Director of Child Support Services

Placer County; Auburn (CA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Placer County is seeking a dynamic Director of Child Support Services to lead a high-performing team in Auburn, CA. The successful candidate will bring five years of public Child Support experience, including three years in administrative/management roles, plus a master’s degree or JD, to drive innovation and excellence.

This opportunity emphasizes integrity, collaboration, strong communication, and strategic vision, with the county supporting equal opportunity employment and ongoing

Qualifications

• Five years of progressively responsible experience in a public Child Support Services agency, including three years of administrative and management responsibility.
• Master's degree and/or Juris Doctorate.
• Demonstrated innovation in service delivery and strong communication, political acumen, and programmatic knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Lead a high-performing, value-driven team with integrity, accountability, and strategic vision.
• Foster collaboration and development across department and partners.
• Maintain excellence while driving innovation and results in service delivery.

Skills

Leadership

Collaboration

Communication

Strategic vision

Public sector experience

Education

Master's degree

Juris Doctorate

Job description

Placer County is seeking a dynamic, collaborative, and innovative leader to serve as Director of Child Support Services (DCSS). The Placer County Department of Child Support Services ranked #1 in the federal child support performance measures in the State of California for the past seven years and has received the prestigious 2022 Platinum Program Award from the Western Intergovernmental Child Support Engagement Council.

The ideal candidate will be a value-driven leader who inspires trust, builds high-performing teams, and leads with integrity, accountability, and strategic vision. They will foster collaboration, develop others, and bring strong communication skills, political acumen, and programmatic knowledge. The successful candidate will build on the Department’s tradition of excellence while leading innovation and results.

Candidates will have five years of increasingly responsible experience in a public Child Support Services agency, including three years of administrative and management responsibility, along with a relevant master’s degree and/or Juris Doctorate. The successful candidate will demonstrate innovation in service delivery and a commitment to both people and performance.

Filing Deadline: Open Until Filled

For more information, or to submit an application for this position, please visit the recruitment page: Job Posting: Director of Child Support Services - Placer County

Learn more at Department of Child Support Services.

Placer County is an equal opportunity employer.

Please refer to the recruitment brochure for more information regarding benefits: https://www.jobapscloud.com/Placer/SUP/Child%20Support%20Services-2026%20Brochure_Final%201.pdf