Salary
$79,872.00 - $114,984.00 Annually
Location
Longmont, CO
Job Type
Full-time
Job Number
6308(PM8)
Department
Parks and Open Space
Division
POS Administration
Opening Date
03/20/2025
Closing Date
3/30/2025 11:59 PM Mountain
FLSA
Exempt
- Description
- Benefits
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Description
Boulder County Parks and Open Space Department is seeking to hire a
Business Operations Supervisor. The Business Operations Supervisor performs complex professional management and supervision of the divisions day to day operations including financial approvals, and oversight for our human resources, grant coordination and rental property areas of operation. This position will supervise the Department HR Payroll Specialist, Department Grant Coordinator, the Rental Property Coordinator, and hourly positions. The position will report to the Administrative Division Manager.
This position is an integral part of a close working team in a small division which works closely in a collaborative manner with all elements of our department as well as across the county. We provide excellent customer services to each customer, every time by leading business development and standardizing best practices. If you are interested in joining a high functioning team of business professionals, we encourage you to apply.
This is a
full-time, benefited position that will work
Monday - Friday 8:00am - 4:30pm, with flexibility. This position will work
primarily remote and out of
5201 St. Vrain Rd., Longmont, Colorado. Under Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) guidelines, this position is
exempt.
Boulder County requires its employees to reside in the state of Colorado as of the first day of work.
Hiring Salary Range: $79,872.00 - $97,428.00 Annually
Tentative Hiring Timeline
- First Round Interviews: April 7th
- Second Round Interviews: April 9th
- Reference Check: April 10th
New employees receive an
80-hour bank (Download PDF reader) of vacation at the time of hire, in addition to 8 hours of both vacation and medical leave accruals each month
(Must not have been employed at Boulder County during the 12 months prior to re-hire date to qualify). Boulder County offers
bountiful benefits, including pension contributions.
Boulder County employees may qualify for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF). Visit studentaid.gov for more information.
Examples of Duties
- Plans, organizes, schedules, and supervises workflow functions as assigned for the business operations within the department
- Interfaces with internal offices and departments and external vendors
- Responsible for gathering information and assisting the Division manager in preparing data for analytical review.
- Oversees daily operations in the areas of human resources, grant coordination, back up payroll review & approvals, and training for the supervisor and management teams in areas of HR and grant opportunities as it pertains to the Department’s overall functions
- Draft’s, maintains & updates department’s policy, and procedures
- Assists in identifying any organizational development grant opportunities in conjunction with the Grant Coordinator
- Conducts performance appraisals, counsels’ employees concerning performance and recommends personnel actions in the areas of hiring, termination, and discipline.
- Coordinates special projects for the department or division as needed
- Ensures operations comply with county policies and legal requirements
- Prepares a variety of technical, narrative, and statistical reports, as needed
- Works with customers to identify and resolve current and projected major problem areas within the department
- Consistently works to improve the efficiencies of the Parks & Open Space in all areas of HR, grant coordination and rental properties processes, which includes incorporating best practices
- Provides coverage for the Division Manager
- Performs related duties, as required
- May be reassigned during emergency situations
Required Qualifications
PLEASE NOTE: When completing your application describe all relevant education and experience, as applications are assessed based on the required qualifications listed.
Resumes and other attachments are not accepted in lieu of completed applications and will not be reviewed in the initial screening process. Any personally identifiable information (PII) such as name and address will be redacted from applications that meet the minimum screening requirements and are forwarded to the hiring manager. If the hiring manager selects you to advance in the hiring process, your attachments will then be shared with the hiring team.
Education & Experience
Boulder County is looking for well qualified candidates to fill our positions. Any combination of relevant education and experience is encouraged. In this position, we are looking for a minimum of a high school graduation or equivalent and
five years of combined education and experience in a related field such as business operations, budget reporting, financial accounting, human resources, property management/lease & administration or grant coordination,
including two years of experience with a financial system (such as Oracle) or Payroll/timekeeping system (such as Kronos/Dimensions)
AND at least
one year in a supervisor capacity.
Additional Related Education May Be Considered Toward Required Experience.
DRIVER'S LICENSE & RELIABLE VEHICLE:
- Applicants must have a valid driver's license and a clean driving record
- For more information regarding a clean driving record, please click here.
Background Check
- A job offer is contingent on passing a background investigation
Cover Letter
- All applicants are required to attach a cover letter for this position
Supplemental Information
Preferred Qualifications
- Two or more years in a supervisor capacity directly supervising at least three or more full-time employees.
- At least 3 years’ experience with a financial system such as Oracle AR or AP Or Payroll &/or timekeeping software system such as Kronos or Dimensions.
Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities
- Working knowledge of professional accounting, purchasing and human resource principles and procedures especially as they relate to governmental practices
- Knowledgeable of county and departmental policies & regulations
- Thorough knowledge in budget management
- Skilled in use of a financial system in AR &/or AP modules
- Skilled in project & contract management involving multiple locations and multiple funding sources
- Skilled in contract oversight including managing large projects and budgets of up to 1 million dollars
- Ability to effectively communicate and provide education & guidance to facilitate streamlined processes in key areas such as hiring procedures & required financial approval procedures
- Ability to make clear and convincing arguments and presentations, effectively listen to others, and respond appropriately and must be open to change, new information, and unexpected obstacles
- Ability to ensure the protection of confidential information in compliance with applicable local, state, and federal requirements
- Ability to exhibit understanding, courtesy, tact, empathy, and concern and work effectively with people from varied backgrounds and situations
- Ability to work well independently, as well as to develop and maintain solid working relationships with staff from other Parks & Open Space programs, Boulder County departments & the public
Boulder County is a workplace dedicated to supporting individuals and families of all types and to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and respectful environment for all employees. We prohibit unlawful discrimination against applicants and employees on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, socio-economic status, sexual orientation, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.
Benefits
As well as offering competitive pay and a caring work environment, Boulder County offers employees an array of benefits. For all FTE and Term employees, we provide:
Outstanding options of comprehensive health plans that include vision and dental coverage. Information can be found HERE.Additional Benefits can be found HERE. (Download PDF reader)- Including:
- Family-forming benefits- infertility treatment, adoption and surrogacy reimbursements
- 12 weeks Paid Caregiver leave
- Breast feeding friendly-work environment
- Sick child care, an infants-at-work policy
- Access to LifeMart discount hub, including discounts on childcare centers, event tickets, travel and more!
- Access to a nationally-recognized wellness program
- Employee Assistance Program
- PERA 401k
- Social Security retirement plans
- Additional Life and Disability Insurance
- Critical Illness and Accidental Insurance
- County-paid tuition assistance
- Eligible for PSLF- Public Service Loan Forgiveness
- Free EcoPass
- Hospital Indemnity
- ID Theft Protection
- Pet Insurance
- 8 Hours of Paid Public Service Leave
Generous paid time off- Holidays
- New Year's Day January 1
- Martin Luther King's Birthday January
- Presidents' Day February
- Memorial Day May
- Juneteenth June 19
- Independence Day July 4
- Labor Day September
- Indigenous People's Day
- General Election Day November (first Tuesday after the first Monday, even years)
- Veterans' Day November 11
- Thanksgiving Day November
- Friday after Thanksgiving*
- Christmas Eve- ½ day (full day off depends on day of the week)
- Christmas Day December 25
- New Year’s Eve- ½ day (full day off depends on day of the week)
- Vacation**
- 80-hour bank of vacation at the time of hire
- Eight hours of vacation per month for the first year of continuous service, then accrue twelve hours of vacation per month after the first year of continuous service.
- Medical**
- Eight hours of medical leave for each month employed.
PERA- The County and all employees pay into both Social Security and PERA- Employer contribution to Social Security: 7.65% of salary
- Employer contribution to PERA (Local Government Division- most county employees: 14.76%
- The District Attorney’s Office observe Francis Xavier Cabrini Day on the first Monday in October and omit the Friday after Thanksgiving
- Vacation and Medical leave are based off of full time FTE accruals. Part-time FTE/term employees accrue leave based on the percentage of time they work.
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Please describe how you meet the minimum requirements of five years of relevant experience in business operations such as budget reporting, financial accounting, human resources, property management/lease & administration or grant coordination.
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Please describe how you meet the minimum requirement of two years’ experience with either a financial system (such as Oracle) and/or Payroll and/or timekeeping (such as Kronos/Dimensions).
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Please describe how you meet the minimum requirement of one year in a supervisor capacity.
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Did you attach a required cover letter? Please note, failure to attach a cover letter will result in an incomplete application.
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Do you meet the minimum requirement of a driver's license and clean driving record?
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Please detail any relevant experience working for local, state or federal government and the number of years’ experience, you may have.
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How has racial equity impacted you in the work environment?
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What does diversity, equity and inclusivity mean to you?
Required Question
Employer Boulder County
Address 2025 14th Street
Boulder, Colorado, 80302
Phone 303-441-3525
Website http://www.bouldercounty.org
