Deputy General Services Director

Deputy General Services Director

Salary

$153,888.00 - $187,044.00 Annually

Location

Clovis, CA

Job Type

001-Full-Time

Job Number

2600076

Department

General Services Department

Division

Personnel Risk/Management

Opening Date

06/12/2026

Closing Date

7/8/2026 4:30 PM Pacific

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Description

The current vacancy is in the Personnel/Risk Management Division

DEFINITION

Under administrative direction, to plan, organize, and manage the operations of the assigned divisions within the General Services Department including division budgeting, policies and processes, and conducting operations to fulfill the vision and mission of the division(s); and perform related work as required.

CLASS CHARACTERISTICS

The incumbent performs a variety of professional level work in one area/division: either personnel/risk management, or community services. In this capacity the incumbent exercises direct supervision of mid-management, technical, and clerical staff setting priorities, making assignments, training, and reviewing the work of subordinates. The incumbent acts with a high degree of independence of action in the assigned areas of responsibility. Direction and instructions that are given by the Department Head generally do not provide all of the information needed to complete the assignment. The incumbent is expected to resolve most problems confronted through the application of judgment and precedent, referring to the Department Head only those problems which involve the establishment of new procedures or which involve situations that are inconsistent with departmental procedures and policies. The incumbent reports to and receives direction from the General Services Director.

Examples of Duties

Duties may include but are not limited to the following:

Personnel/Risk Management Division:

Develop, coordinate, maintain and supervise the administration of effective personnel policies, practices, and procedures to ensure employment of competent personnel, fair and nondiscriminatory application of policies, practices and procedures, timely and cost effective utilization of resources, and advising management and employees in their interpretation when necessary; maintain, supervise, and administer the classification, compensation, benefits and self-insurance plans, recruitment and selection, safety and training, and employee evaluation programs; develop and coordinate the implementation of policies, rules, and practices for carrying out personnel programs seeking appropriate authorization for policy and rule changes when required; participate in and coordinate the negotiations process with employee organizations as lead negotiator and/or as a member of the management team; perform needed research, maintain records, and prepare, process and implement memoranda of understanding as they pertain to personnel matters; advise management and employees regarding grievance procedures and monitor the grievance process; maintain the Citys personnel files and other records in conformance with law and professional personnel management practices; coordinate personnel activities with other City departments and Personnel Commission; supervise and participate in the preparation of various personnel and risk management reports; prepare and administer the personnel and risk management budgets as well as the employee benefits and property/liability internal service funds; supervise the development, administration, and enforcement of responsibilities in such matters as diversity, inclusion, safety, employee development, and performance evaluations; maintain awareness of state-of-the-art development in personnel administration, employee benefits, and risk management; develop and coordinate benefit programs and risk management programs, negotiating service levels and administering contracts; supervise, train and evaluate employees; recommend and take disciplinary actions; and perform related duties as assigned.

Typical Qualifications

LICENSE REQUIRED

• Possession of a valid appropriate California Drivers License and a good driving record.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Education:

• A Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university with a major in Business, Human Resources, Public Administration, Recreation, Public Transportation, or a closely related field.
• A Masters degree is desirable.

Experience:

• Five (5) years of professional-level experience in one or more of the primary areas of responsibility (i.e., personnel, risk management, public transit, senior services, community recreation) with at least two (2) years of supervisory experience.

QUALIFICATIONS

For Personnel/Risk Management Division; Knowledge of:

• Principles and practices of public personnel administration, including methods and techniques used in recruitment and selection, classification, salary administration, training and safety, and benefits design and administration;
• Principles and practices of public risk management including administration of self-insured programs, workers' compensation, public property an liability, and safety and loss control;
• Applicable Federal, State, and local laws, regulations, ordinances and policies;
• Principles and practices of organization, administration, budget and management;
• Applicable employer-employee relations' laws, methods and practices.

Ability to:

• Plan, organize and implement comprehensive city-wide programs;
• Negotiate service contracts and memoranda of understanding;
• Exercise independent judgement in the solution of personnel problems;
• Understand, interpret, and apply personnel rules and regulations;
• Read, understand, interpret, and apply laws, rules, and regulations to specific situations;
• Plan, schedule, make work assignments, set priorities, develop goals, train, evaluate, select and conduct discipline of subordinates;
• Perform advanced research and develop sound recommendations;
• Develop and administer budgets;
• Communicate clearly and concisely, orally and in writing;
• Exercise independent judgement in the solution of challenges;
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with officials, employees, organizations, and the general public;
• Operate a vehicle observing legal and defensive driving practices.

Supplemental Information

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING CONDITIONS

• Incumbent is required to attend periodic evening meetings;
• Incumbent is required to travel within and out of the city to attend meetings;
• The work is primarily sedentary.

SELECTION PROCESS

Interested applicants must submit a completed City of Clovis employment application and supplemental questionnaire no later than 4:30 PM on July 8, 2026.

Applications must be submitted online at https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/clovisca. For questions, you may contact Personnel at (559) 324-2725. Brief resumes are welcome as a supplement to the Citys standard application form; however, the application form and supplemental questionnaire must be filled out completely to be considered. You may attach your resume at the time of application submission in the attachment section of the application form. A resume only may not be submitted in lieu of a completed employment application. Applicants may not attach any additional documents that are not required to their application form or submit any other documents by mail, fax or hand delivery. Applicants may attach, hand deliver or fax the required documents to (559) 324-2865. Reasonable accommodation, when needed, for otherwise qualified candidates with disabilities, must be requested in writing and faxed to (559) 324-2865 at the time of application submission. Applicants will receive notification regarding the status of their application by email or phone once the applications have been processed and reviewed.

Applicants must meet each qualification for the position by the deadline date. All applications will be reviewed based on the necessary employment standards for the position. Those candidates who best meet the needs of the operations may be invited to participate in an oral examination that will be weighted 100%. Candidates receiving a passing score may be placed on an eligibility list for a period of up to one (1) year. Examinations and department interviews for the position will be administered in the City of Clovis. As determined by the City and at the Citys expense, successful candidates will be required to complete and pass a medical examination, a drug/alcohol screen, and a background investigation. Possession of a valid California Drivers License and a good driving record will be required prior to hire. Proof of citizenship or eligibility to work in the U.S. will be required at the time of hire.

The examination may consist of questions relative to knowledge of principles and practices of public personnel administration, including methods and techniques used in recruitment and selection, classification, salary administration, training and safety, and benefits design and administration; principles and practices of public risk management including administration of self-insured programs, workers' compensation, public property an liability, and safety and loss control; applicable Federal, State, and local laws, regulations, ordinances and policies; principles and practices of organization, administration, budget and management; applicable employer-employee relations' laws, methods and practices. The examination may also consist of questions regarding the ability to plan, organize and implement comprehensive city-wide programs; negotiate service contracts and memoranda of understanding; exercise independent judgment in the solution of personnel problems; understand, interpret, and apply personnel rules and regulations; read, understand, interpret, and apply laws, rules, and regulations to specific situations; plan, schedule, make work assignments, set priorities, develop goals, train, evaluate, select and conduct discipline of subordinates; perform advanced research and develop sound recommendations; develop and administer budgets; communicate clearly and concisely, orally and in writing; exercise independent judgment in the solution of challenges; establish and maintain effective working relationships with officials, employees, organizations, and the general public; and operate a vehicle observing legal and defensive driving practices.

This job flyer does not constitute a contract and its terms and conditions can change without notice.

THE CITY OF CLOVIS IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

The City of Clovis offers a comprehensive benefit package for full-time positions. For more information on the benefit package, please refer to the Citys website under Departments & Services/Personnel/Employee Resources.

01

Carefully complete your Application and Supplemental Questionnaire and submit by the final filing date as indicated on the job announcement. It is important that your application show all the relevant education and experience you possess. You may attach a resume, but this cannot be used in lieu of completing an application. Follow the instructions below on how to submit a complete application. Applications may be rejected if incomplete. Include a minimum of ten (10) years of current and/or previous work experience. Begin with your most current work experience through the previous ten (10) years. If you are unable to include ten (10) years of current and/or previous work experience you must include any combination of work or volunteer experience, academic or vocational school enrollment, and any periods of unemployment. The application may not contain any unexplained gaps in employment periods. Be sure to attach any required documents before submitting the application.

• Yes, I acknowledge and agree to the above statement.

02

Please answer the following questions. This information is REQUIRED, as it will be used to initially determine minimum qualifications. For those applicants meeting the employment standards, this information will be critical in any subsequent competitive assessment to identify those applicants to be invited to continue in the examination process. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of required supplemental responses. Please do not say, "see resume" or "see application" or your application and supplemental questionnaire will be deemed incomplete.

• Yes, I acknowledge and agree to the above statement.

03

The information provided in your application must support your selected answers to the supplemental questions. The information you provide will be verified and documentation may be required. Please be as honest and accurate as possible. With the completion of this supplemental questionnaire, you are attesting that the information you have provided is accurate. Any misstatements, omissions, or falsification of information may disqualify you from being considered for this position.

• Yes, I acknowledge and agree to the above statement.

04

Notifications pertaining to a recruitment will be emailed to the email address provided on the employment application. Please provide a current and complete email on your application. Check your inbox as well as spam folder for correspondence as your email provider or personal settings may flag the email as spam. To check your application status, please log in to your account.

• Yes, I acknowledge and agree to the above statement.

05

Do you possess a current and valid California Drivers License?

• Yes
• No
• I possess a current and valid Drivers License in another state

06

Please list the state and expiration date MM/DD/YY of your current and valid Driver License. If you currently do not possess a valid Driver License, please explain.

07

Please indicate the highest level of education that you have attained from an accredited college or university.

• None
• Some college
• Associates Degree
• Bachelors Degree
• Masters Degree or higher

08

Please specify your education major. If you do not possess a degree from an accredited college or university, please indicate N/A. Note: the education major you possess must be listed on your application under the Education section.

09

International Degree Accreditation - International degrees must be accredited by an organization approved by the US Department of Education and supporting documentation must be attached to the application.. If you possess a degree from an international college or university, please attach documentation from the approved U.S. Department of Education Institution that the degree has been accredited through at the time of application submission to be considered for the position

• Yes, I acknowledge and agree to the above statement.

10

How many years of professional-level experience in personnel policies, practices and procedures? Note: The work experience that you possess must be listed in the Work Experience section of your application.

• No experience
• One year to less than two years
• Two years to less than three years
• Three years to less than four years
• Four years to less than five years
• Five years or more

11

How many years of professional-level experience in risk management? Note: The work experience that you possess must be listed in the Work Experience section of your application.

• No experience
• One year to less than two years
• Two years to less than three years
• Three years to less than four years
• Four years to less than five years
• Five years or more

12

How many years of work experience do you possess performing in a supervisory capacity? Note: The work experience you possess must be listed and described on your application under the Work Experience.

• No Experience
• Less than 1 year
• 1 year to less than 2
• 2 years or more

Required Question

Employer City of Clovis, California

Address 1625 Shaw Ave

Suite 103

Clovis, California, 93611

Phone o: 559-324-2725 f: 559-324-2865

Website https://www.clovisca.gov/