Deputy County Executive for Community Services

Deputy County Executive for Community Services
Office of the County Executive
County of Marin
San Rafael, California
$199,326 – $219,772 Annually

At the County of Marin, our employees overwhelmingly report feeling their work is meaningful, they like the work they do, and they are proud to tell people “I work for the County of Marin.” Discover more about us, our values and our organizational culture here: https://www.hr.marincounty.gov/

The County of Marin seeks a strategic and visionary executive to lead and oversee the County Community Services and to meet the evolving needs of the community. Our ideal candidate will bring effective leadership and management best practices. They value collaboration, possess strong interpersonal skills and high emotional intelligence, are service oriented, results driven, and foster Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging principles. They have a successful record of creating an excellent work environment and culture and understand the importance of relationships, effective communication, and employee development.

Serving the County Executive with countywide management assistance, the Deputy County Executive for Community Services has a broad range of responsibilities, focused primarily on coordinating services and strengthening relationships in unincorporated communities in Marin, including Marin city, West Marin, Tam Valley, Venetia Valley, and Marinwood. In addition, they will be able to demonstrate that they are results-oriented, skilled in a managing multiple competing timelines in a fast-paced, changing environment and highly competent in communicating complex concepts to diverse audiences.

Other duties may include the following:
• Serve as a point of contact for community members and county departments regarding community and municipal services available in unincorporated areas, including management, focus, and community engagement to ensure efficient and accessible services to residents
• Coordinate municipal issues among our local cities and towns, including those which overlap jurisdictional boundaries, such as social services, disaster preparedness, and building a racially equitable community
• Facilitate internal coordination across all County departments regarding services, grants, and innovation
• Oversee other community services such as Community Service Areas and coordination with other local government agencies on municipal services like animal control, waste disposal and recycling, and serve as a liaison to the Local Agency Formation Commission (LAFCO), etc.
• Oversee a new special projects team in the OCE’s office, consisting of two strategic project managers

The ideal candidate will be an experienced, local government leader with a strong record of strategic thinking, integrity, and professionalism working with staff, elected officials and residents and familiarity with Marin County is preferred but not required. This enthusiastic and results-oriented leader will have a solid background in budgeting, supervision of staff, and bring outstanding communication, critical thinking, and interpersonal qualities. Additionally, the ideal candidate will be:
• Interested in municipal activities and services and how they impact the community
• A critical thinker with courage to pursue creative ideas, and to implement new systems for greater efficiencies and services while prioritizing policy considerations with sound judgment
• Strong in their quantitative analytical abilities, including an understanding of data analysis tools, and programs, with an ability to gain trust and deliver results while managing or balancing expectations
• Able to communicate effectively to different audiences, including elected officials and members of the public, and is collaborative both inside and outside the organization
• Highly ethical and objective, with the ability to navigate a political environment
• Able to find common sense solutions with a positive, “can do“ attitude

For detailed information about this exceptional career opportunity, qualifications, and the application instructions, simply Click Here.

To receive first consideration for this exceptional career opportunity please apply online, attach a resume and respond to supplemental questions at https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/marincounty/jobs/4772210/deputy-county-executive-for-community-services by 11:59 PM PST on Sunday, January 26, 2025. Application materials will be reviewed and evaluated as received and only the most qualified candidates will be invited to continue in the recruitment process. EOE