Manager of Operations - District Clerk's Office

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• Manages, reviews, evaluates and directs procedures and objectives within the Office of District Clerk.
• Ensures deadlines, production schedules and reports are in compliance.
• Serves as liaison between District Clerk’s Office and other county offices and departments.
• Assigns and monitors special projects within the District Clerk’s Office.
• Administers all aspects of operations.
• Participates in planning of policies, objectives and budget for the District Clerk’s Office.
• Provides executive level support to the District Clerk and Chief Deputies.
• Conducts department meetings with supervisory support team for staff.
• Primary oversight of records management system & involved in software upgrades, troubleshooting and recommendations.
• Approves time off requests of subordinates.
• Reviews legislation and assists with change management.
• Manages Passport Acceptance Compliance as set out by the US Department of State.
• Manages Public Information Act (PIA) requests from media and ensures compliance with PIA requests
• Participates in activities and duties related to emergency management during a local state of disaster as directed by appropriate county managers.

MINIMUM JOB REQUIREMENTS:

• High School Diploma/GED and 2 years of college or equivalent business administrative training.  (Two years job related experience may be substituted for college requirement, in addition to experience requirement.) Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• 5 years strong administrative management experience.
• Strong supervisory, organizational, interpersonal, diplomacy and problem solving skills; good computer and typing skills.
• Ability to deal effectively with employees, the public, and elected and appointed officials.
• General knowledge of Texas Statute pertaining to duties and requirements of the District Clerk.
• Valid Texas Driver’s License.
• Routinely required to take Defensive Driving through classes offered by Fort Bend County Risk Management and provide continual proof of vehicle insurance. 
• Must be eligible to become Passport Acceptance Agent in accordance with the U.S. Department of State regulations within 30 days of employment.
• Must complete Cyber Security Training; Must complete Annual PIA Training offered by the Office of the Attorney General;
• Required by statute to be deputized and bonded as Deputy District Clerk.

STARTING SALARY RANGE: $32.26 - $40.33 hourly based on qualifications

CLOSING DATE: Upon filling position

 
All full-time and part-time employees are members of the Texas County District Retirement System (TCDRS). Full-time employees also enjoy a wide-range of great benefits.
 
Fort Bend County is an equal opportunity employer, committed to non-discrimination in employment on any basis including race, color, religion or creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy status (including childbirth and related medical conditions), national origin, ethnicity, citizenship status, age (40 and over), physical or mental disability, genetic information, protected military and veteran status, political affiliation or beliefs, or any other classification protected by state, federal  and local  laws, unless  such classification is a bona fide occupational qualification.
 
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Fort Bend County is committed to providing equal opportunity and reasonable accommodations to employees with disabilities. FBC complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act and all other applicable federal, state and local laws regarding disability discrimination and accommodation.