Special Assistant to the CEO
Ventura County | ||
United States, California, ventura | ||
April 27, 2024 | ||
DESCRIPTION View the brochure for the Special Assistant to the CEO
WHAT WE OFFER The County of Ventura offers an attractive compensation and benefits package. Aside from our annual salary of approximately $132,948.56 to $186,146.24 an employee within this position will also be eligible for the following:
Under the direction of the County Executive Officer (CEO), the Special Assistant is responsible for carrying out difficult and highly complex, specialized assignments and serves as a consultant and advisor that has substantial impact on Countywide operations, programs, and projects. Assignments involve analyzing and evaluating Countywide operations and programs which require skill in project management, statistical analysis and evaluation, and the ability to establish and maintain liaisons with state, local, or federal government agencies and private sector companies. It also requires the ability to work independently and under pressure, be sensitive to confidential matters, be highly professional, and have tact and diplomacy. TYPICAL QUALIFICATIONS EDUCATION, TRAINING, and EXPERIENCE Any combination of education and experience which has led to the acquisition of the required knowledge, skills, and abilities. This may be demonstrated by possession of an educational and employment background with considerable experience in a major public sector department or a related field supporting an executive-level individual which has led to the acquisition of the required knowledge and abilities. The required knowledge and abilities also can be obtained by:
NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:
DESIRED:
Thorough knowledge of: the purposes and problems of the County Executive Office and their relationship to other areas of administration; principles and practices of business and public administration; research techniques, including statistical analysis and graphic presentations; methods of collaborative problem solving. Comprehensive ability to: maintain a positive and effective working relationship that maintains the confidence and cooperation of elected officials, employees, and the public; prepare and effectively present comprehensive reports and recommendations orally and in writing to a variety of individuals and groups; elicit support for new programs from other members of the management team and elected officials; work under pressure and stress; define priorities and meet deadlines; exercise functional, technical or direct supervision of staff; negotiate and manage multiple large consultant projects and oversee/ensure quality control of work prepared by consultants. RECRUITMENT PROCESS To apply for this exceptional career opportunity, please send a resume and a cover letter which illustrates the following:
Submit in one of the following ways:
RESUME EVALUATION The first review of resumes is anticipated to be May 14, 2024 to determine whether or not the stated requirements are met. 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 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 Lorin Calderon by email at Lorin Calderon or by telephone at (805) 654-2959. 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. |