Senior Budget Director & CAO Liaison

Butte County, CA; Oroville (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Butte County is seeking an accomplished leader to serve as the Chief Administrative Office liaison and project manager. The role requires guiding complex administrative operations, supervising a team, and representing the CAO in interactions with internal departments and external partners.

The successful candidate will display strong judgment, organizational skill, and the ability to develop and communicate policy recommendations to the Board of Supervisors. FLSA: Exempt.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required; five years of progressively responsible governmental experience preferred.
• Strong leadership, organizational, and communication skills.
• Ability to represent the CAO with internal departments, external partners and the community.

Responsibilities

• Conduct complex operations analyses to resolve budget, administrative and management issues.
• Coordinate planning and implementation of the annual county budget process; monitor budget cycle and approvals.
• supervise staff through delegation and performance evaluations; provide coaching and develop staff skills.
• Represent the county to external agencies and negotiate intergovernmental agreements.
• Provide clear information and analysis to the CAO and Board of Supervisors; prepare reports and presentations.

Skills

Leadership

Budget analysis

Project management

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in public administration, business administration or related field

Job description

Butte County is seeking an accomplished leader to serve as the Chief Administrative Office liaison and project manager. The role requires guiding complex administrative operations, supervising a team, and representing the CAO in interactions with internal departments and external partners.

The successful candidate will display strong judgment, organizational skill, and the ability to develop and communicate policy recommendations to the Board of Supervisors. FLSA: Exempt.