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Assistant to County Manager 014 Department: Administration FLSA Status: Exempt General Definition of Work An employee in this class is responsible for conducting research and monitoring issues, tracking happenings within the government that could affect the County. Duties include conducting both internal and external communications. Assists in the preparation of studies, reports and proposals related to issues, projects and programs initiated by the County Manager. The work is performed under the general direction of the County Manager and/or Assistant County Manager. Qualification Requirements To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. The list below is not meant to be an exhaustive list of the functions, knowledge, skills or abilities required to perform the job satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable an individual with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Essential Functions Provides direction & policy interpretation for projects assigned by the County Manager. Coordinates administrative issues and problems with regulatory agencies; and responds to public inquiries regarding County programs and services. Represent the County at forums and events. May attend public meetings and forums to present the County's interests and positions on specific issues as assigned. Performs and/or coordinates special projects. Assists department heads and other elected or appointed officials. Performs related work as assigned Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Working knowledge of the concepts, techniques, and resources applied in public sector administrative planning. Working knowledge of statistical research and analysis. Ability to conceptualize issues and problems, assemble and analyze pertinent data, and draw valid conclusions for effective policy and strategy recommendations. Ability to communicate effectively in oral and written form. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with County staff, other agency officials, and the public. Education and Experience Bachelor's degree in public administration, or related field and considerable experience in increasingly responsible local government management, or, a master's degree in public administration or related field. or equivalent combination of education and experience. Physical Requirements This is sedentary work requiring the exertion of up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to move objects; work requires reaching, fingering, and repetitive motions; vocal communication is required for expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word, and conveying detailed or important instructions to others accurately, loudly, or quickly; hearing is required to perceive information at normal spoken word levels, and to receive detailed information through oral communications and/or to make fine distinctions in sound; visual acuity is required for preparing and analyzing written or computer data, visual inspection involving small defects and/or small parts, operation of machines, determining the accuracy and thoroughness of work, and observing general surroundings and activities; the worker is not subject to adverse environmental conditions. Special Requirements Valid driver's license in the State of North Carolina. Created: January 4, 2016