Assistant Division Administrator DA Office

Job Description

Job Summary

In conjunction with District Attorney Division Administrators, manages the personnel assets and guides the overall direction, growth, budget, and culture of the division. Manages division programs, personnel, and initiatives in accordance with the District Attorney's policies. Works in concert with the Division Administrators, Chief Deputies, and the District Attorney to develop the strategic planning process of programs to meet goals and objectives.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in a related field, plus six (6) years of related experience, of which two (2) years must have been in a supervisory capacity; OR an equivalent combination of related education and experience. Education may not be substituted for the required supervisory experience.

Due to the nature of this position, the successful applicant must pass a required background check through fingerprinting and enrollment in the continuous RAP Back (Record of Arrest and Prosecution Back) program in accordance with current County Human Resources policy requirements.

Essential Functions

• Assists in the overall leadership of the division by providing input in the areas of planning, staffing, program development, budgeting, and total division operation.• Assists with and implements strategic initiatives and goals for the division.• Keeps the Division Administrator apprised of the organizational climate, identifies actual or anticipated problems, and provides consultative assistance.• Oversees, directs, and provides continuous oversight for the development and operation of assigned programs.• Evaluates the allocation of division staffing resources and makes recommendations for effective and efficient service delivery.• Assists with monitoring and managing the division's budget.• Manages, directs, and coordinates activities through managers and supervisors, including hiring, firing, promoting, orienting, training, assigning and reviewing work performance, annual work performance appraisals, and discipline.• Assists with the development, recommendation, and implementation of policies and procedures necessary for the effective management and operation of the division.• Ensures compliance with policies, procedures, laws, and regulations.• Establishes and maintains effective working relationships with internal and external stakeholders.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSA)

Knowledge of:

• Program management• Staff development• Organizational development• Budget preparation and management• Strategic planning• Project development• Mentoring and coaching

Skils and Abilities to:

• Work with computer software related to job-specific duties• Manage the financial aspects of the division• Resolve conflict effectively• Communicate effectively both verbally and in writing• Analyze and solve problems• Supervise effectively• Establish and maintain appropriate working and supervisory relationships• Act independently• Develop, interpret, and administer policies and procedures

Additional Information

Work duties are typically performed in a general office setting.