Assistant County Executive Officer - County of Santa Barbara, CA

Peckham & McKenney Executive Search•Santa Barbara, CA
•Onsite

About The Position

The County of Santa Barbara is seeking up to two Assistant County Executive Officers (ACEOs) to serve as results-oriented confidants, advisors, collaborators, problem solvers, and project managers. The ACEOs will help execute the goals and objectives of the executive office and the Board of Supervisors. The Assistant County Executive Officer will directly supervise department directors and other executive managers and staff. The ideal Assistant County Executive Officer is a seasoned leader who addresses countywide challenges, advances critical initiatives, and ensures the successful delivery of services within the organization and to the public. The County organization has approximately 4,440 employees in 23 departments and operates in a dynamic fiscal, political, and community environment.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in public administration, business administration, or a related field.
  • 8 years of increasingly responsible administrative and management experience in a full-service municipal environment.

Nice To Haves

  • Master’s degree highly desirable.

Responsibilities

  • Serve as a results-oriented confidant, advisor, collaborator, problem solver, and project manager.
  • Help execute the goals and objectives of the executive office and Board of Supervisors.
  • Directly supervise department directors and other executive managers and staff.
  • Address countywide challenges.
  • Advance critical initiatives.
  • Ensure the successful delivery of services within the organization and to the public.

Benefits

  • Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.
  • Pension benefits are provided through the Santa Barbara Employees’ Retirement System.
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