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HomeMy WebLinkAbout15A2084 BUSINESS ADMINISTRATOR 20210809PART I DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN RESOURCES COUNTY OF KAUAI 15A2084 Class Specifications for the Class: BUSINESS ADMINISTRATOR EM-05, BU-13X Duties Summary: Manages the business management functions in a major and complex operating department; advises and assists top level management; directs and coordinates administrative staff services and controls; and performs other related duties as required. Distinguishing Characteristics: This class is distinguished by its responsibility to provide top level assistance in the formulation of policies and procedures covering the overall operations a major and complex operating department in multiple areas which may include: business management, financial research and planning, human resources and other administrative staff services and controls, etc. Positions assigned to this class regularly provide services in program analysis and planning, organization and procedures to the various organizational components of the department. Examples of Duties: (The following are examples of duties and are not necessarily descriptive of any one position in this class. The omission of specific duties statements does not preclude management from assigning such duties if such duties are a logical assignment for the position). • Participates in the analysis and evaluation of departmental programs and the formulation of basic program plans; • Develops, implements and enforces policies, procedures and programs involving human resources, fiscal and other administrative matters that contribute positively towards the department’s goals and objectives; • Plans and directs the development of work measurement standards, statistical procedures and other means for budget justification; • Directs the preparation of departmental expenditure plans and the evaluation of program performance and financial trends; • Directs the preparation of forecasts of operating revenue and expenditures; recommends long-range financing measures; • Directs the evaluation of administrative methods and procedures of the department and recommends improvements; PART I BUSINESS ADMINISTRATOR 2 15A2084 • Directs the maintenance of manuals on organization, methods and procedures; • Provides oversight and advises departmental division heads on various business management operations; • Maintains appropriate liaison and effective working relationships with other County, State, and Federal agencies; • Develops and conducts the human resources and industrial relations program for the department; and • Performs other related duties as assigned. Knowledge of: Governmental organization and functions; principles and practices of public administration, organization and management, and public relations; research methods and techniques; administrative analysis; governmental finance administration, accounting and budgeting; labor relations and human resources management; program analysis and evaluation and governmental functions and organization; report writing; public speaking; statutes and ordinances relating to governmental functions and operations; pertinent Federal laws and regulations. Ability to: Plan, organize, direct and coordinate various administrative staff services; prepare clear and concise operating reports; interpret, explain and apply laws, rules and regulations; prepare budget justifications and compile operating budget; devise and modify accounting methods, techniques and practices; establish and maintain effective working relationships with others; speak effectively to individuals and groups; develop and analyze facts, make sound administrative decisions and recommend policies; develop manuals and related presentations. This is first specification for the new class, BUSINESS ADMINISTRATOR. Approved: August 9, 2021 (date) ANNETTE L. ANDERSON Director of Human Resources PART II DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN RESOURCES COUNTY OF KAUAI 15A2084 Minimum Qualification Specifications for the Class: BUSINESS ADMINISTRATOR EM-05, BU-13X Training & Experience: A combination of education and experience substantially equivalent to graduation from an accredited college or university with a baccalaureate degree in public or business administration, accounting, human resources or a related field, and: •six (6) years of professional administrative experience in government or private business activities. Qualifying Administrative Experience: Scope of work would include actively participating and has major responsibility for the development, management, execution and coordination of policies, programs and/or activities. Substitutions Allowed: The following may be substituted for education: A.General professional work experience or education credits can be substituted for up to two (2) years of the Bachelor’s degree such as: •Full time progressively responsible professional, technical or substantive work experience demonstrating the scope, level and quality of work comparable to a curriculum leading to an associate’s, bachelor's or master’s degree. •Successful completion of semester credits in a curriculum leading to a degree or diploma at an accredited community college, trades school, college, or university. (15 semester credits = 6 months). B.Specialized professional work experience in public or business administration, accounting, human resources or a related field or education credits in public or business administration, accounting, human resources or a related field can be substituted for up to two (2) years of the bachelor’s degree such as: •Full time progressively responsible professional, technical or substantive work experience demonstrating the scope, level and quality of work comparable to a curriculum leading to an associate’s, bachelor's or master’s degree. PART II BUSINESS ADMINISTRATOR 2 15A2084 • Successful completion of semester credits specific to public or business administration, accounting, human resources or a related field leading to a degree or diploma from an accredited community college, trades school, college, or university (15 semester credits = 6 months). C. A master’s degree or PhD in public or business administration, accounting, human resources or a related field may be substituted for the education requirement. The following may be substituted for experience: A. Successful completion of semester credits specific to public or business administration, accounting, human resources or a related field leading towards a Bachelor’s/Master’s/PhD degree from an accredited college or university, may be substituted up to one (1) year of the specialized work experience requirement. (15 semester credits = 6 months). B. A Master’s degree in public or business administration, accounting, human resources or a related field from an accredited college or university may be substituted for one (1) year of the specialized work experience requirement. C. A Doctorate degree public or business administration, accounting, human resources or a related field from an accredited college or university may be substituted for one (1) year of the specialized work experience requirement. If a degree is used to substitute for the education requirement, it may not be used again towards the experience requirement. If work experience is used to substitute for education, it may not be used again to meet the experience requirement. If the applicant holds more than one degree, transcripts must be provided and a thorough review will be conducted by the DHR staff in order for more than one degree to be credited towards the minimum qualification requirements. Additional degrees can be considered if obtained independently through mutually exclusive classes from another degree being considered. Substitutions will be used to the advantage of the applicant. Quality of Experience: Possession of the required number of years of experience will not in itself be accepted as proof of qualification for a position. The applicant's overall experience must have been of such scope and level of responsibility as to conclusively demonstrate that he/she has the ability to perform the duties of the position for which he/she is being considered. License Requirement: Possession of the appropriate licenses or certificates as required of the position. PART II BUSINESS ADMINISTRATOR 3 15A2084 Selective Certification: Specialized knowledge, skills and abilities may be required to perform the duties of some positions. For such positions, Selective Certification Requirements may be established and certification may be restricted to eligibles who possess the pertinent experience and/or training required to perform the duties of the position. Agencies requesting Selective Certification must show the connection between the kind of training and/or experience on which they wish to base selective certification and the duties of the position to be filled. Tests: Applicants may be required to qualify on an appropriate examination. Health and Physical Condition Requirements: Persons seeking appointment to positions in this class must meet the health and physical condition standards deemed necessary and proper to perform the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodations. Physical Effort Grouping: Light This is first specification for the new class, BUSINESS ADMINISTRATOR. Approved: August 9, 2021 (date) ANNETTE L. ANDERSON Director of Human Resources