Joseph Ryan Jones

About Joseph Ryan Jones

Experienced consulting professional with a master level focus in Public Administration. A demonstrated history of working in government administration.

Experience

1. Administrative Services Manager

   Jefferson County Commission

   Feb 2024 — Present · Birmingham, AL, US

   Directs the administrative functions and processes of the Information Technology Services Department by addressing staffing, budget preparation, accounts and purchasing. Creates and implements departmental initiatives. Serves as the department’s liaison to supporting departments such as Commissioners, County Manager’s Office, Human Resources, Finance, etc.Job Responsibilities:• Directly reports to and assists CIO with executive and departmental needs.• Develops and monitors the department budget.• Develops and monitors budgets for programs and contracts.• Oversees the purchasing of needed equipment, and supplies of ITS Dept.• Directly supervises Administrative Services division team by reviewing work, setting performance goals, assigning tasks and training.• Oversees the administrative division by developing and implementing plans, policies and making personnel decisions.Plans and manages special projects.• Develops and implements programs and procedures.• Creates and maintains records, databases, files and other information.• Performs departmental research.• Communicates with citizens, vendors and other stakeholders.• Plans and develops workflows for the department in providing support to end users.• Maintains Public Relations by coordinating and attending Commissioner, board, committee and/or public meetings to address issues and provide updates.

Education

• University of Alabama at Birmingham

  Master, Public Administration

  2010 — 2012

• University of Alabama at Birmingham

  Bachelor of Arts, Political Science

  2005

• Hoover High School

  Diploma

Skills

• Policy Analysis
• Microsoft Office
• Politics
• Team Building
• Program Development
• Records Management
• Management
• Government
• Nonprofits
• Social Media
• Research
• Non-Profit Consulting
• Public Administration
• Program Management
• Business License
• Marketing
• Volunteer Management
• Policy
• Grants
• Administration
• Community Outreach
• Community Development
• Ordinance Development
• Event Planning
• Photoshop
• Event Management
• Public Speaking
• Spss
• Customer Service
• Microsoft Word
• Public Policy
• Public Relations
• Payroll Services
• Fundraising
• Leadership
• Grant Writing
• Strategic Planning
• Arcgis
• Data Analysis
• Microsoft Excel