- Salary
- $98k – $117k/yr
- Location
- San Marcos, TX, TX
- Seniority
- C-Level
- Education
- Bachelor
- Source
- GovernmentJobs
Description
Essential functions, as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, include the responsibilities, knowledge, skills, and other characteristics listed below. This list of responsibilities is ILLUSTRATIVE ONLY, and is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and tasks performed by positions in this class. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Other duties may be assigned. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Summary
Under the general direction of the County Judge, the Chief of Staff provides executive-level leadership, strategic guidance, and administrative oversight for the County Judge's Office. This position manages the daily operations and staff of the office, provides confidential and high-level support to the County Judge, and serves as a primary liaison with elected officials, department heads, governmental agencies, community organizations, business leaders, media representatives, and the public. The Chief of Staff advises and assists the County Judge on matters involving County policies and operations, strategic planning, intergovernmental relations, economic development, community engagement, legislative initiatives, and County finances. The position coordinates special projects, supports Commissioners Court activities, facilitates collaboration among County departments and external stakeholders, and assists in developing and implementing County priorities. This position requires independent judgment, discretion, sound decision-making, and the ability to manage complex and sensitive matters. The Chief of Staff plays a critical role in supporting the effective administration of the County Judge's Office and advancing the County's strategic and operational objectives.Individuals in this position serve at the pleasure of the current elected official.
Position Available on January 01, 2027
- Directs and coordinates the daily operations of the County Judge's Office, including supervising staff, establishing priorities, assigning responsibilities, monitoring work performance, and ensuring the timely completion of assignments.
- Serves as a principal advisor to the County Judge on administrative, operational, financial, legislative, and intergovernmental matters; researches issues, evaluates alternatives, and develops recommendations to support informed decision-making.
- Assists the County Judge in planning, organizing, coordinating, and implementing County initiatives, strategic priorities, long-range plans, goals, and objectives.
- Serves as a liaison between the County Judge and Commissioners Court, elected and appointed officials, department heads, governmental agencies, community organizations, business leaders, and other stakeholders to facilitate communication, coordination, and collaboration.
- Coordinates and supports County economic development initiatives in collaboration with Commissioners Court, local chambers of commerce, economic development organizations, regional partners, state agencies, and other public and private entities.
- Assists with the development, review, and monitoring of the County budget, including researching financial information, evaluating funding priorities, preparing budget recommendations, and coordinating with appropriate County officials.
- Researches, analyzes, and evaluates statistical, financial, demographic, legislative, and administrative information; identifies trends, prepares forecasts and projections, and develops reports, studies, and recommendations.
- Coordinates the preparation and review of Commissioners Court agenda items and supporting documentation for matters involving the County Judge's Office; assists with presentations, briefings, and follow-up activities resulting from Commissioners Court meetings.
- Monitors County operations, programs, and services; collaborates with elected officials and department heads to identify operational concerns, evaluate potential improvements, and coordinate solutions within the authority of the County Judge's Office.
- Manages and coordinates special projects and initiatives assigned by the County Judge, including establishing objectives, coordinating stakeholders, monitoring progress, and ensuring timely completion.
- Responds to inquiries and requests for information from constituents, governmental officials, developers, attorneys, businesses, and other stakeholders; researches concerns, coordinates appropriate responses, and facilitates resolutions.
- Represents the County Judge at meetings, community events, public forums, and other functions as assigned; prepares speeches, presentations, briefing materials, and correspondence, and communicates County initiatives and priorities.
- Coordinates with the County's designated communications personnel regarding public information, media inquiries, public announcements, and communication initiatives involving the County Judge's Office.
- Monitors legislative and regulatory developments affecting County government; evaluates potential operational or financial impacts and assists in coordinating responses, recommendations, and intergovernmental communication.
- Assists the County Judge in coordinating County emergency management activities and communications during emergency situations, including collaboration with appropriate County departments, governmental agencies, and emergency response partners.
- Assists the County Judge and appropriate legal counsel with matters involving contracts, land acquisitions, bond initiatives, property transactions, and other significant County projects, including coordinating information and supporting negotiations as authorized.
- Coordinates the County Judge's review and authorization of Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission applications, including reviewing supporting documentation and facilitating the preparation and processing of required materials.
- Oversees the preparation, review, and maintenance of correspondence, reports, memoranda, meeting materials, presentations, contracts, financial documents, legislative information, and other official records associated with the County Judge's Office.
- Promotes compliance with applicable federal, state, and local laws, County policies, administrative procedures, and records management requirements within the operations of the County Judge's Office.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
- Bachelor's degree in Public Administration, Business Administration, Political Science, Public Relations, Communications, or a closely related field required.
- Requires five (5) years of experience in public administration, government operations, business administration, public relations, executive administration, or a closely related field.
- Any equivalent combination of experience or education may be substituted on a year for year basis.
- Class C driver’s license.
Skills
ComplianceStrategic Planning