Chief Deputy Director- Exempt

Chief Deputy Director- Exempt

Salary

$218,583.10 - $265,689.07 Annually

Location

Contra Costa County, CA

Job Type

Permanent Full-Time

Job Number

XAB1-2026A

Department

Employment & Human Services

Opening Date

10/15/2026

Closing Date

Continuous

FLSA

Exempt

Bargaining Unit

B8

• Description
• Benefits
• Questions

The Position

• Open Until Position Filled*

This recruitment may close at any time, qualified candidates are encouraged to apply immediately.

Contra Costa County is recruiting to fill one (1) Chief Deputy Director- Exempt vacancy in the Employment and Human Services Department.

Contra Costa County's Employment and Human Services Department envisions a thriving community where all individuals and families can be healthy, safe, secure, and self-sufficient. The Department partners with the community to deliver quality services to ensure access to resources that support, protect, and empower individuals and families to achieve self-sufficiency. The Department prioritizes the core values of promoting organizational excellence, delivering an exceptional customer service experience, encouraging open communication, embracing change, practicing ethical behavior, and respecting diversity.

We are looking for someone who is:

• A strategic and innovative thinker
• An analytical individual with excellent problem-solving skills
• Strong in leadership and management abilities
• An effective communicator
• Knowledgeable in comprehensive social services
• Skilled in relationship building
• Experienced in administrative oversight

What you may be responsible for:

• Financial Bureau
• Information & Systems Bureau
• Internal Operations Bureau
• Personnel Bureau

A few reasons you might love this job:

• The ability to make a significant impact on the community and public service
• An influential role in policy development
• The opportunity for strategic leadership
• Extensive collaboration and networking opportunities

A few challenges you might face in this job:

• Navigating the complexity of governmental administration
• Keeping abreast of changing regulations
• Balancing diverse responsibilities
• Managing intra- and interdepartmental relations during problem-solving

Competencies Required:

• Leadership: Guiding and encouraging others to accomplish a common goal
• Building & Maintaining Relationships: Establishing rapport and maintaining mutually productive relationships
• Political & Organizational Savvy: Working skillfully with politics, procedures, and protocols across organizational levels and boundaries
• Critical Thinking: Analytically and logically evaluating information, propositions, and claims
• Writing: Communicating effectively in writing
• Oral Communication: Engaging effectively in dialogue
• Managing Organizational Complexity: Maneuvering through complex political situations and functions within the organization
• Valuing Diversity: Appreciating the benefits of varied backgrounds and cultures in the workplace
• Managing & Facilitating Change: Addressing key factors that influence successful organizational change
• Analyzing & Interpreting Data: Drawing meaning and conclusions from quantitative or qualitative data
• Decision Making: Choosing optimal courses of action in a timely manner
• Delegating: Sharing responsibility, authority, and accountability

To read the complete job description, please visit the website, Contra Costa County - Chief Deputy Director Class Specification

Minimum Qualifications

License Required: Candidates must possess a valid California Motor Vehicle Operators License. Out of state valid Motor Vehicle Operators License will be accepted during the application process.

Education: Possession of a Bachelors degree from an accredited college or university with a major in Business or Public Administration, Social or Behavioral Sciences, Health Sciences, Social Work, or a closely related field or other degree major acceptable based on years of experience in public administration in a human services agency, AND

Experience: Seven (7) years of increasingly responsible full-time (or the equivalent of full-time) professional experience in human services management, at least three (3) years of which must have been in an executive position managing human services to the public within a large diverse program or public agency providing human services to the public.

Substitution for Experience: Possession of a Masters degree from an accredited college or university with a major in Business or Public Administration, Social or Behavioral Sciences, Health Sciences, Social Work and five (5) years of the required experience, at least three (3) years of which must have been in an executive position managing human services to the public within a large diverse program or public agency providing human services to the public.

Desirable Qualifications:

• Cultural sensitivity and diversity awareness
• Leadership and strategic planning
• Legislative knowledge and research skills
• Comprehensive understanding of governmental administration
• Strong organizational management skills
• Analytical and problem-solving abilities

Selection Process

This position is exempted from the merit system and will not follow regular County recruitment and selection procedures. Not all applicants will be invited to participate in the evaluation and interview process.

• Application Filing and Evaluation: Applicants are required to attach a resume/CV and complete a supplemental questionnaire at the time of application. Applications will be evaluated to determine which candidates will move forward in the next phase of the recruitment process.
• Interview: The most qualified candidates who possess the minimum qualifications will be invited to participate in an interview. This is an exempt classification. Meeting the minimum qualifications does not guarantee advancement in the interview process.

The employment list established by this recruitment may remain in effect for six (6) months.

For recruitment-specific questions, please contact Flor Robb at Flor.Robb@hrd.cccounty.us. For any technical issues, please contact the Government Jobs' applicant support team for assistance at +1 855-524-5627.

CONVICTION HISTORY

After you receive a conditional job offer, you will be fingerprinted, and your fingerprints will be sent to the California Department of Justice (DOJ) and the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI). The resulting report of your conviction history (if any) will be used to determine whether the nature of your conviction conflicts with the specific duties and responsibilities of the job for which you have received a conditional job offer. If a conflict exists, you will be asked to present any evidence of rehabilitation that may mitigate the conflict, except when federal or state regulations bar employment in specific circumstances. Having a conviction history does not automatically preclude you from a job with Contra Costa County. If you accept a conditional job offer, the Human Resources department will contact you to schedule a fingerprinting appointment.

DISASTER SERVICE WORKER

All Contra Costa County employees are designated Disaster Service Workers through state and local law. Employment with the County requires the affirmation of a loyalty oath to this effect. Employees are required to complete all Disaster Service Worker-related training as assigned, and to return to work as ordered in the event of an emergency.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

It is the policy of Contra Costa County to consider all applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ethnicity, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, ancestry, medical condition, genetic information, military or veteran status, or other protected category under the law.

Contra Costa County is committed to providing equal access and opportunity to qualified individuals with disabilities in its employment practices. If you believe you may anticipate needing reasonable accommodation, please visit our job seeker resources page at: Special Testing Accommodations | Contra Costa County, CA Official Website.

To find more information on Benefits offered by Contra Costa County, please go to https://www.contracosta.ca.gov/1343/Employee-Benefits

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The purpose of the questionnaire is to provide applicants the opportunity to elaborate on their experience, education, and training for the position and to assist Human Resources staff in assessing each applicants qualifications. Your responses to the questionnaire will be used to better understand relevant experience, education, and training to determine which applicants will be invited to participate in the next step of the recruitment process. Do not answer any of the questions by indicating "see attached application" or "see resume."

• I understand

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Do you possess a valid drivers license?

• Yes
• No

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Do you possess a bachelors degree from an accredited college or university with a major in Business or Public Administration, Social or Behavioral Sciences, Health Sciences, Social Work, or a closely related field?

• Yes
• No

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Please specify the field of study in which you obtained your bachelors degree here. If you do not possess a bachelors degree, type "N/A".

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Do you possess a masters degree from an accredited college or university with a major in Business or Public Administration, Social or Behavioral Sciences, Health Sciences, Social Work, or a closely related field?

• Yes
• No

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Please specify the field of study in which you obtained your masters degree here. If you do not possess a masters degree, type "N/A".

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How many years of increasingly responsible full-time (or the equivalent of full-time) professional experience do you possess in human services management?

• More than 7 years
• More than 6 years, but less than 7 years
• More than 5 years, but less than 6 years
• More than 4 years, but less than 5 years
• More than 3 years, but less than 4 years
• More than 2 years, but less than 3 years
• More than 1 year, but less than 2 years
• Less than 1 year of experience as described
• I do not possess any experience as described

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How many years of full-time (or the equivalent of full-time) professional experience do you possess in an executive position managing human services to the public within a large diverse program or public agency providing human services to the public?

• More than 3 years
• More than 2, but less than 3 years
• More than 1, but less than 2 years
• Less than 1 year of experience as described
• I do not possess any experience as described

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Have you attached a current resume/CV to your application?

• Yes
• No

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By checking this box, I am confirming that all statements made in this supplemental questionnaire and on the application are accurate and true; and I understand that misstatements or omissions of material facts will result in being rejected from this recruitment process, or released from future employment with Contra Costa County.

• I agree

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