Chief Administrative Officer (Office of the Director) (Reserved for City of Austin Employees Only)

$100,630 - $130,832/Yr

City of Austin - Austin, TX

Part-time,Full-time - Manager

Austin, TX

Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support

About the position

The Chief Administrative Officer (CAO) serves as a strategic advisor and leader within the Watershed Protection Department, overseeing key administrative functions. This role is responsible for providing leadership to various sections including Human Resources, Administrative Services, Safety Resources & Emergency Management, and more. The CAO ensures efficient operations, aligns departmental policies with organizational goals, and fosters a culture of operational excellence and compliance.

Responsibilities

• Plans, organizes, directs, audits and controls support services within the department.
• Analyzes business and workforce needs to develop targeted strategies and implement operational plans.
• Aligns programmatic services and activities with desired departmental outcomes.
• Serves as a resource for the department's operational needs.
• Communicates business strategy to executive leadership and stakeholders.
• Provides solutions to complex problems and resolves difficult issues.
• Develops and monitors departmental budgets and ties budget needs to programs.
• Prepares and reviews reports to monitor performance results.
• Makes recommendations for purchasing and expenditures.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Accounting, Economics or related field.
• Five years of experience with department-wide budget programs or operational services, including three years in a supervisory role.
• Master's degree may substitute for two years of managerial experience.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience with multiple programs overseen by the CAO.
• Demonstrated ability to manage complex programs or tasks.
• Ability to travel to multiple sites as part of regular job duties.

Benefits

• Low-cost medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Paid leave time.
• Highly competitive retirement plan.
• Career development opportunities.