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Assistant County Executive Officer (Shasta County)

CURRENT VACANCY IS WITHIN THE SHASTA 

COUNTY ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICE

 

ORAL EXAMS ARE SCHEDULED FOR MARCH 22, 2021

 

SKILLS OR EXPERIENCES LISTED UNDER THE IDEAL CANDIDATE

 STATEMENT MAY ALSO BE USED TO SCREEN APPLICATIONS

 

FINAL FILING DATE: MARCH 08, 2021 AT 12:00 PM

 

 

SALARY INFORMATION

$12,226 - $15,605 APPROXIMATE MONTHLY / $70.53 - $90.03 APPROXIMATE HOURLY

Please visit https://co.shasta.ca.us/MOUs and refer to the Shasta County Personnel Rules and the Unrepresented Management Cost of Living Increases for future salary increases.

 

ABOUT SHASTA COUNTY

Live, Work, and Play in Beautiful Shasta County

 

Located at the northern end of the Sacramento Valley, nestled between Mt. Shasta and Mt. Lassen, Shasta County covers over 3,800+ square miles of rivers, lakes, mountains, State Parks, and National Forests. Easily one of the most picturesque counties in all of California, Shasta County, population 180,000, has an economy based on agriculture, tourism, timber, medical services, and retail businesses. Shasta County has a wealth of resources in a business-friendly atmosphere promoting thriving industries.

 

Shasta County offers all of the amenities of the big city while retaining a comfortable small-town atmosphere. With its natural beauty, diversified culture, affordable housing, excellent educational system, abundance of recreational opportunities, and excellent quality of life, Shasta County is a great place to live, work, raise a family, and was named as one of the best places in the country to retire.

 

THE ORGANIZATION

The County of Shasta is a General Law County governed by a 5-member Board of Supervisors, each elected to staggered 4-year terms from geographic districts. The Board of Supervisors operates as both the legislative and executive authority of the county and oversees 23 County departments. Shasta County employs approximately 2,100 full–time employees and the Fiscal Year 2020-21 Adopted County budget is approximately $570 million.

 

ABOUT THE POSITION

The Assistant County Executive Officer is an “at-will” executive level management classification that reports to the County Executive Officer (CEO). This position will assist the CEO in accomplishing countywide strategic planning, alignment and regional partnerships to achieve the Board and Public Safety goals. This position will also assist in strategic financial planning, to further resiliency, leveraging resources locally and ensuring existing allocations further CEO, Board and department goals. This classification is responsible for all duties associated with serving as the County’s Budget Director. The 2020-2021 Adopted Budget includes approximately $570,000,000 in appropriations, including funding for 2,100 positions. Incumbents lead executive and senior managers and model behaviors that exemplify customer service; provide effective and ethical leadership; creatively and strategically plan, develop and implement programs to achieve results; are accountable for strategy and goal formation consistent with the County’s mission; build rapport, foster relationships, and promote involvement with diverse stakeholders; and efficiently use public resources. Incumbents are results oriented and committed to public service. The work requires forward thinking, initiative, good judgment, discretion, and ability to make independent decisions within established policies and procedures set forth by the Board of Supervisors, CEO, and federal, state and local, laws, ordinances, and regulations. Incumbents participate in high level decision making regarding proposed policies, procedures, and legislation and must demonstrate a high level of integrity and discretion. 

 

 

EXAMPLES OF ESSENTIAL DUTIES

 

Consults with and assists the County Executive Officer in the development and implementation of goals, objectives, and programs for the Board of Supervisors and the County; assists in developing administrative policies, procedures, and work standards to ensure that the goals and objectives are met, and that programs provide mandated services in an effective, efficient, and economical manner; develops the annual budget for the County; provides budgetary direction to County department heads; tracks and monitors revenue sources and correlating expenditures and reports accordingly to the Board of Supervisors;  provides budgetary expertise for other County management staff and elected officials; prepares and recommends long and short term plans for county service provision, capital improvements, and funding; monitors changes in laws, regulations, and technology that may affect County operations; represents the County Executive Officer and Board in meetings with governmental agencies, special districts, advisory bodies, community groups and others; may participate in the development and implementation of an Emergency Operations Center during times of disaster and facilitate disaster response and recovery operations in conjunction with CalOES, community partners, and other stakeholders; conducts analysis of administrative problems as identified by the County Executive Officer and/or Board of Supervisors, deals with the most sensitive public complaints and issues; evaluates assigned staff; oversees the preparation of reports, memoranda, special studies or research; can perform, as directed, a broad range of administrative and management duties; assists the County Executive Officer in evaluating the work of appointed department heads and other key management staff and acts as the County Executive Officer in the absence or at the request of the County Executive Officer.

 

TYPICAL QUALIFICATIONS

 

Any combination of education and experience sufficient to directly demonstrate possession and application of the following:

 

Knowledge of: Current administrative principles and practices, including goal setting, program development, implementation, and evaluation; organization of County government, operations, policies, and functions and their relationship to federal, state, and municipal governments; Fiscal administration, including budget development/ preparation, expenditure control, and revenue projections; principles and practices of public finance and governmental accounting/budgeting; pertinent Federal, State, and local laws, codes, regulations, and practices in a County government and union environment; organizational and management practices as applied to fiscal analysis and evaluation, including the implementation of related programs, policies and procedures; principles and practices of supervision, project planning, employee relations, training, management methods, performance evaluation, and procedures;  versatile communication styles and approaches; modern office practices, methods, and equipment, including computer software and hardware.

 

Ability to:  Assist with the general administration of County government; plan, direct, manage, and oversee the development and monitoring of the County's Budget; perform difficult analytical and administrative work involving the use of objective analysis, independent judgment, and personal initiative; affect successful outcomes for the County through use of masterful leadership, collaboration, and a keen understanding of the organization, its goals, and the interests of all parties; maintain focus, passion and intensity during times of adversity in order to achieve a desired outcome;  interpret, apply, and ensure compliance with applicable federal, state, and local laws, rules, and regulations; analyze problems, identify alternative solutions, project consequences of proposed actions, and implement recommendations in support of identified goals; respond in a timely and flexible manner to requirements of the Board of Supervisors; organize and prioritize a variety of projects and multiple tasks with conflicting deadlines in an effective and timely manner to meet critical timelines; prepare and present clear and concise correspondence, reports, and recommendations; supervise, train, and evaluate the work of professional staff;  effectively represent the County's interests within conflicting, diverse, and complex issues and situations using tact, patience, and courtesy; establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with staff, other departments and agencies, the private sector, and the public.

 

These standards are typically attained with graduation from an accredited college or university with major course work in accounting, finance, public administration, business administration or a closely related field AND four years of broad and extensive, progressively responsible work experience in a management or administrative capacity which involved responsibility for budget preparation and control from an agency wide perspective, including two years of experience in a public agency. Commensurate work experience may be considered in lieu of educational experience on a case by case basis.  

 

IDEAL CANDIDATE

 

The ideal candidate for Assistant CEO will possess a Master’s degree in public administration or a related field.  In addition, the ideal candidate will have four years of broad and extensive, progressively responsible work experience in executive management or administrative capacity which involved leadership and responsibility over governmental budget preparation and leadership from an agency wide perspective, including two years of experience in a public agency. Current or prior Assistant County Executive Officers, Deputy County Executive Officers, and Public Officials are strongly encouraged to apply. Candidates with strong political acumen, and proven experience partnering with other government agencies are also encouraged to apply. 

 

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

 

• Possession of a valid California driver’s license.

 

SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONS

 

Responses to the following must be submitted with a completed application.

 

1. Describe your management philosophy and style and give an example of how your approach to management has helped you to be an effective leader.
2. Describe what you believe to be your most significant accomplishment as an administrator in a local governmental agency or other agency.
3. Describe your experience with conveying complex or sensitive information to the public.
4. Describe your experience working with external organizations and the community on projects.
5. Describe your experience with strategic planning. 
6. What is your experience overseeing large, complex budgets with multiple funding streams?
7. Provide an example of how you have gone about implementing a policy adopted by a Board, Council, or other policy making body.
8. What do you perceive to be a significant challenge facing county governments in California, and how would you work with the Shasta County Board of Supervisors and Staff in meeting this challenge?

 

SALARY AND BENEFITS

 

• Salary: $146,712 - $187,260 annually.
• Holidays: 12 days per year.
• Vacation: 10 days 0-3 years; 15 days 4-9 years; 17 days 10-15 years; 20 days 16 years and thereafter.
• Vacation Accrual:  If stipulated criteria are met, may utilize years of continuous service with a county or public entity that the employee earned prior to regular full-time employment with the County of Shasta.
• Vacation Availability:  If stipulated criteria is met, an amount of vacation time may be immediately available for use at the time of hire that is equal to the “equivalent days per year” based upon the employee’s years of continuous service with a county or public entity that the employee earned prior to regular full-time employment with the County of Shasta.
• Sick Leave: 12 days per year. Partial Sick Leave pay-out and conversion to service credit at retirement.
• Sick Leave Availability:  If stipulated criteria are met, may receive up to five (5) days of sick leave to be available for use immediately upon the date of hire.
• Retirement: CalPERS, coordinated with Social Security.
• Insurance: Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance, with the County paying all or a portion of premiums depending on plan and number of dependents selected for coverage.
• Life Insurance and Long-Term Disability: Fully-paid group life and accidental death and dismemberment policy and long-term disability.
• Administrative Leave:  80 hours of Administrative Leave per year with provision of leave buy out.
• Cell Phone Allowance:  $120 per month.  
• Expense Allowance:  $50.00 per pay period for reimbursement of business expenses.
• Relocation Assistance:  If relocation is necessary, reimbursement of expenses may be available.
• Employee Assistance Program:   Full access to County paid services.

 

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

 

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds.

 

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

 

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to outside weather conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

 

OTHER CONSIDERATIONS

 

• All new employees are required to have their paycheck directly deposited to a bank account.
• Some positions may require a valid California driver's license and acceptable driving record according to County policy.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made for those persons who are disabled under the Americans with Disabilities Act to perform the essential functions of the position.
• As part of the selection process, all individuals provided with a preliminary offer of employment with Shasta County will be subject to a background investigation, including a criminal history check (primarily completed through the taking of fingerprints).    An image of your fingerprints will be captured and 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 evaluated along with the other information received in connection with your application. Except as otherwise required by law, a criminal conviction will not necessarily disqualify you from the position.  The nature of the offense, the date of the offense, the surrounding circumstances, and the relevance of the offense to the position applied for may, however, be considered. 
• Based on the results of the background investigation and criminal history check, applicants may then be provided with an offer of employment conditioned on the results of a medical examination, which includes drug/alcohol testing. 

• Shasta County participates in E-Verify. For more information click here (Download PDF reader). If you do not have internet access, contact Personnel at (530) 225-5515 to request a flier.  

• In accordance with Government Code Section 3100, County employees, in the event of a disaster are considered disaster workers and may be asked to respond accordingly.

• Employees in this classification are covered under the CalPERS retirement program. Depending on the provisions of the California Public Employees’ Pension Reform Act (PEPRA) and other applicable laws, an employee in this classification will be covered under one of the following CalPERS retirement formulas: (1) 2% at 55, (2) 2% at 60, or (3) 2% at 62.   An employee in this classification will also contribute up to 7.75% of his/her pay to this plan, or will contribute such other amount to the plan as authorized by PEPRA and other applicable laws. Please visit our employees benefit page at Employee Benefits for additional information regarding benefits and CalPERS coverage information.  The provisions in this flyer and on the County’s website are for information purposes only.  To the extent the provisions of the flyer or the County’s website are inconsistent with PEPRA and other applicable laws, PEPRA and other applicable laws shall govern.

 

APPLICATION AND SELECTION PROCEDURES

 

Shasta County Personnel will accept applications and responses to the supplemental questions until 12:00 p.m., on March 08, 2021. A Resume and/or Cover Letter will be accepted in addition to the application form but will not serve as a substitute for a completed application. It is not acceptable to complete the application with statements such as, “Refer to Resume and/or Cover Letter,” or “See Attached Resume and/or Cover Letter” the employment application must be completed in its entirety prior to submission. Incomplete applications will not be processed. Closing date postmarks or faxes will NOT be accepted. This recruitment will establish a list that may or may not be used by other departments. Prior applicants must reapply to be considered. 

 

Applicants will be screened and those considered best qualified will be invited to appear for an oral and/or written examination. Meeting the announced requirements does not guarantee inclusion into the selection process. Depending upon the number of applications received, the selection process may consist of additional application screening, written and/or practical exam(s), oral interview, or any combination thereof. 

 

Veterans' Credit: Veterans (as defined by California Government Code section 18973) who have been discharged from military service under conditions other than dishonorable and who receive a passing score on all components of the employment examinations (up to and including oral examinations) shall receive credit for an additional five points to be added to their final examination score. To be considered for this credit, a veteran MUST provide a copy of his or her discharge document (DD-214 or equivalent) and information as to the type of discharge (honorable, dishonorable, etc.) WITH THE EMPLOYMENT APPLICATION ON OR BEFORE THE FINAL FILING DATE. 

 

Applicants are encouraged to apply on-line at apply online or submit an application to the Shasta County Personnel Office.

 

Arrangements may be made to accommodate applicants with disabilities. Requests for accommodations may be made to the Shasta County Personnel Office by the filing deadline posted on this bulletin. Shasta County does not discriminate on the basis of disability. If you feel you are being denied service based on a disability, our ADA Coordinator may be reached at (530) 225-5515; relay service (800) 735-2922; fax (530) 225-5345.

 

SHASTA COUNTY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Shasta County Personnel

1450 Court Street, Suite 348; Redding, CA 96001; (530) 225-5515