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JOB DESCRIPTION:
Parish Administrator for Jefferson Davis Parish.

Salary Range: $85,000 to $125,000, depending on experience.

Summary:

This is a management position within the Parish Government’s administration. The Parish Administrator will supervise the Parish Government’s employees, and will direct and manage the activities of the Parish Government’s departments, on a day-to-day basis. The Parish Administrator will also assist the Police Jury in establishing strategic direction, policies, and procedures for the Parish Government. The Parish Administrator reports to and is supervised by the Police Jury, and must work through technical, social, and administrative challenges with a targeted solution-seeking approach.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Direct and supervise the work of professional, technical, and clerical personnel, and supervise the work of the parish engineer.
2. Review and report on the activities of each Parish Government department, including recommendations for revising procedures to improve various department operations.
3. Structure the Parish Government’s administration by defining an organizational chart, and recommend the creation and/or hiring of beneficial administrative personnel to the Police Jury.
4. Report to the Police Jury at called meetings, and report to the President of the Police Jury on an as needed basis, to keep him/her fully informed of the Parish Government’s activities and issues.
5. Prepare and administer the Parish Government’s budget, including the general review and monitoring of one-time or ongoing financial disbursements.
6. General responsibility for administering all contracts, intergovernmental programs, and grant funds for the Police Jury, including (to the extent necessary) reviewing bills and invoices from other governmental entities and commercial entities, and reporting to the finance committee on whether the amounts are reasonable and are owed based on the related contractual agreements.
7. Serve as representative and chief communications officer of the Police Jury, along with the Police Jury President, in matters relating to economic development, community development, multi-agency initiatives, and other issues.
8. Oversee the preparation of agendas for all Police Jury special, regular, or committee meetings.
9. Work closely with State and Federal Legislative Delegations and the State Police Jury Association to keep abreast of proposed legislation as it relates to the Parish.
10. Develop, manage, and maintain long and short-range goals, plans, and potential funding options, for various parish initiatives.
11. Identify and pursue grant opportunities.
12. Perform other duties of a similar nature or level.

Qualifications:

Education:  High School Diploma required.  Bachelor’s Degree in Public Administration, Business Administration, or a related field from an accredited college or university, or a Master’s level degree in combination with experience in governmental operations, is preferred. Certifications are a plus, including those in technology, accounting, or other business related areas.

Experience: Three or more years of progressive supervisory and administrative experience, in governmental positions is preferred. Other experience levels will be considered.

The following traits are also preferred:

1. Knowledge of the principles and practices of public/organizational administration and management.
2. Knowledge of the budgeting process, finances, and general accounting procedures.
3. General knowledge of State laws which pertain to the operation of Parish government.
4. Knowledge and experience in identifying need, application for, and administration of Federal and State grant, loan, and other financing programs.
5. Knowledge of current technologies used in the workplace, including word processing, database and spreadsheet programs, web-based applications, GIS, and familiarity with social media applications.

PLEASE NOTE: Applicants for the Parish Administrator position will be subject to a background check, and must provide three references to be contacted at the Police Jury’s discretion. Additionally, if hired, the Parish Administrator will be subject to a drug test.

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To apply please submit resumes and cover letters can be sent to: LPerson@JeffDavisDA.org