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Chief of Staff (Unclassified)

Salary

$133,455.11 - $198,141.90 Annually

Location

(Ramsey County Courthouse) Saint Paul, MN

Job Type

Full Time

Remote Employment

Flexible/Hybrid

Job Number

2024-00981

Department

21A01-County Manager/Admin

Opening Date

09/16/2024

Closing Date

10/7/2024 11:59 PM Central

Union

Unrepresented

Salary Plan

98B

Salary Grade

46

FLSA Status

exempt

• Description

• Benefits

• Questions

Basic Function

The Chief of Staff has overall responsibility for prioritizing and advancing work led by the County Manager. This position reports directly to the County Manager and works closely with the Deputy County Managers, the Ramsey County Board of Commissioners, other senior Ramsey County leaders and members of the community to effectively prioritize and implement the work of Ramsey County; and perform related duties as assigned.

This position has the primary responsibility of acting as the chief advisor to the County Manager in balancing competing priorities, ensuring effective implementation of organizational objectives, remaining aligned with the vision, mission and goals of the organization, maximizing Ramsey County’s visibility in performing its work, and ensuring overall organizational excellence across all aspects of the organization. Ensures that Ramsey County is an organization of excellence in the work that it implements, while enabling the County Manager, in partnership with the Board of Commissioners, to ensure the County is also influencing and leading significant regional, state and national work that positively shapes the lives of the residents of Ramsey County. Perform related duties and other responsibilities as may be necessary and appropriate to support the County administration. This position involves the application of a high degree of judgment, a deep understanding of the community that Ramsey County serves, strong leadership skills and independent initiative.

A resume and cover letter must be included with your application to be considered for this position.

Flexible Workplace

This position is identified under the designation of ‘flex work eligible’, meaning that the employee can formally opt to be in-office full-time or work a flex schedule in which at least two-days per week are performed in office and other days can be performed in a remote-first environment. Regardless of selection, the position carries expectations regarding on-site responsibilities and will require schedule flexibility beyond the minimum expectations set forth in the county’s flexible workplace policy. To view Ramsey County’s Flexible Workplace policy, go to : Flexible Workplace policy.

If an internal candidate is selected, salary will be set in accordance with the personnel rules (i.e., promotion, transfer, or voluntary reduction).

To view or print a copy of the complete Ramsey County job (class) description for this position, go to: Job Descriptions (http://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/ramsey/classspecs) . Once at this page, you can browse the alphabetical list or search for a job description.

Examples of Work Performed

• Promote a diverse, culturally competent, inclusive, and respectful workforce that reflects the demographics of the community.

• Coordinate, prioritize and lead work of the County Manager’s executive team to advance the strategic direction established by the County Board with a focus on initiatives involving residents-first service delivery, policy, culture, accountability, racial equity and community outreach.

• Oversee the management of anticipated and unanticipated organizational issues so that the County Manager can maintain a focus on the implementation of organizational priorities that involve the Board of Commissioners, the community, and other local, state and national partners.

• Act as a senior advisor to the County Manager on strategic goals and priorities and policy matters; organize and prioritize critical information to ensure effective decision-making.

• Act as the decision-maker on critical matters that do not require the County Manager’s direct attention; can anticipate and avert issues and seize opportunities to transform the county and achieve outcomes aligned with the County Board’s vision, mission and goals.

• Represent the County Manager at policy meetings or other events where the County Manager is unable to attend.

• Inform and update the County Manager on the status of County business; communicate with Commissioners, as needed and appropriate, to educate, inform, and update them on County projects, activities, and issues that pertain to implementation of the organization’s Vision, Mission and Goals.

• Provide direction in the implementation of County Board policies and directives.

• Represent the County Manager and provide direction to county leadership and staff and oversight in the planning, development, management, coordination, delivery and evaluation of overall administration of County affairs.

• Lead staff in building a culture that supports innovation, measured risk taking, and excellence.

• Promote a respectful workplace that values inclusiveness and excellence.

• Work in close partnership with the County Manager’s Office Director of Administration and Chief Clerk to the Board to ensure alignment of staff resources and effective implementation of County Manager’s Office priorities.

• Represent the County in intergovernmental relationships and collaborations at local, state, regional, and federal levels; maintain effective working relationships with intergovernmental partners, the business community and other agencies that work together with Ramsey County.

(The work assigned to a position in this classification may not include all possible tasks in this description and does not limit the assignment of any additional tasks in this classification. Regular attendance according to the position’s management approved work schedule is required.)

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13.

Minimum Qualifications

Education: Bachelor’s degree in public administration, human services, business administration, or related field

Experience: Eight years of progressively responsible experience in high managerial administrative positions in public or private non-profit organizations requiring significant and independent initiative and well-developed executive leadership and management skills

Substitution: A combination of related education and experience that equates to 12 years of experience

Certifications/Licensure: None

Preferred: Master's degree in public administration or related field, or a Juris Doctorate

Exam/Screening Process Information

This is an unclassified, at-will position, holding a confidential relation to the department head or elected official. This position requires an open screening and selection process. There is no exam for this unclassified, at-will, position. All applicants who meet the minimum qualifications will be forwarded to the department for consideration.

Interested candidates should apply by completing the online application and attaching a resume and cover letter detailing their experience including the size of the organization(s) and scope of responsibilities.

Definition of Unclassified from the Ramsey County Personnel Act :

Subdivision 1. General. "The appointing authority may discharge employees in the unclassified service with or without cause. Employees in the unclassified service have no right to a grievance appeal from discharge or other disciplinary action under sections 383A.281 to 383A.301. An employee in an unclassified position shall not have tenure but shall be entitled to all benefits associated with tenure such as vacation leave, sick leave, health insurance, and other benefits as determined by the county board."

Criminal Background Checks: All employment offers are conditioned upon the applicant passing a criminal background check. Convictions are not an automatic bar to employment. Each case is considered on its individual merits and the type of work sought. However, making false statements or withholding information will cause you to be barred from appointment, or removed from employment.

E-Verify Participation: Ramsey County participates in the federal E-Verify program. This means that Ramsey County will provide the Social Security Administration (SSA) and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), with information from each new employee's Form I-9 to confirm work authorization. If the Government cannot confirm that you are authorized to work, Ramsey County is required to give you written instructions and an opportunity to contact DHS and/or the SSA before taking adverse action against you, including terminating your employment. Employers may not use E-Verify to pre-screen job applicants and may not limit or influence the choice of documents you present for use on the Form I-9.

Equal Opportunity Employer: Ramsey County provides equal access to employment, programs and services without regard to race, color, creed, religion, age, sex (except when sex is a Bona Fide Occupational Qualification), disability, marital status, sexual orientation or gender identity, public assistance or national origin.

Ramsey County is deeply committed to advancing racial equity and promoting diversity and inclusion within all areas of its workforce. The county strives being equitable, inclusive, transparent, respectful, and impactful in how we serve and engage with residents, as well as Ramsey County employees. Advancing racial equity ensures all people who need access to opportunities and services we provide, will receive them. Racial equity is achieved when race can no longer be used to predict life outcomes, and outcomes for all are improved.

To print a paper application for this posting click Paper Application (https://www.ramseycounty.us/sites/default/files/Departments/Human%20Resources%20Dept/RAMSEY%20COUNTY%20EMPLOYMENT%20APPLICATION.pdf) (Download PDF reader) (https://get.adobe.com/reader/) . You will need to print this posting AND answer the supplemental questions associated with this exam and submit them with your completed paper application. All application materials must be submitted by the close date to be considered.

For further information regarding this posting, please contact Jessica.Damm@co.ramsey.mn.us