Lincoln County Schools

Job Description

CLASS TITLE: Director of Operations

CLASS CODE:  7463

REPORTS TO: Superintendent / Designee

APPROVED: April 18, 2024

NUMBER OF DAYS : 240 days

% INCREMENT: 20%

Requirements stated herein are minimum levels of knowledge, skills and/or abilities to qualify for this position. To perform the duties and responsibilities of this position successfully, the employee must possess the abilities and aptitudes to perform each task proficiently. "Ability" means to possess and apply both knowledge and skill.

The methods of meeting these requirements are sub­ject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate qualified individuals with disabili­ties.

Basic Function:

Plan, organize, coordinate and control several related functional units supervised by one or more levels of supervision involving diverse activities with difficult problem solving and significant direct or indirect financial impact.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Plan, organize, coordinate and control several related functional units supervised by one or more levels of supervision involving diverse activities with difficult problem solving and significant direct or indirect financial impact.
• Collaborate regularly with those in leadership roles of the operational systems division to plan, develop, and articulate a vision while providing guidance, direction, and support to build and lead a highly effective, innovative operational systems division.
• Communicate regularly with the Superintendent and serve as the spokesman to the community and other agencies regarding the requirements and needs of the district.
• Implement change and additions  within the operational systems division.
• Conducts meetings, as needed, to interpret changes in Board policy or administrative procedures, to provide guidance and support to programs within the division, to discuss program needs and plans for advancement, and to evaluate trends as they pertain to the areas of assigned responsibility.
• Develop an organization and staffing plan to assure attainment of objectives; make or recommend changes as appropriate.
• Assure internal controls are established, maintained and documented in compliance with organization directives.
• Comply with the public’s right to know laws and policies by responding to public information requests and coordinating responses to inquiries.
• Prepares state reports as required or directed.
• Conduct site visits to ensure continuity of operations and support activities are coordinated and effective.
• Plan, coordinate, arrange and schedule media related tours of facilities and programs.
• Support the organization's Affirmative Action Program by assuring equal employment opportunity in the hiring, placement, promotion or transfer of department personnel in all job categories.
• Administer personnel policies; assure employees are equitably treated as individuals; take corrective personnel action as appropriate; develop personnel requirements forecasts; assist in the hiring process by preparation of personnel requisitions, reviewing applications and conducting interviews; recommend specific personnel be hired; recommend salary actions, review performance and set achievement goals for subordinates.
• Work collaboratively with Directors/Coordinators within the Operational Systems Division to efficiently use resources and improve services.
• Coordinate the department's operations and activities; coordinate matters affecting other departments with those affected; cooperate with other departments on matters of organization-wide or mutual concern.
• Participate and represent the District in internal and external organization, boards and committees as requested and authorized by appropriate management directives and specific authorities.
• Perform related duties as assigned.

 KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES:

KNOWLEDGE OF:

• Practices, policies and procedures involved in the functional areas assigned.
• Modern office practices, procedures and equipment.
• Oral and written communication skills.
• Research methods and report writing techniques.
• Laws, rules and regulations related to assigned activities.
• District organization, operations, policies and objectives.
• Interpersonal skills using tact, patience and courtesy.
• Health and safety regulations.
• Principles and practices of administration, supervision and training.
• Technical aspects of field of specialty.
• Budget preparation and control.

ABILITY TO:

• Plan, organize, coordinate and control several related functional units supervised by one or more levels of supervision involving diverse activities with difficult problem solving and significant direct or indirect financial impact.
• Communicate both orally and in writing.
• Prepare and deliver oral presentations.
• Work cooperatively with others.
• Establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with others.
• Maintain records and prepare reports.
• Prioritize and schedule work.
• Train, supervise and evaluate personnel.
• Maintain current knowledge of technological advances in the field.
• Analyze situations accurately and adopt an effective course of action.
• Understand and work within scope of authority.
• Meet schedules and time lines.
• Plan and organize work.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• Work is performed while standing, sitting and/or walking
• Requires the ability to communicate effectively using speech, vision and hearing
• Requires the use of hands for simple grasping and fine manipulations
• Requires bending, squatting, crawling, climbing, reaching
• Requires the ability to lift, carry, push or pull light weights

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

Any combination of experience and education equivalent to: 

Experience:

• Five years related experience with at least three years in a supervisory capacity

Education:

• Bachelor’s Degree in related field of assignment

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: Salary and work year to be established by the Board and reflected in district salary schedules and individual employee contract.