County Social Services Business Officer II

Job Description This position report to the Director and is a part of the agency’s executive leadership team. This position oversees all fiscal administrative activities of DSS. This position administers and/or manages all fiscal and budgetary operations which involves developing, maintaining and monitoring the overall $20 million DSS budget. Maintaining the accounting structure, ensuring proper audit trails, preparing reports and monitoring finances for agency. Must also analyze and solve technical problems and interpret/apply state, county and federal regulations to agency operations to ensure maximization of revenues, proper expenditure levels and accurate/timely reporting. This management position is responsible for planning, organizing, and directing the business, personnel, administrative, reception, and computer staff in activities relating to fiscal operations, personnel matters, computer administration, quality assurance, training, and administrative support to the entire agency.         Minimum Education & Experience Graduation from a four-year college or university preferably with a major in business, public, or hospital administration, and five years administrative experience involving participation in the planning and management of a business or governmental program; or an equivalent combination of training and experience.   Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Thorough knowledge of the principles and practices of public and business administration, modern office procedures, practices, and equipment. Extensive knowledge of personnel, purchasing, and accounting practices and procedures. Ability to plan and direct fiscal and business services. Ability to select, train, and supervise employees engaged in business operations. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with associates, other state officials, and the general public.   Physical Requirements Work is mostly sedentary in a professional office environment. Must have the visual acuity to prepare and analyze data and figures, operate computer terminal, do extensive reading and determine the accuracy, neatness, and thoroughness of the work assigned.   Application Process All applicants must complete and submit an Online Application by the closing date at www.clevelandcounty.com SELECTION PROCESS:  Selection will be by structured assessment center interview process. Applications will be reviewed to select the best-qualified applicants for admission to the interview. Note: Normal work schedule Monday through Friday 8am – 5pm.