Operations Manager (TLMA Administrative Services Manager) (Finance)

The County of Riverside's Code Enforcement Department is recruiting for a TLMA Administrative Services Manager to support the administrative and operational functions of the TLMA Code Enforcement Department, located in Riverside.

The incumbent will be responsible for supervising and overseeing the Department's Field Operations. This role will involve direct coordination with department leadership to manage grants, liaise with internal County departments to address operational needs, and respond to emerging issues as they arise. Additionally, the incumbent will serve as the primary liaison with Human Resources and field offices on employee relations matters, procedure reviews and updates, statistical tracking, and coordination of staffing for special events.

The ideal candidate will be a proven leader, collaborative, and bring a performance-based approach to management. Strong verbal and communication skills and the ability to work through issues with others are key ingredients for success in this position. Candidates with extensive knowledge of governmental operations, managerial and supervisory experience, and a background in administration and human resources are highly encouraged to apply.

The TLMA Administrative Services Manager is distinguished from the Department Head in that the latter is responsible for managing, directing and controlling all activities of the assigned department, whereas the former functions with significant autonomy and works directly to support the Department Head's operational objectives.

This class has been deemed eligible for the Performance Recognition Plan as set forth under Article 3, Section 311 of the County Management Resolution. Program eligibility requires employees to be in a leadership position, manage other employees or programs, and have significant influence on the achievement of organizational objectives.

Meet the Team!
The Riverside County Code Enforcement Department is responsible for protecting the health, safety and welfare of residents in the unincorporated areas of Riverside County.• Assist in planning, organizing, reviewing, and evaluating the activities and performance of the assigned department programs to ensure their effective and efficient operation; assist in the development of departmental or programmatic goals, objectives and policies for areas within assigned purview.

• Participate in the development and implementation of operating and administrative policies; participate in the development of new programs to facilitate long and short-term strategies within assigned department; provide support in the area of financial planning, including evaluating major plans such as capital budgeting, planning and investigation of financing methods.

• Plan, direct and personally provide administrative support in administrative areas such as procurement and contract administration; direct the resolution of complex departmental administrative problems; interview, hire, train, and evaluate performance of subordinate staff; assist in planning, organizing and administering the department's annual budget.

• Interact with members of the Board of Supervisors and their staff regarding community issues and/or constituent complaints; make presentations at Board of Supervisors meetings, city council meetings, Municipal Advisory Council meetings, and community/social interest groups.

• Plan, organize and direct the activities of TLMA regional offices; facilitate the coordination of office activities with other County departments; design and maintain tracking and administrative processes; coordinate the training and rotation of staff.

• Prepare or supervise the preparation of a variety of complex fiscal and management reports and correspondence; perform special studies.

• May represent the Department Head at meetings and conferences.Education: Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor's degree, preferably with a major in business administration, public administration or a closely related field to the assignment. (Administrative, paraprofessional, or technical experience may substitute for the required education on the basis of one year of full-time experience equaling 30 semester or 45 quarter units of the required education.)

Experience: Three years of professional experience functioning in a managerial, supervisory or administrative capacity within a Public Works department or organization, which involved responsibility for administration, planning, organization, and implementation of a variety of complex programs and projects. (A master's degree from an accredited college or university in administration, management or a related field to the assignment may substitute for up to a year and half of the required experience.)

Knowledge of: The principles and practices of public and business administration and organizational analysis; principles and practices of building inspection, regional planning, plan review, permit issuance, and land use enforcement; budgetary and personnel management fundamentals; general and governmental accounting principles and standards; laws, regulations, ordinances, and codes affecting building construction, zoning, regional planning, ordinance enforcement, and land use; modern office practices, forms and equipment, including the application of computer systems to accounting, budget and other financial functions; principles of supervision and staff utilization.

Ability to: Analyze complex administrative problems and challenges; reach practical and logical conclusions and develop/implement solutions; plan, organize, coordinate, control, and evaluate public work programs, projects and studies; coordinate project activities with management, elected officials and representatives of other agencies and departments; plan, organize and direct the work of others; direct a variety of systems, programs, organization, and financial analyses; analyze, interpret and explain detailed information such as the provisions of state statutes, local ordinances, contracts and permits; interpret and accurately review citations, public complaints and formal appeals; establish and maintain effective working relationships; prepare comprehensive, clear, and concise reports and correspondence; speak effectively. Other Requirements

License/Certificate: Possession of a valid California Driver's License is required.For questions regarding this recruitmentContact Vanessa Diaz Beaird at VDBEAIRD@rivco.org with any questions regarding this recruitment.