Assistant County Executive Officer

County of Santa Barbara; California; On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

County of Santa Barbara seeks up to 2 Assistant County Executive Officers to serve as trusted advisers and project managers for the executive office and Board of Supervisors. The role involves direct supervision of senior staff and cross-department leadership to advance countywide priorities and public service delivery.

The ideal candidate is a seasoned public-sector leader who can address countywide challenges, champion critical initiatives, and ensure timely, effective outcomes for residents

Qualifications

• Extensive executive leadership experience in the public sector.
• Ability to advise the Board and senior staff on complex policy issues.
• Proven track record of delivering results across multiple departments.

Responsibilities

• Directly supervise department directors and other executive managers.
• Collaborate with the Board of Supervisors to execute goals and initiatives.
• Oversee delivery of county services and ensure accountability.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic thinking

Communication

Policy analysis

Stakeholder engagement

Job description

Description

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 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.