Date Posted:

November 3, 2015

Salary:

$105,893.00 – $128,731.00 Annually

Description:

The County of San Luis Obispo is seeking a dynamic, experienced and talented individual to lead the County’s new Central Services Department. This position, plans organizes and directs the work of this internal services department which provides services to county departments in the areas of: fleet management, real property management, purchasing and procurement, and mail services. This position also acts as the county’s purchasing agent. The Director of Central Services, is an unclassified, Department Head position which is appointed by and serves at will to the County Administrative Officer. This newly formed department has 13.50 full time equivalent staff and a general fund budget of approximately $9.5M.

Qualifications:

The ideal candidate will shall possess a combination of training, education, and experience that provides the knowledge, skills, abilities and competencies necessary for the successful management of the Central Services Department. Typically s/he shall have graduated from an accredited four-year college or university with a bachelor’s degree in business administration, public administration or a related field and have five years of management experience with a public sector agency. We are looking for someone who:
Can direct the implementation and coordination of programs and special projects in order to ensure exceptional services are provided to county departments
Is an experienced negotiator in the areas of purchasing, service contracts and real property transactions
Is experienced in the development and submission of departmental budgets that include internal and enterprise funding elements
Is an effective manager who can oversee the work of staff and provide effective training, coaching and leadership
Has excellent verbal and written communication skills for researching and preparing well organized presentations
Is a team player who can work effectively with county department heads and staff at all levels
Can deliver excellent service to internal and external customers
Has comprehensive experience and knowledge in public purchasing and contracting laws, principles, practices, and methods
Can analyze and monitor vehicle expenditures for County departments and provide recommendations regarding the use and purchase of new vehicles
Is knowledgeable in real property appraisal, laws and procedures governing acquisitions and condemnation of property, and rights of way for public use

How to Apply:

Please submit a cover letter, resume to be considered for this position. This recruitment is open until filled, the Initial application review begin the week of November 16, 2015. Initial panel interviews will be conducted immediately prior to or following the week of November 23rd. Top candidates will be invited to return to meet with stakeholders and final interviews in early December.
The annual salary range for this position is $105,893 – $128,731 depending on qualifications. The annual salary is supplemented by a generous benefit package which includes:
Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
Participation in the San Luis Obispo County Pension Trust Retirement Fund
Life Insurance
Deferred Compensation Plan
Flexible Spending Section 125 Plans
Paid Personal, Administrative, Sick and Vacation Days
Paid Holidays
Employee Assistance Program
Education Allowance
Wellness/Fitness Allowance
Post Employment Health Plan
For additional information regarding benefits for this position, please visit: http://www.slocounty.ca.gov/Assets/PE/Benefits/bu09.htm

Filing Deadline:

Continuous