Senior Chief of Staff

El Paso County (TX) - El Paso, TX

Full-time - Senior

El Paso, TX

Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support

About the position

Under administrative direction, manage and oversee the administrative operations for the Mayor's Office. This position involves planning and directing all administrative, financial, and operational activities for the Mayor's Office, organizing and prioritizing critical issues, and acting as a point of contact between top management and other stakeholders. The role includes providing oversight and guidance on high-importance projects, advising the Mayor, and managing support staff. Additionally, the position requires developing and executing goals and standards for meeting daily deadlines, establishing schedules for procedural improvements, and managing community relationships to achieve objectives.

Responsibilities

• Plan and direct all administrative, financial, and operational activities for the Mayor's Office.
• Organize and prioritize critical issues and required information for the Mayor.
• Act as a point of contact between top management and other stakeholders.
• Provide oversight and guidance on projects of high importance.
• Act as an advisor to the Mayor.
• Manage and conduct research to assess community needs and evaluate program effectiveness.
• Carry out the Mayor's directives and ensure orderly municipal business operations.
• Provide administrative support to the Mayor, including supervising administrative staff.
• Write and edit communication materials for the Mayor.
• Prepare budget requests and conduct expenditure and revenue analysis.
• Serve as the liaison between the Mayor's Office, other City departments, and outside agencies.
• Represent the Mayor at public conferences and meetings in their absence.
• Supervise assigned personnel, including scheduling, assigning, and evaluating work.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Business or Public Administration or a related field.
• Five (5) years of professional government experience or experience in managing and directing a complex organization.
• Two (2) years of executive level support services experience.
• Valid Class 'C' Texas Driver's License or equivalent from another state.