County Attorney's Office Chief of Staff (Internal County Attorney’s Office applicants only)

Description

Hennepin County Attorney's Office (HCAO) is seeking a Chief of Staff. This position will provide support in leading the day-to-day operations of the office, serve as strategic advisor to the County Attorney and executive leadership team, and oversee the implementation of initiatives and projects across the office. In addition to internal responsibilities, the Chief of Staff will also serve in an external-facing role as a liaison between our office and key stakeholders.

• Serve as a member of the HCAO executive leadership team.
• Advise and assist the County Attorney in the oversight and implementation of departmental goals and initiatives.
• Represent the County Attorney at community engagement activities, or conferences that further the department’s mission and collaborative initiatives.
• Manage the County Attorney’s time, priorities, and political agenda.
• Manage security needs as well as real and perceived threats to elected and evaluating risk factors when making critical business decisions.
• Present information to elected officials or stakeholders on behalf of the County Attorney.
• Plan, organize, and supervise complex departmental projects.
• Develop and direct policy and procedures for the department.
• Serve as liaison between HCAO and constituents.

• One of the following:
  • Nine years of experience related to organizational operations or programs or a specialty area appropriate to the position.
  • Bachelor's degree in business administration or other field appropriate to the position and five years of experience related to organizational operations or programs or a specialty area appropriate to the position.

• Experience:
  • Working with executive-level leaders, including directly supporting an elected official.
  • Working with legal procedures and court systems.
  • Managing multiple projects while being responsive to immediate unexpected demands.
• Experience addressing racial equity, gender equity, LGBTQIA equity, neurodiversity equity, and differing ability equity.
• Knowledge of government structures and political dynamics
• Ability to:
  • Anticipate potential ramifications of choices/decisions made and advise in advance of taking action.
  • Anticipate needs and solve problems before they arise, and contribute to decision-making.
  • Build and nurture collaborative relationships with a variety of customers/partners, both internal and external.
• Strong discretion, sound judgment, and the ability to handle confidential matters appropriately.
• Strong interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.

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This position may have access to systems or other documentation that contains HIPAA data.

Invitations to interview will be based upon an assessment of education and experience. Final candidates may be required to complete a criminal background check.