Job: Deputy Director (Operations)
Job Description
Job Type: Full time, Salaried
Wage: $67,425-$72,500/yr.
Location: Trinidad, CO.
Job Description:
Job Title: Deputy Director (Operations)
Division: Administration
Department: Human Services
Reports To: Executive Director
ANNUAL SALARY: Position is a salaried position with an annual wage range of $67,425.00 up to $72,500.00 annually after successful completion of ninety (90) day probationary period. (Salary will be $5,506.38 up to $5,920.83 per month during 90-day probationary period).
BENEFITS: The following benefits are offered as a full-time permanent employee: Health Insurance, Retirement Plan. Paid time off/leaves as follows: Vacation, Sick, Personal Leave.
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES: The Deputy Director of Operations (Business and Finance) reports to the Executive Director for Human Services and with three (3) direct reports and oversees a total of 5.0 FTE staff, while serving as an engaged member of the executive team to advance and support the vision to provide excellent, individualized service throughout Las Animas County. The Deputy Director is responsible for leading a team that manages the financial aspects of Human Services programs, as well as a team focused on daily customer service oriented operations, including: reception, security and maintenance coordination. They also oversee tasks such as analyzing, preparing, and reporting on program finances. The Deputy Director initiates accounting, budgeting, and support services projects to maintain fiscal responsibility with an annual budget of over 19 million dollars. Additionally, they collaborate with program Supervisors and managers to ensure compliance with grant and funding regulations for these programs. Finally, the Deputy Director assists with Human Resources processes, including oversight of on-board and off-board processes within the payroll office. The Deputy Director serves as a role model in leadership and management, especially in accounting (human service or governmental accounting preferred). The Deputy Director is skilled at managing complex systems and various funding sources. Building relationships, supporting teams, and fostering innovation are essential. Strong fiscal management expertise and understanding of complex financial strategies and funding sources, coupled with effective communication will promote respect and empower employees to explore new approaches. The Deputy Director is also responsible for professional and administrative collaboration with the Deputy Director of Programs, to assist in the planning, organizing, directing, and performance of all activities and programs of the County’s Human Services Department. This work should provide professional financial guidance to the Executive Director for the Department’s broad range of human service activities.
About LAS ANIMAS COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES
Las Animas County Dept. of Human Services provides public welfare programs to the Las Animas County community. We serve a dynamic and diverse population and strive to assist individuals in developing a better life and social well-being. LACDHS is dedicated to the principles of equal employment opportunity (EEO) in any term, condition, or privilege of employment. We do not discriminate against applicants or employees based on age, race, real or perceived sex, gender identity or expression, color, military status, religion, sexual orientation, national origin or ancestry, marital status, political affiliation, disability or any other status protected by state or local law. This prohibition includes unlawful harassment based on any of these protected classes. Unlawful harassment includes verbal or physical conduct, which has the purpose or effect of substantially interfering with an individual’s work performance or creating an intimidating, hostile or offensive work environment.
**Disclaimer: The duties and responsibilities described above are not a comprehensive list and additional tasks may be assigned to the employee, time to time; the scope of the job may change as necessitated by business demands. Click “View Application” below for more detail on this specific job.