Performs advanced professional work for an official. Work involves coordinating high-level operations of the County or department. Works under supervision of the Department Head.
Conducts research, compiles data, and prepares documents for consideration and presentation by executives, committees, or the elected official.
Prepares responses to elected official correspondence containing inquiries.
Prepares or presents reports concerning activities, expenses, budgets, government statutes or rulings, or other items affecting the department.
May prepare budgets for approval, including those for funding or implementation of programs.
Attends and participates in intergovernmental meetings representing the elected official.
Meets with individuals, special interest groups, and others on behalf of the elected official.
Delivers speeches, writes articles, or presents information at meetings or conventions to promote services, exchange ideas, or accomplish objectives representing the elected official.
Drafts grant applications on behalf of Hidalgo County.
Performs related work as assigned.
Graduation from an accredited four (4) year college or university with major course work in business administration or related field.
Related experience preferred.
Certificates, Licenses and Registration:
Must have a current valid Texas motor vehicle operator’s license.
Must be able to be insured by the County’s insurance carrier.
Knowledge of accepted business practices and procedures involved in providing services and of applicable rules, regulations, and policies, as well as related legislative and legal practices and procedures.
Ability to communicate effectively, and to handle high level administrative issues, to assign and/or supervise the work of others.
Ability to analyze and solve work related problems.