Salary: N/A
DEFINITION: Under general direction, assists in the
overall management of the Human Resources Department in developing
and administering the County's comprehensive human resources
programs; directs departmental staff; acts in the Director’s
absence; and performs related duties as required.
DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS: This is an at-will,
assistant department head class. Incumbent is exempt from Civil
Service and serves at the pleasure of the department head. This
position is responsible for overseeing the internal operations of
the department.
EXAMPLES OF DUTIES: Assists in planning, organizing and
directing departmental operations; directs, coordinates and
supervises the work of senior staff responsible for human resources
programs; develops, implements and evaluates human resources goals,
policies and procedures; directly supervises employee benefits and
the employee relations division of the department; coordinates and
participates in major project assignments; advises department heads
and other officials in human resources policies, rules and
procedures; performs studies and prepares reports on human resources
issues; prepares and monitors the department’s budget and other
fiscal matters; represents the Director before the Board of
Supervisors, with department heads, employees, and the public.
EMPLOYMENT STANDARDS:
Knowledge of: basic principles and practices of public
human resources management; public agency budgeting and financial
management, policy and procedures; principles of management and
supervision.
Ability to: direct and coordinate the work of diverse
divisions; plan, organize and review the work of others; secure
cooperation of officials in accepting and effecting sound human
resources management practices; identify problems and adopt
effective courses of action; plan and develop new programs to meet
objectives; assess budgetary needs and make projections; communicate
effectively and maintain effective working relationships with
others.
