Date Posted:

June 19, 2015

Salary: 

$91,959.24 – $111,777.00 Annually

Description:

The Contra Costa County Administrator’s Office invites your interest for an excellent and rewarding leadership opportunity. We are currently accepting applications for Chief Assistant Clerk of the Board- Senior Deputy County Administrator.

The Clerk of the Board’s Office provides administrative direction for all Board of Supervisors and Assessment Appeals Board. Typical responsibilities include preparing, publishing and archiving records; receiving and processing claims against the County; researching current and historical records maintained by Clerk of the Board; keeps records of appointments to Boards, Commissions and Committees; processes legal publications, postings and notices; and acts as filing officer/official for Statement of Economic Interest forms; updates the County’s Administrative and General Ordinance Codes.

The Chief Assistant Clerk of the Board- Senior Deputy County Administrator is responsible for planning, organizing, directing, and coordinating the operations of the Office of the Clerk of the Board of Supervisors, including the development and implementation of procedures and staff training. The Chief Assistant Clerk of the Board is also assigned with directing and supervising the preparation, assembly, publication and distribution of agendas, notices, board orders, resolutions, correspondence, summary of actions taken, minutes of meetings, hearings, appeals, rezonings and other matters within the jurisdiction of the Board of Supervisors, the Contra Costa Housing Authority Board of Commissioners, and the Contra Costa County Fire Protection Board of Directors.

This position reports directly to the Contra Costa County Administrator.

Qualifications:

License Required: Possession of a valid California motor vehicle operator’s license. Out of state valid motor vehicle operator’s license will be accepted during the application process.

Education: Possession of a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with a major in Business, Public Administration, Finance or closely related field.

Experience: Four (4) years of full-time or its equivalent administrative management experience in positions such as City Clerk or Clerk of the Board of Supervisors’ Office; two (2) of the four (4) years must include supervisory or lead experience.

Education Substitution: CCBSA Certified Clerk of the Board Certification will substitute for two (2) years of the required education. Additional qualifying experience may be substituted for the required education on a year-for-year basis up to a maximum of two (2) years.

Experience Substitution: Possession of a master’s degree in Business, Public Administration, Finance or closely related field may be substituted for six (6) months of the required experience. There is no substitution for the two (2) years of supervisory or lead experience.

A Completed Supplemental Questionnaire Is Required

How to Apply:

1. Application Filing: Applicants, including County Employees, are to apply on-line at Contra Costa County Department of Human Resources and submit the required information by the final filing date. All applicants must clearly demonstrate that they meet the minimum requirements provided on the job announcement. Resumes may not be substituted for the official County application. Paper, faxed or late applications WILL NOT be accepted. To view the knowledge, skills, and abilities associated with this position, please visit www.cccounty.us/hr to see the detailed job description.

2. Application Screening: Depending on the number of applications received, an Application Screening Committee may be convened to review and evaluate each candidate’s application. Those candidates determined to be best qualified for the position will be invited to the oral interview.

3. Oral Interview: An oral interview will be conducted by a Qualifications Appraisal Board in Martinez, Ca. The Board will evaluate candidates in job-related areas. Candidates must receive a rating of at least 70 from a majority of the Board members to be ranked on the employment list. (Weighted 100%)

Conviction History Form: As part of the application and selection process, an applicant may be required to complete a Conviction History Form. Please note that the Conviction History Form should only be submitted when requested.

The Human Resources Department may change the examination steps noted above in accordance with the Personnel Management Regulations and accepted selection practices.

Filing Deadline:

6-30-2015