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County Executive, Planning and Budget Office, Travis County

Job Description

Summary of Role

Travis County is seeking candidates with a successful background of service in the management areas of strategic planning, budgeting, human resources, county corporations, transition and succession planning.

Strong emphasis on senior executive level management experience with demonstrated interpersonal and consensus building skills.

Proven track record in financial management and budgeting, team building and organizational relations a plus.

This role is an exempt, salaried position, reporting directly to the Commissioners Court and part of the Operational Planning Team.

Job Requirements

Minimum Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Management, Public Administration AND eight (8) years professional management and leadership experience with Finance, Budget, and/or Human Resources at the executive level of state or local government. PLUS five (5) years senior administrative level experience developing, implementing and managing goals and objectives with significant organizational impact.

Preferred Education

Master's/advanced degree in Business Administration (MBA), Public Administration (MPA), or a field directly related to one or more of the functional areas within the Planning and Budget Office.

Benefits

Employment at Travis County comes with a full array of benefits. We offer comprehensive health insurance, a health and wellness clinic, longevity pay, paid vacation leave, paid sick leave, County holidays, and Personal Holidays. In addition, Travis County offers an industry competitive salary structure and a friendly, stable work environment in beautiful Central Texas.

Salary

$125,230 to $144,637 Annually, commensurate with experience.

Criminal, Educational, Reference and Employment Checks conducted.

Candidates may make application for consideration at Travis County's website:

http://www.co.travis.tx.us/human_resources/jobs/opportunities.asp