Assistant County Executive Officer

The County of Santa Barbara is one of the most desirable places in the world to live and work. The County is a mix of urban, suburban, and rural landscapes located on a 122-mile stretch of California’s pristine and breathtaking central coastline with a strong economic base in tourism, agriculture/wine, healthcare, technology and a variety of other industries. Santa Barbara County government is a complex, high-performing organization of approximately 4,440 employees in 23 departments that operate in a dynamic fiscal, political, and community environment. The County organization has a strong foundational system, experienced department leadership, and a highly engaged Board of Supervisors.

The County is seeking up to 2 Assistant County Executive Officers to serve as a results-oriented confidant, advisor, collaborator, problem solver, and project manager, helping execute the goals and objectives of the executive office and 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.

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TO APPLY

• BENEFITS: Retirement Plans

  Generous County Defined Benefit Plan
  Eligible to participate in 457(b) Deferred Compensation Plan
  Retirement Reciprocity with CalPERS, CalSTRS, and 1937 Act plans
  For more information on our retirement plans, please visit: https://www.sbcers.org/ and www.santabarbara457.com
  Health Benefits
  Choice of dental, vision and medical plans. In addition to the Benefit Allowance noted above, the County contributes toward medical premiums and dental premiums
  On-Site Employee Health Clinics in Santa Barbara and Santa Maria which provide ongoing and episodic services to eligible employees and their eligible dependents
  Employee Assistance Program (EAP) offers free, confidential assistance with personal and workplace problems to employees and their immediate family members
  Healthcare Advocacy Program to help employees navigate the complexities of health plan benefits
  Available Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts, Health Savings Account (HSA), Supplemental Term or Whole Life Insurance, Personal Accident Insurance, Critical Illness Insurance, Accident Insurance and more!
  For more information on our health benefits, please visit: https://www.countyofsb.org/4012/Health-Benefits
  Paid Time Off
  Vacation Leave 12 to 25 days per year depending on length of public employment
  Sick Leave 12 days annually with unlimited accumulation, one year of which can be converted to service credit upon retirement
  Paid Holidays based on bargaining unit (view the compensation summary for this bargaining unit, link below)
  Alternative Transportation Benefit (TDM) up to 2 days of additional vacation for using alternative methods of commuting
  For more information on Paid Time Off please view the Compensation Summary for this bargaining unit (available below)
  Miscellaneous Benefits
  County Paid Term Life Insurance
  County Paid Long Term Disability Insurance
  Childcare and Employee Discounts
  Relocation Assistance may apply
  Flexible work schedule may apply
  For more information on all of these benefits, please visit: https://www.countyofsb.org/4013/24636/WorkLife-Benefits
  Compensation Summary
  To view the Compensation Summary specific to the bargaining unit for this position (link to full Memorandum of Understanding also available at bottom of the summary), please visit: https://www.countyofsb.org/3094/Appointed-Department-Heads

  *This benefits list is for convenience only; please refer to the Memorandum of Understanding for complete details of terms and conditions. Amounts are generally prorated for part-time employment.