This is professional supervisory work in the personnel and office management for the district offices of the Miami-Dade Board of County Commissioners.

An employee in this class is responsible for managing the day to day functions of the County Commissioner's district offices. Responsibilities include preparing and setting town hall and community meetings for the Commissioner, coordinating other County staff involvement in such meetings, scheduling staff participation in community events and neighborhood improvement initiatives, and establishing a positive working relationship with other County agencies to facilitate the resolution of constituents' conflicts. The incumbent exercises independent judgment and professional managerial knowledge in directing the District Office for a County Commissioner in an effective manner. Supervision is exercised over subordinate professional and clerical support staff assigned to different phases of operations. General direction is received from a superior who holds the incumbent responsible for the achievement of desired goals and objectives.

ILLUSTRATIVE TASKS

Manages daily operations of a District Office.

Prepares and schedules town hall and community meetings for the Commissioner; coordinates other County staff involvement at such meetings for the timely resolution of citizen's conflicts.

Participates and coordinates office staff participation in community events and neighborhood improvement initiatives.

Establishes a positive working relationship with other County agencies in order to facilitate the resolution constituents' concerns.

Coordinates and attends special functions and weekends events

Performs other related duties as assigned.

KNOWLEDGES, ABILITIES AND SKILLS

Considerable knowledge of the mission, goals and objectives of the Board of County Commissioners and the Office of the Chair.

Considerable knowledge of supervisory principles and practices.

Knowledge of public relations and protocol principles and practices.

Knowledge of County government, rules and regulations.

Ability to direct, coordinate and supervise the work of subordinates in a manner conducive to full performance and high morale.

Ability to effectively coordinate different functions for the District Office of the Board of County Commissioners.

Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with subordinates, superiors and a variety of other County, public and private officials.

Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, verbally and in writing.

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