Job Title: Extension County Manager - Laurel County
Requisition Number: RE45147
Department Name: 81E03: KCES Region East Area 03
Work Location: London, KY
Grade Level: 00
Type of Position: Staff
Position Time Status : Full-Time
Required Education: No set minimum requirements.
Click here for more information about equivalencies:: Required Related Experience: No set minimum requirements.
Required License/Registration/Certification: None
Physical Requirements: Lifting, pushing, pulling objects up to 25 pounds; sitting for long periods of time.
Shift: Monday-Friday (8:00am – 4:30pm); occasional nights, weekends or holidays may be required.
Job Summary: Extension County Manager – Laurel County
Location: London, KY
The Extension County Manager will provide leadership for all aspects of the Cooperative Extension Service in the county. The County Manager responsibilities include:
(1) serve as a liaison to the District Board in the County; coordinating with the Area Extension Director
(2) ensure accountability throughout the County Extension service while maintaining positive public relations
(3) supervise and/or oversee county office staff
(4) develop strong intra-office and intra-county relationships
(5) foster teamwork and collaboration throughout office staff and county partnerships
(6) respond to county and Extension issues in a timely manner
(7) ensure that all youth and adults have an equal opportunity to participate in Extension programs regardless of race, color, age, sex, religion, disability, or national origin
All staff in a county will support the dissemination of useful and practical information on subjects relating to Agriculture, Family Consumer Sciences, 4-H and Community and Rural Development as outlined in the KRS statues 164.605 to 164.675.
State law requires a national and state criminal background check and a letter from the Cabinet for Health and Family Services stating the employee is clear to hire based on no findings of substantiated child abuse or neglect found through a background check of child abuse and neglect records as a condition of employment or involvement in this program.
The salary range for this position is $41,950 – $66,500 Does this position have supervisory responsibilities? : Yes
Preferred Education/Experience: Exhibits outstanding leadership, interpersonal relationship building, and employee coaching and development skills. Must be able to provide meaningful feedback, both written and verbal, on performance. General understanding of various employment laws and practices. Knowledge of basic economics, budgeting, and accounting principles and practices. Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Ability to practice high levels of confidentiality. Willingness to work evenings and weekends. Proficient in Microsoft office applications and Quick Books.
Deadline to Apply: 05/21/2024
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