Deputy Executive Officer – Human Resources

Description

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What We Offer: 

The County of Ventura offers an attractive compensation and benefits package. The salary range for this position is $145,197.67 – $203,296.68 annually. An employee within this position will also be eligible for the following:

• General Salary Increase (GSI) of 3.5% effective December 22, 2024.
• Educational Incentive: An educational incentive of 2.5% for completion of an associate degree, 3.5% for completion bachelor’s degree, OR 5% for completion of a graduate degree.
• Executive Annual Leave: The candidate selected for this position will earn 248 hours per year, increasing to 288 hours after 5 years of service, to 328 hours after 10 years of service, and to 368 hours after 15 years of service. Credit for prior public service may be considered (Management Resolution, § 1202A).
• Annual Leave Redemption: The ability to “cash in” or redeem up to 100 hours of Annual Leave per year after using 80 hours of annual leave within the previous 12 months (Management Resolution, § 1207).
• Holidays: 12 paid days per year which includes a scheduled floating holiday.
• Deferred Compensation: Eligible to participate in the County’s 401(k) Shared Savings Plan and/or the Section 457 Plan. This position is eligible for up to a 3% match on your 401(k)contributions. Effective February 9, 2024 (and annually thereafter), eligible employees meeting the criteria in Sec. 1907 of the Management Resolution will receive two percent (2%) of their annualized compensation non-elective contribution into their 401(k) account.
• Health Insurance Plans: Medical, dental, and vision plans for you and your dependents. A flexible credit allowance of up to $23,530 annually.
• Flexible Spending Accounts: Increase your spending power by reimbursement with pre-taxed dollars for IRS-approved dependent care and health care expenses.
• Pension Plan: Both you and the County contribute to the County’s Retirement Plan. If you are eligible, you may establish reciprocity with other public retirement systems, such as CalPERS.
• Additional Benefits: Incumbents are entitled to County-paid membership in professional organizations related to their position; other benefits include Disability Plans, Employee Assistance Program, Life Insurance, Tuition Reimbursement, Wellness Program.

County Executive Office 

A critical component of the County organization, the County Executive Office (CEO) is responsible for the recommendation and/or implementation of Board of Supervisor Policies, the preparation and administration of the County budget, the recruitment and retention of a high-caliber workforce and the negotiation and administration of contracts with several Labor Organizations.

The Office also has extensive interactions with local cities and other public jurisdictions within the County, representatives of the state and federal governments, as well as community-based organizations. In conducting business, the Office strives to provide high quality services in a fiscally prudent manner, while consistently fostering a culture of collaboration among agencies to better integrate and coordinate services, and actively promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion to reflect and engage the community.

The Human Resources Department 

The Human Resources Department of the County Executive Office (CEO-HR) is comprised of 138 dedicated professionals who seek to fulfill the mission of recruiting, retaining, and developing a diverse, inclusive, and qualified workforce who are committed to providing the highest level of service. These staff are organized into six divisions which include the following: Labor Relations, General Human Resources, Health Care Agency Human Resources, Risk Management, Disability Management/Workers’ Compensation, and DEI (Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion). The County has a combination of centralized and decentralized human resources with certain agencies handling their own specialized recruitments and processes in consultation with CEO-HR. 

The Position/Ideal Candidate 

The current vacancy resides within General Human Resources. This area spans the full scope of human resources functions which include general human resources administration, recruitment, classification and compensation, performance management, employee benefits administration, human resources information systems, organizational learning and development, and Equal Employment Opportunity through 112 staff. Further, the area is responsible for the oversight of five groups of centralized HR staff who provide exclusive and specialized support to the Health Care Agency, Human Services Agency, IT Services, Probation Agency, and Ventura County Fire Department. The subject position is one of six executive positions in this area who report directly to the Director of Human Resources. This outstanding opportunity allows for the scope of the position (both functionally and operationally) to be tailored to the strengths of the candidate selected. 

The ideal candidate for the position will be a seasoned HR manager who is a collaborative, innovative, team player, and service-oriented leader who has an extensive background in some or all the aforementioned functional areas. Further, there will be a strong commitment to continuous improvement and a passion for people as well as a willingness to “dive in the trenches” and work side-by-side with staff on a broad variety of projects. As a successful relationship builder, the ideal candidate will have the opportunity to achieve enhanced collaboration and teamwork both internally and with external customers. 

While the scope of the position is subject to the quality of the candidate selected, we are seeking a candidate who resembles the following: 

Deputy Executive Officer – Human Resources 

Possession of an educational and employment background with considerable experience in public sector human resources or related field which has led to the acquisition of the required knowledge, skills, and abilities. The required knowledge, skills and abilities also can be obtained by completion of a bachelor’s degree in a related field and at least five (5) years of management-level experience in public sector human resources, including four (4) years of supervisory experience over professional-level staff. A graduate degree in a related field is desired. 

Recruitment Process

To apply for this exceptional career opportunity, please send a resume and a cover letter which illustrates the following:

Your professional public sector human resources experience. Include details related to:

• Experience in the following areas of human resources administration: recruitment, classification and compensation, performance management, employee benefits administration, Human Resources Information Systems, Organizational Learning and Development, Labor Relations, and Equal Employment Opportunity.
• Experience collaborating with diverse levels of an organization and developing professional relationships with external stakeholders.
• Experience working with executives and elected officials and making presentations to a broad scope of stakeholder groups. 
• Accomplishments which reflect the necessary leadership and collaboration to take the organization to an enhanced level of efficiency and service. 

Submit in one of the following ways:

E-mail your resume and cover letter to: [email protected];

OR

Submit an on-line application and attachments (resume and cover letter) at www.ventura.org/jobs.

RESUME EVALUATION

To ensure consideration, please submit your materials no later than Sunday, November 3, 2024. All relevant work experience, training and education need to be included in order to determine eligibility.

INTERVIEW PROCESS

Following a structured evaluation of the resumes, the most qualified candidates will be invited to a panel interview. The top candidates, as determined by the panel, will then be invited to a second interview with the County Executive Office management team. The interviews may be consolidated into one process or expanded into multiple interviews contingent upon the size and quality of the candidate pool.

BACKGROUND INVESTIGATION

The selected candidate may be subjected to a thorough background investigation which may include inquiry into past employment, education, criminal background information, and driving record. In addition, the successful candidate may be subjected to Live Scan fingerprinting.

For further information about this recruitment, please contact Matt Escobedo by email at [email protected] or by telephone at (805) 662-6584.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

The County of Ventura is an equal opportunity employer to all, regardless of age, ancestry, color, disability (mental and physical), exercising the right to family care and medical leave, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, political affiliation, race, religious creed, sex (includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and related medical conditions), and sexual orientation.

YOUR BENEFITS AS A COUNTY OF VENTURA EMPLOYEE

EXECUTIVE AND SENIOR MANAGEMENT LEVEL (Groups 1 & 2)

To learn more about Benefits, Retirement, and the Memorandum of Agreement (MOA), see links below.

• Benefits website or you may call (805) 654-2570.
• Retirement FAQ’s (Download PDF reader)
• Memorandum of Agreement 

Union Codes: MA, MB2

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