Deputy Chief Executive Officer

Homeword; Alameda (CA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

First 5 Alameda County is seeking a Deputy Chief Executive Officer to help lead the Agency at a defining moment for young children and families, and for the systems designed to support them. The role emphasizes strategic planning, budget oversight, and contract management to advance early childhood initiatives.

The position calls for extensive leadership experience, policy acumen, and the ability to navigate local, state, and federal funding streams to drive positive outcomes for children in

Qualifications

• Eight years of progressively responsible experience in a public or private organization or community development agency.
• Five years in leadership/management capacity.
• Bachelor’s degree with major coursework in public policy, public administration, social services, public health, or related field.

Skills

Strategic planning

Budgeting

Contract management

Risk management

Public policy

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in public policy/public administration/public health

Job description

Make the Impact of a Lifetime First 5 Alameda County is seeking a Deputy Chief Executive Officer to help lead the Agency at a defining moment for young children and families, and for the systems designed to support them.

Experience and Training

Any combination of training and experience that would provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities is qualifying. Additional experience and/or education can be substituted to meet typical qualifications. A typical way to obtain the required qualifications would be: Eight (8) years of increasingly responsible experience in a public or private organization or community development agency, including five (5) years in a leadership and management capacity; and equivalent to a bachelor’s degree with major coursework in public policy, public administration, social services, public health, or a closely related field. Additional relevant work experience may be substituted to meet the college coursework/ bachelor’s degree standard.

Knowledge of the Following is Strongly Desired

Principles and practices of strategic plan development; budget development and administration; and contract administration and management. General principles of risk management related to the functions of the assigned area. Functions, authority, and responsibilities of an appointed Commission. Early childhood programs and agencies on a local, state, and national level. Local, state, and federal government operations and funding streams. Methods and techniques of preparing technical and administrative reports, and general business correspondence. Applicable federal, state, and local laws, codes, and regulations as well as industry standards and best practices pertinent to the assigned area of responsibility