Administrative Services Deputy Director
Apply NowCompany: Pueblo County, CO
Location: Pueblo, CO 81001
Description:
Salary: $33.54 - $50.31 Hourly
Location : Pueblo, CO
Job Type: Full Time
Job Number: 02202
Department: Detention
Opening Date: 04/01/2025
Closing Date: 4/10/2025 11:59 PM Mountain
FLSA: Non-Exempt
Bargaining Unit: N/A
Position Summary
Assists with administrative and business functions and personnel for the Sheriff's Office Administrative Services Division. Performs professional level research and analysis.
What You Will Do
Essential Functions
% TIMEAssists Director with the fiscal accounting and reporting functions of the department. Ensures accurate and timely posting and maintenance of accounts and records; approves expenditures.40%Oversees handling of all money for Sheriff's Office, including but not limited to inmate money and front reception money.5%Assists Director with personnel and human resources administration and also overall budgeting, financial account and reporting for the office.10%Assists with the development and analyzation of the department budget; prepares and reviews periodic status reports; briefs directors and division on budget issues; works with Budget and executive management to adjust, forecast and implement budget.10%Performs professional level accounting activities for department or division; prepares and monitors financial reports; oversees work of accounting technicians; acts as a main liaison with the Budget and Finance Department; researches and responds to issues and inquiries; conducts financial analysis.10%Assists with department/division contracts and purchases; negotiates and resolves related issues; serves as part of internal contract and purchasing review team.5%Assists with preparation and monitoring of department/division grants; performs grant accounting. Assists with development, implementation and distribution of division's annual report; writes and reviews content including text, activities and financial reports.10%Represents the department and/or County in interdepartmental, interagency, community and professional meetings as required.5%Assumes supervisor duties for Director on a temporary basis and as assigned.5%Additional ResponsibilitiesSolicits changes to improve procedures that would result in efficiencies, cost savings and safety.
Schedules meetings with employees on regular basis to provide adequate information to ensure active communication at all levels.General RequirementsPerforms additional tasks as assigned, including filling in for other staff as necessary and/or required.
May be required to work alternate schedules and/or in other work locations.
If classified as a non-exempt employee, may be required to work mandatory overtime.
Possess excellent oral and written skills to communicate effectively, including but not limited to communicating actively, clearly, and regularly with supervisors and/or co-workers on all work-related topics.
Understands, observes, enforces, and complies with all Governmental, Pueblo County, and Departmental policies, procedures, and protocols when performing job duties both on and off Pueblo County premises.
Establishes and maintains professional working relationships with all Pueblo County employees, customers, vendors, and community members.
May be required to effectively manage multiple projects, deal with stressful situations, and adapt to sudden and unexpected changes in work assignments.
What You Have
Candidatesmustbeatleast21yearsofage,haveahighschooldiplomaorGED,andavaliddriver's license. A Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration, Finance, Accounting, Public Administration, or Human Resources Management is required. A minimum of four (4) years or more of progressively responsible experience performing and directing administrative services that include budget administration, fiscal accounting, and human resources is required. (The substitution of any combination of relevant and related education, training, and/or experience that provides the required knowledge, skills, and ability may be considered.)
The selection process includes, but is not limited to, a panel interview. Prior to employment, candidates will complete a background investigation, polygraph examination, and physical examination to include a drug screen. The expected duration of the selection process will not normally exceed two months. Candidates not selected may reapply in the future. Although the entire pay range is posted, this position starts at the minimum of $33.54 per hour.
What Pueblo County Offers
EMPLOYEE BENEFITS SUMMARY
2025
HOLIDAYS
* = Regular Part-Time Employees who are scheduled to work on a 2025 Holiday will receive Holiday Pay for two (2) of the Holidays of their choice (marked with the single asterisk * above) as approved by their Elected Official or Department Director
*** The above 2025 Holiday Schedule resolution number 24-215 was approved by the Board of County Commissioners on October 15th, 2024***
DEPARTMENTS SCHEDULED TO WORK ON HOLIDAYS
Due to operational requirements, some employees will be required to work on holidays. The employee must take the holiday by the end of the month following the holiday at a date approved by their Elected Official or Department Director
SICK LEAVE
Regular full-time employees accrue eight (8) hours per month with a maximum accrual of 960 hours.
VACATION LEAVE
RETIREMENT
All Regular Full-Time employees and Elected Officials are required to participate in the County Retirement Plan upon completion of one (1) month of continuous employment. A pre-tax deduction of 8.25% will be deducted from the employee's monthly pay.
EMPLOYER MEDICAL CONTRIBUTION
Pueblo County's contribution toward the purchase of your benefit options on a tiered approach and based on which medical plan you elect.
If Benefit Selections:
MEDICAL INSURANCE - ANTHEM BLUE CROSS/BLUE SHIELD (optional)
HIGH DEDUCTIBLE HEALTH PLANEmployee Only Employee + 1 Family
Plan Cost $747.00 $1,401.00 $1,933.00
Employer Contribution $776.00 $1,286.00 $1,742.00
Employee Contribution -$29.00 $115.00 $191.00
LOW HMOEmployee Only Employee + 1 Family
Plan Cost $943.00 $1,818.00 $2,514.00
Employer Contribution $786.00 $1,311.00 $1,776.00
Employee Contribution $157.00 $507.00 $738.00
HMO/DedEmployee Only Employee + 1 Family
Plan Cost $907.00 $1,749.00 $2,417.00
Employer Contribution $783.00 $1,307.00 $1,770.00
Employee Contribution $123.00 $442.00 $647.00
PPO
Employee Only Employee + 1 Family
Plan Cost $807.00 $1,556.00 $2,135.00
Employer Contribution $778.00 $1,296.00 $1,753.00
Employee Contribution $29.00 $260.00 $382.00
DENTAL INSURANCE - AMERITAS (optional)
Employee Only Employee + 1 Family
Plan Cost $27.00 $60.00 $91.00
Employer Contribution $7.00 $17.00 $25.00
Employee Contribution $20.00 $43.00 $66.00
VISION INSURANCE - ANTHEM BLUE CROSS/BLUE SHIELD (optional)
Employee Only Employee + 1 Family
Plan Cost $6.00 $12.00 $19.00
Employer Contribution $0.00 $0.00 $0.00
Employee Contribution $6.00 $12.00 $19.00
Note: There is no Employer Contribution to Vision Insurance
LONG TERM DISABILITY - THE STANDARD (required)
Coverage pays 60% of your wages up to $4,800 with a 90-day waiting period.
Your monthly cost = (monthly pay)/100 x 0.410
BASIC LIFE AND AD&D BENEFIT (required)
Employees are required to purchase the basic option for $3.10, however, they may elect to purchase additional coverage.
FLEXIBLE SPENDING ACCOUNT (optional)
This benefit allows you to pay for certain expenses (medical and/or dependent care needs) with "pre-tax" dollars. You specify the dollar amount you would like deducted from your monthly paycheck (minimum of $25), then when you incur an eligible expense, you pay it. Then you submit a claim form and original receipt for reimbursement.
Note: According to IRS rules, any funds left in your FSA account(s) at the end of the year cannot be returned to you. They are considered "use or lose" funds.
ADDITIONAL INSURANCES/BENEFITS (optional)
For hiring related questions, please contact WPC - Workplace Policy & Compliance; HR Staffing at: hrstaffing@pueblocounty.us
For benefits related questions, please contact TPS - Talent & People Services; HR Benefits at: hrbenefits@pueblocounty.us
01
Are you at least 21 years of age?
02
Do you have a high school diploma or GED?
03
Do you have a valid driver's license?
04
Have you ever been convicted of a felony OR are you currently awaiting a disposition for a felony charge?
05
Do you have a Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration, Finance, Accounting, Public Administration, or Human Resources Management?
06
Do you have a minimum of four (4) years or more of progressively responsible experience performing and directing administrative services that include budget administration, fiscal accounting, and human resources?
Required Question
Location : Pueblo, CO
Job Type: Full Time
Job Number: 02202
Department: Detention
Opening Date: 04/01/2025
Closing Date: 4/10/2025 11:59 PM Mountain
FLSA: Non-Exempt
Bargaining Unit: N/A
Position Summary
Assists with administrative and business functions and personnel for the Sheriff's Office Administrative Services Division. Performs professional level research and analysis.
What You Will Do
Essential Functions
% TIMEAssists Director with the fiscal accounting and reporting functions of the department. Ensures accurate and timely posting and maintenance of accounts and records; approves expenditures.40%Oversees handling of all money for Sheriff's Office, including but not limited to inmate money and front reception money.5%Assists Director with personnel and human resources administration and also overall budgeting, financial account and reporting for the office.10%Assists with the development and analyzation of the department budget; prepares and reviews periodic status reports; briefs directors and division on budget issues; works with Budget and executive management to adjust, forecast and implement budget.10%Performs professional level accounting activities for department or division; prepares and monitors financial reports; oversees work of accounting technicians; acts as a main liaison with the Budget and Finance Department; researches and responds to issues and inquiries; conducts financial analysis.10%Assists with department/division contracts and purchases; negotiates and resolves related issues; serves as part of internal contract and purchasing review team.5%Assists with preparation and monitoring of department/division grants; performs grant accounting. Assists with development, implementation and distribution of division's annual report; writes and reviews content including text, activities and financial reports.10%Represents the department and/or County in interdepartmental, interagency, community and professional meetings as required.5%Assumes supervisor duties for Director on a temporary basis and as assigned.5%Additional ResponsibilitiesSolicits changes to improve procedures that would result in efficiencies, cost savings and safety.
Schedules meetings with employees on regular basis to provide adequate information to ensure active communication at all levels.General RequirementsPerforms additional tasks as assigned, including filling in for other staff as necessary and/or required.
May be required to work alternate schedules and/or in other work locations.
If classified as a non-exempt employee, may be required to work mandatory overtime.
Possess excellent oral and written skills to communicate effectively, including but not limited to communicating actively, clearly, and regularly with supervisors and/or co-workers on all work-related topics.
Understands, observes, enforces, and complies with all Governmental, Pueblo County, and Departmental policies, procedures, and protocols when performing job duties both on and off Pueblo County premises.
Establishes and maintains professional working relationships with all Pueblo County employees, customers, vendors, and community members.
May be required to effectively manage multiple projects, deal with stressful situations, and adapt to sudden and unexpected changes in work assignments.
What You Have
Candidatesmustbeatleast21yearsofage,haveahighschooldiplomaorGED,andavaliddriver's license. A Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration, Finance, Accounting, Public Administration, or Human Resources Management is required. A minimum of four (4) years or more of progressively responsible experience performing and directing administrative services that include budget administration, fiscal accounting, and human resources is required. (The substitution of any combination of relevant and related education, training, and/or experience that provides the required knowledge, skills, and ability may be considered.)
The selection process includes, but is not limited to, a panel interview. Prior to employment, candidates will complete a background investigation, polygraph examination, and physical examination to include a drug screen. The expected duration of the selection process will not normally exceed two months. Candidates not selected may reapply in the future. Although the entire pay range is posted, this position starts at the minimum of $33.54 per hour.
What Pueblo County Offers
- Shift differential pay
- Referral/Recruitment incentives
- Trainer pay
- Tuition reimbursement
- Take-home vehicle (Patrol)
- Opportunity to work in many diverse areas
- Comprehensive Benefits package (medical, dental, vision, etc.) for full-time employees
- Generous Vacation and Sick Leave Accrual
- County Retirement Program
- Autonomy to grow and find your career path with supportive leadership
- Truly inclusive and diverse environment
- Fitness Center (Historic Pueblo Courthouse Building)
- 4-week Paid Parental Leave Benefit
EMPLOYEE BENEFITS SUMMARY
2025
HOLIDAYS
- New Year's Day - January 1st
- Martin Luther King, Jr. Day - January 20th
- Presidents' Day - February 17th
- Memorial Day - May 26th
- Employee Appreciation Day Picnic - June 4th
- Juneteenth Day - June 19th
- Independence Day - July 4th
- Day before Labor Day - August 29th (Early Release at 12:00pm)
- Labor Day -September 1st
- Francis Xavier Cabrini Day - October 6th
- Columbus Day / Indigenous Peoples' Day - October 13th
- Halloween - October 31st (Early Release at 3:00pm)
- * Veteran's Day - November 11th
- * Day before Thanksgiving - November 26th (Early Release at 12:00pm)
- * Thanksgiving Day - November 27th
- * Day after Thanksgiving - November 28th
- * Christmas Eve Day - December 24th
- * Christmas Day - December 25th
- Day before New Year's Day - December 31st (Early Release at 12:00pm)
- One (1) Personal Day **
- One (1) Commission Appreciation Day ***
* = Regular Part-Time Employees who are scheduled to work on a 2025 Holiday will receive Holiday Pay for two (2) of the Holidays of their choice (marked with the single asterisk * above) as approved by their Elected Official or Department Director
- When a holiday falls on a Saturday, Friday will be celebrated as the County holiday
- When a holiday falls on a Sunday, Monday will be celebrated as the County holiday
- Personal Day **: Paid day off chosen by the employee and approved by their Elected Official or Department Director
- Commissioner Appreciation Day ***: Paid day off chosen by the employee and approved by their Elected Office or Department Director
- Elected Officials and Department Directors may vary these holidays based on the needs of their offices/departments.
- Early releases are at the discretion of the Elected Official or Department Director and may vary based on the operational needs of their offices/departments.
- All time off work taken by County employees for the days designated as Early Release shall be considered holiday time off for purposes "worked time" in determining Overtime in accordance with the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA).
- If an employee is absent the day preceding or following the holiday without prior approval, the employee will not be paid for the holiday
*** The above 2025 Holiday Schedule resolution number 24-215 was approved by the Board of County Commissioners on October 15th, 2024***
DEPARTMENTS SCHEDULED TO WORK ON HOLIDAYS
Due to operational requirements, some employees will be required to work on holidays. The employee must take the holiday by the end of the month following the holiday at a date approved by their Elected Official or Department Director
SICK LEAVE
Regular full-time employees accrue eight (8) hours per month with a maximum accrual of 960 hours.
VACATION LEAVE
- Upon initial date of hire: earn eight (8) hours per month with a maximum accrual of 144 hours.
- After 5 years: earn twelve (12) hours per month with a maximum accrual of 216 hours.
- Ater 10 years: earn sixteen (16) hours per month with a maximum accrual of 288 hours.
RETIREMENT
All Regular Full-Time employees and Elected Officials are required to participate in the County Retirement Plan upon completion of one (1) month of continuous employment. A pre-tax deduction of 8.25% will be deducted from the employee's monthly pay.
EMPLOYER MEDICAL CONTRIBUTION
Pueblo County's contribution toward the purchase of your benefit options on a tiered approach and based on which medical plan you elect.
If Benefit Selections:
- Are greater than the employer contribution dollar amount, the difference is deducted from paycheck
- Are equal to the employer contribution dollar amount, there is no effect on pay
- Are less the employer contribution dollar amount, additional pay or cash back is not optional
MEDICAL INSURANCE - ANTHEM BLUE CROSS/BLUE SHIELD (optional)
HIGH DEDUCTIBLE HEALTH PLANEmployee Only Employee + 1 Family
Plan Cost $747.00 $1,401.00 $1,933.00
Employer Contribution $776.00 $1,286.00 $1,742.00
Employee Contribution -$29.00 $115.00 $191.00
LOW HMOEmployee Only Employee + 1 Family
Plan Cost $943.00 $1,818.00 $2,514.00
Employer Contribution $786.00 $1,311.00 $1,776.00
Employee Contribution $157.00 $507.00 $738.00
HMO/DedEmployee Only Employee + 1 Family
Plan Cost $907.00 $1,749.00 $2,417.00
Employer Contribution $783.00 $1,307.00 $1,770.00
Employee Contribution $123.00 $442.00 $647.00
PPO
Employee Only Employee + 1 Family
Plan Cost $807.00 $1,556.00 $2,135.00
Employer Contribution $778.00 $1,296.00 $1,753.00
Employee Contribution $29.00 $260.00 $382.00
DENTAL INSURANCE - AMERITAS (optional)
Employee Only Employee + 1 Family
Plan Cost $27.00 $60.00 $91.00
Employer Contribution $7.00 $17.00 $25.00
Employee Contribution $20.00 $43.00 $66.00
VISION INSURANCE - ANTHEM BLUE CROSS/BLUE SHIELD (optional)
Employee Only Employee + 1 Family
Plan Cost $6.00 $12.00 $19.00
Employer Contribution $0.00 $0.00 $0.00
Employee Contribution $6.00 $12.00 $19.00
Note: There is no Employer Contribution to Vision Insurance
LONG TERM DISABILITY - THE STANDARD (required)
Coverage pays 60% of your wages up to $4,800 with a 90-day waiting period.
Your monthly cost = (monthly pay)/100 x 0.410
BASIC LIFE AND AD&D BENEFIT (required)
Employees are required to purchase the basic option for $3.10, however, they may elect to purchase additional coverage.
FLEXIBLE SPENDING ACCOUNT (optional)
This benefit allows you to pay for certain expenses (medical and/or dependent care needs) with "pre-tax" dollars. You specify the dollar amount you would like deducted from your monthly paycheck (minimum of $25), then when you incur an eligible expense, you pay it. Then you submit a claim form and original receipt for reimbursement.
Note: According to IRS rules, any funds left in your FSA account(s) at the end of the year cannot be returned to you. They are considered "use or lose" funds.
ADDITIONAL INSURANCES/BENEFITS (optional)
- Optional Life Insurance
- Spouse/Dependent Life Insurance
- Other Self-Funded Retirement Plans
For hiring related questions, please contact WPC - Workplace Policy & Compliance; HR Staffing at: hrstaffing@pueblocounty.us
For benefits related questions, please contact TPS - Talent & People Services; HR Benefits at: hrbenefits@pueblocounty.us
01
Are you at least 21 years of age?
- YES
- NO
02
Do you have a high school diploma or GED?
- YES
- NO
03
Do you have a valid driver's license?
- YES
- NO
04
Have you ever been convicted of a felony OR are you currently awaiting a disposition for a felony charge?
- YES
- NO
05
Do you have a Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration, Finance, Accounting, Public Administration, or Human Resources Management?
- YES
- NO
06
Do you have a minimum of four (4) years or more of progressively responsible experience performing and directing administrative services that include budget administration, fiscal accounting, and human resources?
- YES
- NO
Required Question