Deputy Director, Human Services

Sacramento County, CA; Sacramento (CA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Sacramento County seeks a Deputy Director of Human Services to provide executive leadership and coordination of day-to-day operations across the department. The role requires directing branches, acting for the Director, and guiding policy development and program administration.

The position requires managing a large staff, overseeing budget prep, and ensuring alignment with county objectives. The role emphasizes collaboration with diverse stakeholders and adherence to organizational standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in management field or related area; Master's desirable.
• Four years of experience managing a major organizational unit within human services delivery/administration, including budgeting, policy development, and staff supervision.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate day-to-day operations of the department under executive direction.
• Provide direction to a branch or group of divisions; act for the Director within delegated authorities.
• Develop and manage policies, procedures, and program initiatives; supervise and evaluate subordinate staff.

Skills

Executive leadership

Budget development & administration

Policy development & implementation

Staff supervision & development

Analytical problem solving

Interagency coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree in management related field

Master's degree desirable

Job description

This is a continuous filing exam. Next filing cut-offs are at 5:00 pm on: 8/26/2026, 9/9/2026, 10/7/2026 (Final)

Under executive direction, the Deputy Director, Human Services provides overall coordination of day-to-day operations for the department; and/or to provide direction to a branch or group of divisions; to act for the Director within delegated authorities; and to perform related work as assigned.

*The eligible list for this recruitment may be used to fill current and future vacancies for other areas not identified above.

Knowledge of

• Administrative principles and methods, including policy implementation, goal setting, program development and administration, and employee supervision
• Budget development and administration
• Principles and practices of conflict resolution
• Human services programs related to assigned area of service
• Governmental organizational structures
• Social, political and economic issues influencing area of responsibility
• Available public and private community resources

Ability to

• Plan, coordinate and administer a comprehensive branch program incorporating diverse services and programs
• Select, motivate and manage a large staff, evaluate performance and effectiveness and provide for their training and professional development
• Analyze and resolve complex administrative problems and negotiate effective solutions among diverse interests
• Coordinate and integrate multiple programs within the context of the county structure while addressing community concerns
• Exercise sound independent judgment within general policy guidelines
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with a large and diverse group of people encountered in the course of the work

Minimum Qualifications

Any combination of education, training and experience likely to provide the required Knowledge and Abilities for this class as described above. Typical ways include:

Possession of a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in a management field such as public administration, business administration, or health services administration; or in a related human service field such as social work, psychology, mental health, public health, health sciences, or sociology; or a closely related health field such as life sciences or physical sciences. A Master's degree is desirable.

And

Four (4) years of experience managing a major organizational unit or program within the field of human services delivery or human services administration with responsibilities for planning, directing, and controlling the activities of subordinate staff; and including program development and management, budget preparation and administration, development of policies and procedures, and supervision and evaluation of staff.

Note:

Note: If the word “experience” is referenced in the minimum qualifications, it means full-time paid experience unless the minimum qualification states that volunteer experience is acceptable. Part-time paid experience may be accumulated and pro-rated to meet the total experience requirements.

Note:

Note: If the minimum qualifications include an educational or certificate/license requirement, applicants must submit proof of requirements with the application. Failure to submit proof of requirements may result in disqualification from the examination. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable. For guidelines on submitting acceptable proof of educational requirements, please click or speak to someone in our office before the cut-off date listed in this notice.

Probationary Period

The probationary period for this classification is twelve (12) months.

County of Sacramento
Department of Personnel Services
Employment Services Division
700 H Street, Room 4667
Sacramento, CA 95814
Phone [phone]; 7-1-1 California Relay Service
Email [e-mail]
Inter-Office Mail Code: 09-4667
www.SacCountyJobs.net

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