EXECUTIVE ADMINISTRATOR, Precinct 1 - Tarrant County, TX : Job Details

Salary: $6,302.15 BiweeklyLocation : Tarrant County, TXJob Type: Regular Full-timeJob Number: 10060Department: Precinct 1- CommissionerOpening Date: 12/02/2024SummaryThe Executive Administrator will serve as a vital link between the community and the Commissioner's office. This position will have several areas of responsibility, and will need to be extremely skilled at managing several projects simultaneously.Posting may close at any time.BENEFITSTarrant County employees enjoy superior health, retirement, and insurance benefits & 13 County Holidays For more information, please click on the link below:Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Represents the Commissioner's office to community organizations and other interested groups pertaining to relevant precinct program.

Conducts investigative research on community-based organizations including funding sources, infrastructure and strategies.

Attends community-based meetings as needed.

Prepares reports of findings, illustrating data graphically and translating complex findings to written text.

Participates in conferences, training sessions and meetings relating to areas of assigned responsibility.

Directs grant activities and other extensive research projects.

With proper use of privileged, sensitive and confidential information, researches, develops, recommends and analyzes positions, proposals, policies, and programs for presentation or opposition by County Commissioner to Commissioners Court.

Negotiates, persuades, mediates, and assists local, state and federal governments and private entities regarding County-related issues.

Ensures implementation of Court directives following Commissioners Court meetings.

Develops and provides to the media general information and interpretation of County Commissioner's positions and policies; requires knowledge and understanding of Texas Open Meetings/Open Records Act.

Monitors and analyzes media and public opinions. Develops and recommends responses, programs and positions.

Secures and provides critical information to County Commissioner during Commissioners Court proceedings.

Represents County Commissioner to various groups and forums.

Researches, addresses, and resolves various internal, external and inter-governmental inquiries, problems and complaints.

Researches and composes correspondence and presentations for self and County Commissioner; makes presentations as required.

Assists County Commissioner in drafting, proposing, and securing sponsors of legislation. Supports/opposes, analyzes, testifies for/against and tracks legislation.

Develops and administers interlocal contracts with other governmental entities; ensures compliance with policy and applicable law.

Researches legal issues.

Develops and distributes communications via a variety of social media.

Performs all other related duties as assigned.

Minimum Requirements NOTE: You must fill out the work history and education sections of application to show you have years of experience/education as required by hiring department or be disqualified.

• Must have a Bachelor's degree or higher + five (5) full-time years progressively responsible and related work experience. -OR-
• Must have an Associate degree + seven (7) full-time years progressively responsible and related work experience. -OR-
• Must have a High School Diploma + nine (9) full-time years progressively responsible and related work experience
• Must have a valid Texas driver's license.
• Prefer background in one or more of the following fields: government, public relations, management, budget development and administration, law, personnel, or road maintenance and construction.
• Proficiency in written and verbal communications skills.
• Knowledge of and experience working with a variety of social media.

IF HIRED, MUST PROVIDE PROOF OF EDUCATIONAL ATTAINMENT AT NEW HIRE PROCESSING OR DURING THE PROMOTIONAL PROCESS.Tarrant County will conduct background checks on new hires that will include a criminal background check related to convictions and deferred adjudications in the past seven years and may include credit reports, motor vehicle records, employment records and educational attainment. A conviction or deferred adjudication is not an automatic bar to employment. Each case is considered individually. Physical Demands and Work Environment & Other RequirementsWhile performing the duties of this position, the incumbent is regularly required to sit, stand, walk, bend, stoop, climb, lift, push and pull.Tarrant County offers a full range of employee benefit programs for eligible employees, retirees, and their families. These programs include group health plans for medical, dental, and vision coverage; an Employee Assistance Program (EAP); life and long- term disability insurance; and flexible spending accounts for health care and dependent care reimbursements. The County also provides retirement benefits. Full time employees participate in the Texas County & District Retirement System (TCDRS), and employees may also participate in a retirement savings program (Deferred Compensation). In addition to these basic employee benefits and retirement services, employees benefit from a variety of other programs including 13 paid holidays, a Wellness Program, and more.*Note: These benefits are for Tarrant County employees only. For benefit information regarding Community Supervision and Corrections Department (CSCD) employees, please contact Patrice Harrison at (817) ###-####.01 Do you have a Bachelor's degree + five (5) full-time years progressively responsible and related work experience?

• Yes
• No

02 Do you have an Associate's degree + seven (7) full-time years progressively responsible and related work experience?

• Yes
• No

03 Do you have a High School diploma + nine (9) full-time years progressively responsible and related work experience?

• Yes
• No

04 Do you have a valid Texas Driver's license?

• Yes
• No

Required Question