Executive Director - Human Resources & Risk Management

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF HUMAN RESOURCES & RISK MANAGEMENT

AMERICA’S DESTINATION

EL PASO COUNTY, COLORADO

EL PASO COUNTY Nestled below Pikes Peak, natures crown jewel of the Rocky Mountains, is El Paso County - America’s destination.

El Paso County has a little something for everyone and is home to eight municipalities each contributing to the geographic, economic, and social diversity of the community. With mountains to the west, forest to the north, and plains to the east, you can hike, bike, kayak, and explore without ever leaving the county.

A population of over 750,000 provides citizens a thriving downtown, family-friendly suburbs, and vast rural expanses. El Paso County residents also enjoy historic charm, world-class restaurants and accommodations, a growing cultural scene, and plenty of shopping options.

El Paso County is incredibly important to our nation. The county is home to 5 crucial military installations, from the prestigious United States Airforce Academy to Fort Carson. Each base supports a crucial strategic mission for our nation’s defense. Over 100,000 active or retired military personnel call El Paso County home.

Within it all is the El Paso County government. Our county government is the gold standard of efficiency, transparency, and respect for its citizens. The county is led by various elected officials and senior county leadership. Together, they collaborate with regional partners to solve complex problems and protect our most vulnerable.

DOWNTOWN COLORADO SPRINGS

ABOUT THE ROLE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR HUMAN RESOURCES & RISK MANAGEMENT The Executive Director of the El Paso County Department of Human Resources and Risk Management oversees, develops, and executes the Human Resources, Compensation, Risk Management, and Workers’ Compensation programs in support of El Paso County’s organizational goals. Provides leadership, administration, and planning of various functional areas of the Human Resources and Risk Management Department, including classification, compensation, employee relations, policy and procedure matters, recruitment and selection, staff development, risk management, workers’ compensation, safety, and training; ensures excellent service is provided to all El Paso County offices and departments.

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Bachelor’s degree in human resources, business administration, public administration, or related field; master’s degree preferred.

Minimum five (5) years of demonstrated managerial and administrative leadership experience; ten (10) years of experience preferred.

Minimum five (5) years of progressively responsible professional experience in human resources, of which at least three (3) years must be with a Federal, State, or Local government agency; risk management experience preferred.

Must be knowledgeable of organizational goals, relevant Federal and State laws, and ability to recognize and evaluate industry trends. Ability to interpret and apply Federal, State, and Local laws, regulations, and policies.

Skilled in cultural change management principles.

Skill in recognizing, investigating, and analyzing a variety of financial, operational, and administrative problems, developing alternatives and appropriate solutions.

Ability to analyze problems, identify solutions, project consequences of proposed actions and implement recommendations in support of goals.

Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.

Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with Elected Officials, Executive Directors, County staff, vendors, and the general public.

Ability to manage difficult situations in a professional and diplomatic manner.

Ability to maintain confidentiality.

Ability to direct, organize, and coordinate the activities of others.

Must be honest, truthful, trustworthy and display a high standard of ethical conduct; understands the impact of actions on the organization, self, and others.

Maintain regular and punctual attendance.

An equivalent combination of related education and experience may be substituted for the education and experience requirements above.

Must pass conditional post offer background investigation, motor vehicle record check, and drug screen.

GARDEN OF THE GODS PARK

IDEAL CANDIDATE The El Paso County Administrator is seeking a highly ethical, trustworthy, approachable, servant leader capable of continuing the legacy of a well-liked and highly regarded Executive Director who will retire this summer.

The County is looking for a high-level professional who: • Delivers customized human resources and risk management solutions for organizational challenges; consistently seeks and implements process improvement.

• Engages, inspires, and motivates others to reach their potential and peak performance.

• Fosters County culture by building an inclusive and diverse workforce while creating a positive climate to best help the County achieve its objectives.

• Anticipates and addresses difficult issues with courage, candor, professionalism, and the highest ethical standards.

• Manages daily complexity of leadership of a large organization with skill, poise, and calm.

• Operates effectively in rapidly changing or unknown circumstances.

• Persuades others by using compelling arguments to gain their support and commitment.

UNITED STATES AIR FORCE ACADEMY

THE BROADMOOR HOTEL

COMPENSATION Salary: $145,000 - $170,000 annually Vacation: 120 Hours per year, accumulated bi-weekly Personal Time: 24 hours, renews each year Holidays: 11 paid holidays each year Sick Leave: 96 hours per year, accumulated bi-weekly Retirement: El Paso County offers a competitive government retirement plan. More details are available in the El Paso County Retirement Plan Master Document.

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MANITOU SPRINGS, COLORADO

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Executive Director Human Resources & Risk Management

POSITION CLOSES OCTOBER 10, 2021

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