The Director of Operations is responsible for the day-to-day operations including providing effective methods in the administration of Scio Township government. The Director of Operations will develop, interpret, and implement Township procedures and ensure compliance with these policies and procedures, as well as statutes and ordinances. The Director of Operations will develop reports, communication strategies and organizational planning. The Director of Operations is responsible for the various areas of operations but may not necessarily be performing individual tasks and may delegate as needed.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Demonstrated effective verbal and written communication skills including public presentations in gathering data, conducting research, preparing accurate and timely records, reports, notices, and letters.
Ability to lead an organization and interact with tact and diplomacy.
Five to seven years of experience supervising, mentoring and professionally developing staff.
Ability to work proactively in an organization both independently and interactively as part of a team.
Strong interpersonal skills in engaging with staff, residents, and the public.
Supervision of:
• Office Coordinator
• Utilities Director
• Contracts (e.g. Sheriff, Engineer, Planning)
• Parks, Preserves, Pathways Director
• Project Management
• Information Technology
• Code Enforcement
Qualifications:
• Bachelor's degree in public administration, business administration/operations or associated area.
• Five to seven years of administrative/professional work with experience in government/public administration, including purchasing and contracting, is preferred.
• Strong organizational skills with competency and experience using technical and administrative tools including Microsoft Office Suite and ERP (enterprise resource program).
