Department Business Manager (Operations Manager)

The Forsyth County Department of Social Services is seeking to hire a Department Business Manager to oversee the operations of the Social Services building, administrative and services units.

Responsibilities include oversight of the mailroom functions, scanning processes, data entry needs, IT security, building security, building cleanliness and upkeep, interpreting staff & other functions that arise.

The Department Business Manager over operations will be responsible for the organization and supervision of department operations, personnel administration, purchasing, office services, and other general managerial functions. Work includes ensuring compliance with all Federal & State IT security mandates and annual reporting.

This person will also track spending levels for supplies, small office equipment & furniture, and capital improvement projects. Additionally, the Operations Manager will be responsible for managing the retention, storage, and destruction of records based on Federal & State mandates.

Graduation from a four-year college with a degree in business administration, accounting or related field and at least three years of experience in financial management.

Prefer prior experience in planning and managing a business or governmental program.

A higher education level may be considered as a substitution for all or part of the experience requirement.

A four-year degree outside of the relevant academic field plus additional years of relevant experience may also be considered.

Valid driver's license required.

Department Hiring Preferences Include

• Four-year degree in business, public, or hospital administration
• Five years of administrative experience in the planning and management of a business or
  
  

governmental program

The ideal candidate will possess the following knowledge, skills & abilities:

• Considerable knowledge of the principles and practices of public & business administration;
• Considerable knowledge of modern office procedures, practices & equipment;
• Considerable knowledge of the organization and structure of state & local governmental
  
  

and volunteer agencies;

• Considerable knowledge of budgeting, procurement, and operational practices & procedures;
• Ability to select, train & supervise employees engaged in business operations and;
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with other employees, County & State officials, and the general public.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and workgroups to implement leadership's vision and strategic plan.
  
  

Essential duties and responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Plans, organizes, and supervises the preparation of the annual agency operations including Safety and Emergency management;
• Properly procure all agency needs as it pertains to facility and campus needs
• Reviews requests from Division Managers for appropriateness;
• Ensure resource utilization appropriately managed;
• Compiles information such as cost estimates, budget reports & statistical data;
• Analyzes operational problems and recommends new or revised procedures;
• Supervises an administrative staff responsible for building operations, system security,
  
  

contracts for security & facility upkeep including grounds and parking.

This position calls for the ability to work in a fast-paced, evolving environment. Minimal telework is of for this position as oversight of the building requires physical presence.