to facilitating the implementation of the long-term strategic vision of the Commissioners Court, the County Administrator is responsible for coordination and oversight of the day-to-day operations for the offices and functions that sit within the Office of County Administration.
  
  Duties and Responsibilities:
  Relationship to Commissioners Court
  • Initiates, facilitates, and coordinates the development of and review of the Commissioners Court’s strategic goals and objectives to aid with clarifying the Court’s vision for the County.
  • Leads the implementation of the policy objectives and budgetary decisions of Commissioners Court.
  • Facilitates the communication on Court vision and decisions among County offices, departments, agencies, and Commissioners Court.
  • Meets with the Commissioners Court to advise the Court on the matters within designated areas of responsibility; to report on governmental activities; to receive assignments from the Court, and to advise, assist, and act as agent for the Commissioners Court on all matters required by the Court.
  • Timely inform and consult with members of Commissioners Court on matters of critical importance for County operations, including personnel decisions, emergency matters, new internal policies and procedures, and pending matters that will gain public attention.
  County Operations
  • Directs research that promotes efficiency, economy, or the public welfare in Harris County, and leverages that research to make recommendations to the Commissioners Court concerning any matter within the scope of the Court's authority; may require any County officer or head of any County office, department, and agency to report upon or assist in such research, studies, or investigations as directed by the Commissioners Court.
  • Makes high-level operational decisions (e.g., decisions to close County facilities), particularly between Commissioners Court dates or under emergency conditions.
  • Assists newly elected and appointed officials with their transition into office through training and interdepartmental support.
  • Serves as liaison between Harris County and other government entities, private sector groups, and non-profit organizations.
  Coordination, Oversight and Support of County Departments
  • Supervises and coordinates the administration and operation of all County offices, departments, and agencies on all matters over which the Commissioners Court has the responsibility and control.
  • Champions, directs, supports, and facilitates operationalizing the Commissioners Court’s defined goals and objectives by County offices, departments, and agencies to aid with ensuring successful implementation of the Court’s vision.
  • Directs the preparation of the annual budget; confers with the Office of Management and Budget and department heads on the budget and budget requests; recommends the total budget to the Commissioners Court; and, after its adoption, exercises continuous administrative control to ensure proper expenditures of authorized funds.
  • Ensures effective collaboration among County staff, including information sharing, setting shared goals, defining roles and responsibilities, and joint problem-solving.
  • Supports the dissemination of information within the County so that all County employees have a better understanding of the Commissioners Court’s strategic goals, objectives, programs, and the work of other departments and agencies.
  • Serves as appointing authority for certain department heads as specified by the Commissioners Court and is responsible for the operation of such administrative services as the Commissioners Court may determine; reviews and makes recommendations on appointments, suspensions, or removals from any office or employment with respect to which the Commissioners Court acts as appointing authority.
  • Works with Human Resources and Risk Management to recruit and retain the best possible workforce for the County.
  Other Duties
  • Serves as the County Budget Officer with the rights and responsibilities set forth in statute.
  • Serves as the Flood Control Manager with the rights and responsibilities set forth in statute to provide oversight of the Flood Control District. (A separate Executive Director retains the day-to-day operational duties and powers).
  • Performs such other services and duties as the Commissioners Court may direct; keeps the Court fully advised of all matters which may be pertinent to the discharge of the Court's responsibilities.
  
  
  For additional information regarding Harris County and the County Administrator Position, please click here .
  
  
  
  
  Harris County is an Equal Opportunity Employer
  https://hrrm.harriscountytx.gov/Pages/EqualEmploymentOpportunityPlan.aspx
  If you need special services or accommodations, please call (713) 274-5445 or email
  ADACoordinator@bmd.hctx.net
  
  
  This position is subject to a criminal history check. Only relevant convictions will be considered and, even when considered, may not automatically disqualify the candidate.
  
  
  Supporting Job Application Documents:
  • Cover letter

  • Resume
  Education and Experience:
  • Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university, with academic course work which directly relates to the required knowledge and abilities required.
  • At least ten (10) years of relevant work experience, including public sector experience.
  • At least five (5) years of relevant experience in a senior managerial role, including public sector experience.
  • Significant experience with a large organization.
  Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
  • Advanced working knowledge of public policy; local government functions, programs; and best practices for county operations.
  • Experience leading and driving innovative and bold organizational change in a complex organization, tracking performance related to that change, reporting results, addressing roadblocks, etc.
  • Mission-driven, service-oriented, data-driven leadership and management experience.
  • Proven track record of improving justice and opportunity.
  • Demonstrated professional commitment to and track record of advancing diversity, equity and inclusion in operations and public policy design.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
  • Excellent managerial and interpersonal skills, with an emphasis on capacity for diplomacy.
  • Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
  • Excellent analytical, decision-making, and problem-solving skills.
  • Ability to direct organizational unit(s) that requires significant internal and external interactions.
  • Ability to exercise the judgment, decisiveness, and creativity required in situations involving the direction, control, and planning of projects, programs, and services.
  • Ability to schedule, organize, prioritize, and coordinate multiple work activities to meet deadlines.
  • Ability to operate with the highest level of ethics, integrity, and transparency.
  • Skilled in planning, implementing, improving, and evaluating programs, policies, and procedures.
  • Skilled in developing, administering, and managing budgets.
  • Skilled in planning, analyzing, and evaluating operational needs.
  
  
  • Master’s or other Postgraduate degree from an accredited college or university preferred.
  Interested parties may apply by emailing a copy of a comprehensive resume and cover letter to CountyAdministrator@berkeleysearch.com
  Please include “Harris County –County Administrator Recruitment” in the subject line.
  Candidates MUST apply by July 31, 2023, for first consideration.
  
  
  Position Type and Hours:
  • Regular Full-time
  • Monday - Friday
    • Schedules may vary based on the needs of the department.
    Salary:
    • Depends on Qualifications
    • Based on 26 Pay Periods
      • Plus, benefits
      Work Environment and Physical Demands:
      • This is a sedentary role, which would require the ability to lift up to 10 pounds.
      • This job operates in a professional office environment.
      • This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets etc.
      Reporting Relationship:
      • Reports To Position: Commissioners Court
      • Supervises Positions: Directors, Managers, Supervisors
      Documents:
      • Harris County Administrator Brochure
      • Harris County Goals and Goal Statements
      
      
      Employment may be contingent on passing a drug screen and meeting other standards.
      
      
      
      

• About the company

  Office of Commissioner Tom S. Ramsey, P.E.

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