Salt Lake County
Council Office Director-County Council
Salt Lake County, Salt Lake City, Utah, United States, 84193
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Salt Lake County Council Office Director-County Council in SALT LAKE CITY , Utah
Job Description Salt Lake County…A career with a purpose in the community you love! Salt Lake County invites you to explore our exciting career opportunities. We seek highly enthusiastic individuals to enrich our County with your experience and talent. If you enjoy working in a team environment that is committed to changing the lives of its community, please keep reading. What it is like to work here: At Salt Lake County our culture is woven into all aspects of our work and our employees’ lives, from the way we treat each other to the way we support the community. To promote and foster a fun and healthy work environment, we appreciate employees through great benefits, a healthy work life balance and room to grow and develop. Surround yourself with: Peers who are motivated to make a difference in the lives of those we serve. We serve Salt Lake County and envision a safe and beautiful place for all to live work and have fun. Salt Lake County is about connecting people and championing our community. Community is more than a place….its our heart and service that bring us together. We encourage a work life balance: Working for Salt Lake County is more than just a paycheck. A career with /Salt Lake County includes several benefits and perks. We work in a hybrid environment giving you flexibility to manage working from home and being in office. Additional Benefits include: Medical coverage including a 100% county paid premium option-Dental and Vision coverage including coverage for adult designees Health Savings account with a county contribution up to $1200/year, Flexible Spending Account 100% county-paid Long-Term Disability and Short-Term Disability option Professional Development including professional membership fees paid Tuition Reimbursement Plus: Onsite medical clinic, childcare and gym; hospital insurance, pet insurance auto and home insurance and discounts at County facilities. For Benefits information Click HERE (https://slco.org/human-resources/benefits/) This position is pending review and approval from the Career Services Council (CSC) regarding a request for an exempt Career Service position under Utah Code 17-33-8. Interviews for the selected positions and appointments will begin no earlier than December 17th. Please make sure to attach a cover letter and 3-5 professional references. JOB SUMMARY The Council Office Director, under the direction of the Council Chair, performs work of a key policy-determining nature in a close and confidential relationship with individual members of the County Council, particularly the Council Chair. Under the direction of the Council Chair, performs a wide variety of responsibilities, and policy and communication-related functions that require considerable independent judgment, discretion, and organization in handling highly sensitive, confidential information. RECOMMENDED QUALIFICATIONS Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in a relevant discipline or field, plus two (2) years of progressively responsible experience in planning, public relations, public policy analysis; OR an equivalent combination of related education and experience. Additional minimum qualifications may be dependent upon licensure or certification related to specific job duties and responsibilities. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS Serves as an aide and policy advisor to the County Council Chair, while also coordinating and supervising the general administrative and communications services provided by the professional Council staff to the entire County Council. Assists the Council Chair in preparing agendas for Council meetings and the scheduling of Council meetings. Coordinates meetings of the Council’s Executive Committee and advises the Executive Committee. Supervises the Council’s Communication and Administrative Coordinator and the Council’s Exempt Secretary and has primary responsibility for coordinating the Council’s administrative and communications staff functions. Has responsibility for the Council’s outward facing communications, including social media and press releases, and coordinates with County staff concerning the Council’s website Convenes and chairs meetings to plan and discuss future Council agendas, as well as other meetings of the Council staff. Assists the Council Chair in administrative responsibilities related to the Council’s central staff pursuant to the Council’s internal policies and procedures, including processing requests for staff leave and maintaining office calendars. Attends meetings with or on behalf of the Council Chair. Represents Council Chair on various assigned committees where so designated, and coordinates information flow between those committees and the Council Chair. Coordinates and facilitates sharing of Council information among various departments, divisions and elected officials, and request information from those departments, divisions, and elected officials. Reviews Council agenda items and may exercise the Chair’s approval concerning the timeliness and readiness of documents and materials. Exercises judgment and diplomacy in negotiations or discussions involving stakeholders within Salt Lake County government, other elected officials, department directors and county employees. Knowledge of: Government operations, public meetings and agendas, and coordination of professional staff Public relations and communications The public policy process, especially at the state and county level of government Relevant issues affecting Salt Lake County government Skills and Abilities to: Effectively represent the Council Chair and implement their directives Exercise judgment and discretion in dealing with interpersonal relationships and public relations Ability to supervise other designated Council staff at the Chair’s direction, e stablish and maintain effective working relationships with other divisions, departments, and the general public Ability to assist the Council Chair, and other Council Members and Council staff in developing and furthering policy priorities in a political environment Exercise political discretion and maintain confidentiality in all job responsibilities Ability to communicate effectively both in writing and orally and demonstrate public presentation skills Ability to establish and maintain strong working relationships with all levels of staff and management Advanced organizational and leadership skills WORKING CONDITIONS AND PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS IMPORTANT INFORMATION REGARDING THIS POSITION This is an appointed at-will position without tenure and is exempt from the career service system. The incumbent in this position primarily serves the Council Chair but is appointed by the County Council and reports to the entire Council. The incumbent in this position executes policy decisions and matters dealing with a high level of confidentiality. Job LocationsUS-UT-SALT LAKE CITY Requisition ID2024-37660 of Openings1
Requisition Post Information* : Posted Date1 week ago(12/2/2024 5:50 PM) SLCO Department (Portal Searching)Council Location : LocationUS-UT-SALT LAKE CITY Location : Address2001 S STATE ST Location : Postal Code84190 Position Type (Portal Searching)Appointed Requisition Post Information* : Post End Date12/10/2024
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Job Description Salt Lake County…A career with a purpose in the community you love! Salt Lake County invites you to explore our exciting career opportunities. We seek highly enthusiastic individuals to enrich our County with your experience and talent. If you enjoy working in a team environment that is committed to changing the lives of its community, please keep reading. What it is like to work here: At Salt Lake County our culture is woven into all aspects of our work and our employees’ lives, from the way we treat each other to the way we support the community. To promote and foster a fun and healthy work environment, we appreciate employees through great benefits, a healthy work life balance and room to grow and develop. Surround yourself with: Peers who are motivated to make a difference in the lives of those we serve. We serve Salt Lake County and envision a safe and beautiful place for all to live work and have fun. Salt Lake County is about connecting people and championing our community. Community is more than a place….its our heart and service that bring us together. We encourage a work life balance: Working for Salt Lake County is more than just a paycheck. A career with /Salt Lake County includes several benefits and perks. We work in a hybrid environment giving you flexibility to manage working from home and being in office. Additional Benefits include: Medical coverage including a 100% county paid premium option-Dental and Vision coverage including coverage for adult designees Health Savings account with a county contribution up to $1200/year, Flexible Spending Account 100% county-paid Long-Term Disability and Short-Term Disability option Professional Development including professional membership fees paid Tuition Reimbursement Plus: Onsite medical clinic, childcare and gym; hospital insurance, pet insurance auto and home insurance and discounts at County facilities. For Benefits information Click HERE (https://slco.org/human-resources/benefits/) This position is pending review and approval from the Career Services Council (CSC) regarding a request for an exempt Career Service position under Utah Code 17-33-8. Interviews for the selected positions and appointments will begin no earlier than December 17th. Please make sure to attach a cover letter and 3-5 professional references. JOB SUMMARY The Council Office Director, under the direction of the Council Chair, performs work of a key policy-determining nature in a close and confidential relationship with individual members of the County Council, particularly the Council Chair. Under the direction of the Council Chair, performs a wide variety of responsibilities, and policy and communication-related functions that require considerable independent judgment, discretion, and organization in handling highly sensitive, confidential information. RECOMMENDED QUALIFICATIONS Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in a relevant discipline or field, plus two (2) years of progressively responsible experience in planning, public relations, public policy analysis; OR an equivalent combination of related education and experience. Additional minimum qualifications may be dependent upon licensure or certification related to specific job duties and responsibilities. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS Serves as an aide and policy advisor to the County Council Chair, while also coordinating and supervising the general administrative and communications services provided by the professional Council staff to the entire County Council. Assists the Council Chair in preparing agendas for Council meetings and the scheduling of Council meetings. Coordinates meetings of the Council’s Executive Committee and advises the Executive Committee. Supervises the Council’s Communication and Administrative Coordinator and the Council’s Exempt Secretary and has primary responsibility for coordinating the Council’s administrative and communications staff functions. Has responsibility for the Council’s outward facing communications, including social media and press releases, and coordinates with County staff concerning the Council’s website Convenes and chairs meetings to plan and discuss future Council agendas, as well as other meetings of the Council staff. Assists the Council Chair in administrative responsibilities related to the Council’s central staff pursuant to the Council’s internal policies and procedures, including processing requests for staff leave and maintaining office calendars. Attends meetings with or on behalf of the Council Chair. Represents Council Chair on various assigned committees where so designated, and coordinates information flow between those committees and the Council Chair. Coordinates and facilitates sharing of Council information among various departments, divisions and elected officials, and request information from those departments, divisions, and elected officials. Reviews Council agenda items and may exercise the Chair’s approval concerning the timeliness and readiness of documents and materials. Exercises judgment and diplomacy in negotiations or discussions involving stakeholders within Salt Lake County government, other elected officials, department directors and county employees. Knowledge of: Government operations, public meetings and agendas, and coordination of professional staff Public relations and communications The public policy process, especially at the state and county level of government Relevant issues affecting Salt Lake County government Skills and Abilities to: Effectively represent the Council Chair and implement their directives Exercise judgment and discretion in dealing with interpersonal relationships and public relations Ability to supervise other designated Council staff at the Chair’s direction, e stablish and maintain effective working relationships with other divisions, departments, and the general public Ability to assist the Council Chair, and other Council Members and Council staff in developing and furthering policy priorities in a political environment Exercise political discretion and maintain confidentiality in all job responsibilities Ability to communicate effectively both in writing and orally and demonstrate public presentation skills Ability to establish and maintain strong working relationships with all levels of staff and management Advanced organizational and leadership skills WORKING CONDITIONS AND PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS IMPORTANT INFORMATION REGARDING THIS POSITION This is an appointed at-will position without tenure and is exempt from the career service system. The incumbent in this position primarily serves the Council Chair but is appointed by the County Council and reports to the entire Council. The incumbent in this position executes policy decisions and matters dealing with a high level of confidentiality. Job LocationsUS-UT-SALT LAKE CITY Requisition ID2024-37660 of Openings1
Requisition Post Information* : Posted Date1 week ago(12/2/2024 5:50 PM) SLCO Department (Portal Searching)Council Location : LocationUS-UT-SALT LAKE CITY Location : Address2001 S STATE ST Location : Postal Code84190 Position Type (Portal Searching)Appointed Requisition Post Information* : Post End Date12/10/2024
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