Chief of Staff Harris County Office of Purchasing Agent at Harris County

Position DescriptionUnder the guidance of the Purchasing Agent the Chief of Staff provides strategic leadership and executive support to the Office of the Purchasing Agent. The role ensures alignment of priorities across all divisions manages high-level coordination with Commissioners Court and serves as the central point of integration for departmental initiatives.The Chief of Staff develops and implements strategies processes and best practices that advance the Countys procurement operations while ensuring transparency compliance and accountability. The position requires exceptional leadership organizational and communication skills to foster collaboration across Harris County departments and with external stakeholders.Duties & ResponsibilitiesServe as a principal advisor to the Purchasing Agent providing strategic counsel and managing executive priorities. Coordinate with division directors to ensure consistent execution of the departments missionProvide oversight and guidance to the toward the preparation review and submission of Commissioners Court agenda items and ensure accurate timely communication with Court members elected officials and County leadershipLead development and implementation of department-wide strategies process improvements and operational standards to strengthen efficiency compliance and service deliveryFacilitate collaboration with Harris County departments the Auditors Office the Office of Management and Budget and other partners to align procurement practices with County policies and statutory requirementsEnsure clear and accurate dissemination of procurement policies procedures and statutory updates to internal staff County departments vendors and external stakeholdersProvide guidance and support to functions such as training compliance vendor relations and internal communications to ensure alignment with executive prioritiesMonitor departmental performance through metrics and Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) and provide executive-level reporting and recommendations to the Purchasing AgentCoordinate the representation of the Office of the Purchasing Agent in interactions with elected officials department heads vendors and community stakeholdersPromote a culture of continuous improvement encourages innovative solutions and resolve complex operational challengesOther job-related duties as assigned by the Purchasing AgentHarris County is an Equal Opportunity Employer you need special services or accommodations please call or email.This position is subject to a criminal history check. Only relevant convictions will be considered and even when considered may not automatically disqualify the candidate.RequirementsEducation & ExperienceAdvanced degree in Business Data Public Policy or a directly related field and eight (8) years including five (5) years of supervisory or managerial experience ORBachelors Degree and ten (10) years of relevant work experience including five (5) years of supervisory or managerial experience ORAssociate Degree in a directly related field and twelve (12) years of relevant work experience including five (5) years of supervisory or managerial experienceKnowledge Skills & AbilitiesStrong leadership strategic planning and project management skillsExceptional organizational ability with demonstrated experience managing multiple priorities and stakeholdersSuperior written and verbal communication skills with the ability to draft executive-level correspondence and present to Commissioners Court and senior leadershipProficiency in Microsoft Suite and Microsoft Business Intelligence toolsAbility to analyze and evaluate programs policies and procedures; establish and track KPIs; and provide actionable recommendations (PMP a plus)Capacity to build consensus manage change and influence stakeholders at all levelsNOTE:Qualifying education experience knowledge and skills must be documented on your job application. You may attach a resume to the application as supporting documentationbutONLY information stated on the application will be used for consideration. See Resumewill not be accepted for qualifications.PreferencesPrior managerial experienceCertification in Project Management Six Sigma or related skillsGeneral InformationTypical Work Hours of Work:This is a full-time positionMonday - Friday from 8am - 5pmOccasional weekends holidays and overtime may be required based on the specific needs and demands of the departmentReports To:Purchasing AgentLocation:Harris County Purchasing Office Building1111 Fannin St 12th FloorHouston TX 77002Employment may be contingent on passing a drug screen and meeting other standards.Due to a high volume of applications positions may close prior to the advertised closing date or at the discretion of the Hiring Department.Required Experience:Senior IC Key Skills Compliance Management,Customer Retention,Quality Assurance,Customer Service,Extensive Knowledge,Account Management,Front Office,Telephone Calls,Needs Analysis,Cold calls,Business Relationships,Customer Complaints,Sales Goals,Sales Process,New Clients Employment Type : Full-Time Experience: years Vacancy: 1