Deputy Director of General Services
Solano County
Date Posted:
February 1, 2013
Salary:
$104,479 – $129,996/year
Description:
The Deputy Director of General Services assists the Director of
General Services in managing the operations of the County’s
General Services Department through the supervision of
subordinate supervisory, professional, technical, and support
staff. The incumbent assists in planning, organizing, and
providing high-level oversight and administration of Department
operations and functions associated with capital projects
management, procurement and purchasing, facilities management,
real estate support services, fleet operations, and
administration of the Nut Tree Airport. Responsibilities
may focus on a particular departmental function or area (such as
administrative services) and/or may include managerial oversight
of one or more the General Services Divisions. As a
member of the Department’s executive management team, the Deputy
Director participates in the development and implementation of
Department and countywide policies, procedures and initiatives.
This position is exempt from Civil Service and is “at will”
serving at the discretion of the appointing
authority. The General Services Deputy Director
will be an experienced organizational leader with public sector
experience who is capable of achieving challenging organizational
goals and performance objectives. This candidate will be a
proven professional with strong communication skills and the
ability to skillfully collaborate with others to build and
maintain strong relationships. The ideal candidate will
assist the Director in leading the Department with the best
interest of both the public and the organization in mind.
This will require the successful candidates to have a proven
track record of:
Employing strong interpersonal and leadership
skills to effect positive outcomes and implement policies and
organizational change in spite of challenges and limited
resources;
Excellent problem-solving skills and the
ability to proactively identify and support creative and viable
business solutions;
Possessing commitment to high quality customer
service and results in the most cost-effective and efficient
manner.
In addition to the required education and experience, the
selected candidate will demonstrate the following attributes:
Service Oriented: Customer orientation to the public and other
departments, demonstrating responsive, helpful, and innovative
services.
Flexible: Capable of handling shifting priorities in a
competent, composed and focused manner.
Tech Savvy: Resourceful in using
technology for management needs and operational improvements and
efficiency, supporting innovation for better services.
Problem-solver: Provides useful counsel and
advice, facilitates getting issues resolved with key stakeholders
and implements solutions effectively.
Collaborator: Seeks mutual support opportunities with all
departments, works in partnership with the General Services
Director and other department managers, and involves staff in
shaping plans and decisions.
Ethical: Conducts oneself with high
integrity, judgment, sensitivity to public perception, knows
right from wrong and stands firm in the face of pressure.
Team-oriented: Engages department staff in
decision-making, promotes staff development, communicates
regularly with staff about department priorities, praises good
work and provides continuous feedback on performance measures and
outcomes.
Organization skills: Attends to details
with a focus on results, is on top of priorities, delegates
sufficiently and appropriately.
Track record of accomplishment: Exhibits a history of
making positive contributions to improve performance, build
effective teams, modernize processes, and creating innovative
programs.
Self-confident and empathetic: listens and shows
understanding, builds trust, stays positive, calm and composed
under pressure, seeks “win-win” solutions.
Qualifications:
Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration, Public Administration, Finance, or a closely related field AND Three (3) years of progressively responsible management and supervisory experience in a public agency, which included program planning, analysis, and evaluation, budget management and policy development, personnel management, performance evaluation, and training.
How To Apply:
Interested candidates are required to submit an electronic or a
hard-copy application. To apply or locate additional information
regarding Solano County, visit our website at www.jobsatsolanocounty.com.
Application should provide a detailed employment history that
includes month and year of entry and departure for all positions
with relevant job experience. Copies of your degree or
college transcripts must be received in the Solano County
Department of Human Resources. within five (5) calendar days from
application submittal.
The hours of operation are M-F, 8 am- 5 pm. EOE/AA
SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONNAIRE
The Supplemental Questionnaire will be used to help determine
candidates’ qualifications for this position and whether they
will continue in the recruitment process; therefore, candidates
are encouraged to answer all questions thoroughly and
completely. Omitted information cannot be considered or
assumed. Candidates who have no experience in a specific
area are recommended to state “no experience in this area”
instead of leaving the space blank.
1. Describe your experience in initiating and implementing
organizational development and service integration programs.
2. Describe your experience in developing and managing operating
budgets, performance measures, and cost/benefit analysis for
projects, programs, and services.
3. Provide an example of an innovative business solution that you
have successfully implemented that improved performance, reduced
cost, or resulted in increased revenue.
March 1,
2013
Application Review
March 14,
2013
Oral Board tentatively scheduled
Final Deadline:
Open Until Filled