The County Administrator’s Office is actively seeking a qualified local government administrator to join their professional team in the role of Senior Deputy County Administrator – Exempt. This position has recently become vacant following an internal transfer to a different assignment. Recruitment is underway at both the Deputy and Senior Deputy County Administrator-Exempt levels to attract a wide pool of qualified candidates. As a leader in this role, you’ll have the opportunity to contribute your energy and problem-solving skills to enhance the organization’s effectiveness in serving the residents of Contra Costa County.

Minimum Qualifications
License Required: Possession of a valid California motor vehicle operator’s license. Out of state valid motor vehicle operator’s license will be accepted during the application process.

Education: Possession of a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university. A degree with a major in business or public administration, public policy, social or behavioral sciences or a closely related field preferred.

Experience: Six (6) years of progressively responsible full-time experience, which involved professional level managerial, fiscal, personnel, administrative or analytical work. Public sector experience preferred. At least one (1) year of which must have included lead responsibility and one (1) year of supervisory experience of professional level staff required.

Experience Substitution: Five (5) years of progressively responsible full-time professional level experience with Contra Costa County, in a managerial or administrative capacity performing administrative, budgetary, or personnel activities may substitute for the required experience. At least one (1) year of which must have included lead responsibility and one (1) year of supervisory experience of professional level staff required.

OR

Experience Substitution: Possession of a master's degree in business or public administration, accounting or closely related field may be substituted for one (1) year of the required experience. The substitution for experience cannot be applied to the lead or supervisory experience requirements.

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