Juvenile Services Department Administrative Manager

The Washington County Juvenile Services Department is seeking a strategic and collaborative Administrative Manager to join our Senior Leadership Team. This key position plays an important role in shaping and supporting the department's administrative operations, ensuring alignment with department goals and community needs.

The Department
The Juvenile Services Department is responsible for the supervision of high-risk youth in the community, including youth on probation and being diverted from the court system. Staff are responsible for maintaining court ordered conditions to protect public safety and work to restore victims. To learn more about us, click here.

The Position
As the Administrative Manager, you will provide guidance across a wide range of operational functions. You will lead a team of administrative professionals while advising the executive team on financial planning, budgeting, and funding strategies. This position also oversees critical support areas including contracting, purchasing, facilities, entry of case specific information, expunction, community outreach and employee relations.

The ideal Candidate
Our ideal candidate is a proactive and solutions-oriented individual with a strong background in managing complex operations and supporting executive leadership. They will have a foundation in budget development and management, and will have advanced technical skills in Excel, data analysis, graphic reporting, contract development, and accounting, along with an understanding of how to support and collaborate with executive leadership. A successful candidate will have excellent financial and budgeting skills, be adept at streamlining processes and improving workflows, and can navigate cross-departmental collaboration. They are motivated to network, proactive in identifying trends at both the local and state level, and skilled in forecasting and pursuing strategic funding opportunities, including grants. Strong communication, collaborative leadership and relationship-building skills are essential. Most importantly, this candidate brings a genuine interest in public service and a commitment to supporting the mission of the Juvenile Services Department and public safety, all while embracing our values of integrity, excellence, and teamwork.

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Education and Experience:

• Possession of a bachelor's degree from a four-year college or university with a major in business or public administration, finance, or a closely related field; AND At least five (5) years of progressively responsible professional experience in administrative, management, intergovernmental, operations, budgetary and similar analyses that includes at least three (3) or more years of professional level supervisory experience.

• Must pass a criminal background check post-offer.

Our Commitment to You
We are committed to using a merit-based system in which recruiting, selecting, and advancing employees is based on their relative knowledge, skills, and abilities. Our organization embraces innovation, collaboration and work-life harmony. We offer job stability, a comprehensive benefits package, and an opportunity to serve and support our vibrant community.

Selection Process

1. Apply Today: We ask that you complete and submit an online application, which will be used to screen for minimum qualifications (MQs) and to determine starting pay in accordance with the provision of the Oregon Equal Pay Law
2. MQ Review: HR will screen applications for minimum qualifications after the posting closes.
3. SME Review: Applications for candidates that meet minimum qualifications will be forwarded to a panel of subject matter experts (SME) who will review and score your cover letter and other application materials. This process may take up to 2 weeks.
4. Panel Interview(s): Our goal is to schedule panel interviews with candidates that meet the minimum qualifications and pass the SME review as soon as possible.
5. Conditional Offer of Appointment: Human Resources will conduct a salary analysis for the successful candidate and extend a conditional offer of appointment.
6. Start Date: A start date will be determined after all conditions of employment have been met.

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