Deputy County Administrator, Community Services

Position Overview: The Deputy County Administrator (DCA), Community Services is responsible for supporting Harris County Commissioners Court’s priorities while working closely with the County Administrator and collaboratively manages selected department heads focused primarily on health, literacy, environment, and housing. This role also works with Commissioners Court offices, other members of the Office of County Administration (OCA) Executive Team, and other OCA team members to drive key projects forward and design and implement systems that improve Harris County government. Harris County seeks a mission- and data-driven, service-oriented leader who will help drive Harris County’s success and support efforts to achieve Commissioners Court’s priorities, including but not limited to those outlined in the Harris County Strategic Plan as well as the Fiscal Year Priorities defined by Commissioners Court each year. The position will serve as the County Administrator’s central executive-level coordination point for work primarily relating to Goal 4 (Improve physical and mental health outcomes across all communities) and Goal 6 (Help residents achieve housing stability) of the Strategic Plan, with some focus on aspects of Goal 3 (Make our economy more inclusive) and Goal 5 (Minimize the impact of climate change and disasters) as well. Duties and Responsibilities:

• Execution: Works with the County Administrator, selected department heads, and other OCA leadership and staff to support the successful execution of projects and other County efforts.
• Project Management: Works with the County Administrator to prioritize and plan projects and other tasks within OCA, selected departments, and countywide (as appropriate).
• Communication: Writes or edits key documents and presentations for Commissioners Court. Supports OCA’s internal and external communications as needed.
• Budget: Works closely with the County Administrator and selected department heads to develop annual budgets in alignment with County priorities.
• Strategy: Supports efforts to implement, oversee, and regularly update the County’s Strategic Plan. Drives OCA’s work with selected County departments to develop their own department-specific strategic direction and performance measures in alignment with the Strategic Plan.
• Collaboration: Facilitates collaboration between assigned departments and external partners, shared goals, and continuous improvement across County operations to ensure the success of initiatives and move the County closer to achieving specified Goals and Objectives. Liaise with offices led by elected and appointed officials whenever needed in addition to day-to-day work with selected departments.
• Leadership: Ability to lead leaders; set direction; align goals, objectives, and measures; create a cohesive, impactful, culture; ensure adequate performance management and 360 (or two-way) communication to support others’ ability to drive results.
• Engaging Partners: Engaging with communities, local partners, and all levels of government to improve their understanding of the County’s programs, as well as obtaining input and feedback on these programs to improve mutual understanding and relationships.
• Accountability: Demonstrates clear communication, accountability, and responsiveness, while promoting the same from department heads to Commissioners Court and the County Administrator.
• Performance: Supports the department head performance evaluations in collaboration with the County Administrator (who retains hiring and firing authority with respect to heads of departments within the DCA’s purview) and engender a culture of continuous improvement—to include six Sigma concepts where relevant—ensuring assessments reflect the Court’s expectations and priorities, including the Goal, Objectives, and Guiding Principles laid out in the Strategic Plan (Download PDF reader).
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Other Duties:

• This Job Description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this position. Management may, at its discretion, assign, or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.

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 [email protected] 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. Due to a high volume of applications positions may close prior to the advertised closing date or at the discretion of the Hiring Department. Employer Harris County Address 1111 Fannin St Ste. 600 Houston, Texas, 77002 Phone 713-274-5445 Website https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/harriscountytx https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/harriscountytx/jobs/5328140/deputy-county-administrator-community-services?keywords=commun&pagetype=jobOpportunitiesJobs Apply tot his job Apply To this Job