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    "description": "<h2>Overview</h2>\n<p>A career with Johnson County Government is more than just a job, it is an opportunity to serve a diverse and expanding community in meaningful ways. We challenge ourselves to be a different kind of government because we care deeply about our community and each other. Committed to our shared values, we provide excellent public service, seeking always to improve ourselves and our organization. We offer wonderful benefits, retirement plans, wellness incentives, a great organizational culture, and much more! </p>\n<h2>Job Description</h2>\n<p>Johnson County's County Manager's Office is looking to fill the position of <strong>Assistant to the County Manager</strong>.  This position is a critical and highly visible position that provides professional, analytical, and technical support to the County Manager to assist with meeting the demands and responsibilities of the County Manager’s Office. <em>This position will remain open until filled.  </em></p>\n<p> </p>\n<p>Responsibilities include:</p>\n<ul>\n <li>Leads the development of a high-performing organization through active demonstration of the county’s Pillars of Performance, encouraging leadership and empowerment at all levels of the organization; dedicates QII activities for self and staff; actively mentors, coaches, and collaborates with employees to enhance the county mission and vision, keeping in mind the common goal of leaving our community better than we found it.</li>\n <li>Serves as the principal strategic lead for operations of the County Manager’s Office in consultation with the County Manager. 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Assists in managing sensitive, confidential issues.</li>\n <li>Advises the County Manager's executive team on a broad range of organizational, operational, and policy matters, including departmental operations, long-range planning, development of strategic objectives, and negotiation and coordination with various outside organizations on strategic partnerships.</li>\n <li>Reviews and provides recommendations to the executive team on agenda items and COW/SS presentations. Provides guidance to departments regarding board processes, policy direction, and follow-through on Board actions.</li>\n <li>Oversees the development of BOCC and CMO department budgets; develops and maintains resource projections for short- and long-term needs; recommends adjustments to ensure fiscal responsibility; handles annual budget resource requests; and serves as the primary user of the various budget office software systems.</li>\n <li>Originates, develops, implements, and enforces administrative policies and procedures necessary to support and carry out official functions of the BOCC. 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Specified criteria may vary by Department/Agency.</em></p>\n<p> </p>\n<p>All County employees may be called upon to assist other departments/agencies in a declared emergency situation.</p>",
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