Deputy Director of Human Services

Kings-County; Hanford (CA); On-site; USD 131,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

CalPERS Retirement

Fully paid PPO insurance

Onsite Employee Health Center

Life insurance

Paid vacation and sick leave

Management leave

Deferred Compensation Plan

Longevity pay

Holidays and closure

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

The Kings County Human Services Agency seeks a Deputy Director to provide executive leadership and oversight for the Fiscal Division and other core areas. This at-will, executive-level role directs operations, manages staff, and ensures effective service delivery for Kings County families.

The successful candidate works with senior management to advance the Agency’s mission, monitor programs, and ensure compliance with policies and budgets while building strategic partnerships across departments.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in social science, psychology, public or business administration, human resources, or related field.
• Master's degree highly desirable and may substitute for one year of non-supervisory experience.
• Three years of management-level experience in a California County Human Services Agency, or relevant public agency.
• Possession of a valid California driver’s license at time of appointment.
• Qualify for security clearance through a background investigation and fingerprint check; travel may be required.

Responsibilities

• Plans, manages, and oversees the daily functions, operations, and activities of the assigned division within the Human Services Agency.
• Participates in development and implementation of goals, objectives, policies, and priorities for the division; monitors efficiency and effectiveness of programs.
• Confers with the Director and management on policies, personnel matters, and budget.
• Oversees division budget, staffing, equipment, and supplies; ensures compliance with funding.
• Directs staff development, discipline, and evaluations of assigned personnel.
• Develops and manages contracts and ensures service quality and compliance.

Skills

Executive leadership

Budget management

Staff supervision

Policy development

Strategic planning

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree desirable

Job description

The Kings County Human Services Agency is currently seeking qualified individuals for the position of:

DEPUTY DIRECTOR OF HUMAN SERVICES

$131,206.40 - $160,097.60 Annually (Depending on Qualifications)

The Kings County Human Services Agency is recruiting for a Deputy Director to provide executive leadership and oversight for one of the Agency’s core divisions. The Agency delivers services through five primary areas: Administration, Benefits, Fiscal, Child Welfare Services, and Adult Supportive Services. As part of the executive leadership team, the Deputy Director works closely with senior management to advance the Agency’s mission, vision, and goals in support of Kings County families. This is an At-Will, executive-level position with responsibility for directing operations, managing staff, and ensuring effective service delivery. The current vacancy is in the Fiscal Division. However, final placement may be adjusted based on the qualifications of selected candidates, which could include reassignment among existing Deputy Directors.

PROFESSIONAL RESUME REQUIRED

A professional resume is required and must be submitted with your application. If a resume is not attached, applications will be considered incomplete. Attaching a resume is not a substitute for completing the application.

MANAGEMENT LEVEL II BENEFITS

• CalPERS Retirement (see benefits section to determine plan/tier placement).
• Fully paid PPO insurance premiums, including medical, dental, vision and chiropractic insurance coverage for the employee and their eligible dependents.
• Onsite Employee Health Center (Monday - Friday) for employees and eligible dependents on County health insurance, without need to use sick or other leave for personal appointments.
• $40,000 term life/accident insurance.
• Paid vacation and sick leave (see benefits tab for more details).
• An additional 80 hours of management leave each fiscal year (or pro-rated upon hire date), which may be cashed out at the employees option.
• Deferred Compensation Plan, which includes a match up to $3,500 per year for every three dollars contributed by the employee.
• Longevity pay beginning at 10 years of service.
• 11.5 paid holidays annually, along with an additional 3.5 paid days when the County participates in the Holiday Closure.
• Access to the County's Employee Assistance Program.
• Access to Kings County's Assist-to-Own Down Payment Assistance Program.

For complete benefit details, please see Section V of the Salary Resolution.

Management reserves the right to add, modify, change, or rescind the work assignments of different positions and to make reasonable accommodations so that qualified employees can perform the essential functions of the job.

Some duties, knowledge, skills, and abilities may be performed in a learning capacity for entry-level (I Level) positions.

• Plans, manages, and oversees the daily functions, operations, and activities of the assigned division within the Human Services Agency; acts in the absence of the Human Services Director as assigned.
• Participates in the development and implementation of goals, objectives, policies, and priorities for the division; continuously monitors the efficiency and effectiveness of assigned programs, service delivery methods, and procedures; assesses and monitors workload, administrative, and support systems, and internal reporting relationships; identifies opportunities and makes recommendations for improvement.
• Confers with the Director, management, supervisory, and administrative personnel regarding policies, procedures, personnel matters, staff development, fiscal, and other program matters.
• Participates in the development, administration, and oversight of division budget; determines funding needed for staffing, equipment, materials, and supplies;ensures compliance with budgeted funding.
• Participates in the selection of employees, trains, motivates, and evaluates assigned personnel; works with employees to correct deficiencies; recommends and implements discipline and termination procedures.
• Develops and manages requests for proposals for professional and/or contracted services; prepares scope of work and any technical specifications; evaluates proposals and recommends award; negotiates contracts; administers contracts to ensure compliance with County specifications and service quality.
• Directs the planning, management and evaluation of division programs and activities; manages diverse programs which may include multi-discipline and integrated service teams for efficient and effective service delivery; works with program managers, peers and senior management to determine program strategic direction, framework and accountabilities; manages program implementation through subordinate program managers and staff.
• Directs the collection and compilation of data and narratives for program evaluation; prepares reports for submission to County management and oversight agencies on program metrics and outcomes; takes action on program evaluation outcomes.
• Oversees and directs a breadth of administrative support functions for the department including personnel administration, system support, case review, and facilities.
• Ensures compliance with County human resources rules, practices, and policies including the provisions of Memoranda of Understanding (MOUs); confers with County Human Resources Department on a variety of personnel matters and refers matters to County HR as appropriate.
• Oversees the department’s system support; directs the maintenance and troubleshooting of the department’s access to federal, state, and local data and computer systems.
• Prepares and presents staff and agenda reports and other necessary correspondence related to assigned activities and services; presents reports to various commissions, committees, and boards.
• Conducts a variety of organizational and operational studies and investigations; recommends modifications to assigned programs, policies, and procedures, as appropriate.
• Serves as a liaison for assigned functions with other County departments, divisions, outside agencies, and the community; provides staff support to commissions, committees, and task forces as necessary.
• Attends and participates in professional group meetings; stays abreast of new trends and innovations related to human services programs; researches emerging products and enhancements and their applicability to County needs.
• May make presentations to individuals, groups and/or before the Board of Supervisors.
• Monitors changes in regulations and technology that may affect operations; implements policy and procedural changes after approval.
• Receives, investigates, and responds to difficult and sensitive problems and complaints in a professional manner; identifies and reports findings and takes necessary corrective action.
• Directs the establishment and maintenance of working and official division files.
• Ensures staff compliance with County and mandated safety rules, regulations, and protocols.
• Performs related duties as assigned.

Please note: Work experience for the last 15 years must be included in the work history portion of your application. It is also important that your application show all the relevant education and experience that you possess, even if it extends beyond the required past 15 years. A resume may be attached, but it is not a substitute for completing the application and supplemental questions. Failure to submit a completed application may eliminate you from the recruitment. Failure to submit a completed application may eliminate you from the recruitment. When completing the work history portion of your application please include each level position title and level as a separate entry when applicable (e.g., If you were a Level I and promoted to Level II, each level should be entered separately to reflect the time held at each level).

Any combination of training and experience that would provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the required qualifications would be:

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Education:

• Equivalent to a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in social science, psychology, public or business administration, human resources, or a related field. (Possession of a master’s degree from an accredited college or university is highly desirable).

Experience:

• Three (3) years of management level experience in a social service, eligibility, employment and training, administrative services, fiscal, staff support division or special investigations program in a California County Human Services Agency, or relevant public agency or department.(A master’s degree is highly desired and may substitute for one year of the required non-supervisory experience.)

LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS

Licenses:

• Possession of a valid California driver’s license issued by the Department of Motor Vehicles at the time of appointment.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

Qualify for security clearance through a background investigation and fingerprint check, including a credit check. The ability to work irregular hours as required; ability to travel within and outside the County.

In addition to the application, applicants are required to submit a professional resume outlining relevant education and experience. This resume must be attached to your application. Scan and attach your resume to your online application prior to submitting your application or your application may be rejected.

All completed applications and supplemental questionnaires will be reviewed. Depending upon the number of applicants who meet the minimum qualifications, the examination process may include a screening committee (pass/fail) and/or written examination (pass/fail) and/or an oral examination (100%) which may include a written practical component to determine placement on the eligible list.

Note: Those applicants who are among the top 40 written test scores will be invited to participate in the oral examination process.

VETERAN'S PREFERENCE AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST

Veteran's Preference Application

You must submit a certified DD-214 and a new request form for each application submission prior to the closing date.

Final Date to Apply: November 5, 2026 at 5:00 p.m.

HR Oral Examination: Week of November 16, 2026