Note : This job will be posted through 11:59 PM of the day prior to the end date listed.
Current Washington County Employees: Please apply through the employee portal to be considered for this opportunity.
Job Type:
Regular
Pay Range:
$97,611.24 - $118,599.12 Salary
Department:
County Administrative Office (CAO)
FLSA Exemption Status:
Exempt
About the Opportunity:
Staff Assistants to the Board of County Commissioners provide professional support to full-time County Commissioners and serve as members of the County Administrative Office team. The work performed in this role has a direct impact on Washington County communities and supports a wide range of services delivered through County programs and partnerships. This position offers a unique opportunity to build and maintain relationships with elected officials at all levels of government, as well as community partners and stakeholders. Responsibilities include coordinating schedules and activities, drafting talking points, speeches, and correspondence, representing Commissioners in interactions with the public and partner organizations, and conducting research and analysis to provide the information and support needed to advance policy priorities and informed decision-making.
Ideal Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs):
Knowledge of
Public administration principles
Public, community, and government relations
Federal, state, regional, and local government operations
County organization, departments, and functions
Project management methods
Research and problem-solving techniques
Business communication and office administration practices
Skill in
Communicating politically sensitive information effectively, both orally and in writing, to a variety of audiences.
Coordinating complex schedules, administrative activities, and priorities for elected officials in a fast-paced environment.
Researching, collecting, organizing, analyzing, and summarizing information to support policy, operational, and constituent-related matters.
Composing clear, accurate, and effective speeches, talking points, correspondence, reports, and other written materials.
Maintaining confidential records and information and exercising discretion when handling sensitive issues.
Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with elected officials, County leadership, staff, community partners, external organizations, and the public through tact, diplomacy, and professionalism.
Ability to
Work independently with minimal supervision, manage multiple projects and competing priorities, and adapt quickly to changing direction and policy goals.
Exercise sound professional and political judgment, analyze issues from multiple perspectives, recommend solutions, and implement actions once goals and direction have been established.
Communicate County and policy positions clearly and persuasively, apply applicable laws, regulations, policies, and procedures, and build cooperative relationships with diverse stakeholders.
To review the complete classification, including the full list of knowledge, skills, and abilities (KSAs) associated with this position, use this link: Staff Assistant to the Board Job Classification
About the Department/Division:
Staff Assistants are part of a team of assistants within the County Administrative Office. Our office focuses on implementing a One Washington County approach to services, and the role of the Staff Assistant is to serve as a key connector between elected officials, staff, stakeholders, and the community. The County Administrative Office includes the County Administrator, Assistant County Administrators, the Office of Access and Opportunity, Government Relations, and Central Communications. Together, the office serves all departments in advancing the goals of the Board of Commissioners and implementing its policy direction.
Minimum Qualifications
Education and Experience:
Bachelor's Degree in public or business administration, or a related field; AND Three (3) years…