Deputy County Executive Officer

Apply online at www.santacruzcountyjobs.com 

CLOSING DATE: FRIDAY, DECEMBER 5, 2025

The County is seeking an experienced and forward-thinking Deputy County Executive to join the executive leadership team. Under the direction of the County Executive Officer, this non-Civil Service key leadership position oversees major program areas within the County Executive Office and provides high-level administrative, fiscal, and policy guidance across the organization.

As Deputy County Executive Officer, you will:

• Build relations and work on legislative policy and affairs.
• Advise and support executive leadership and the Board of Supervisors on fiscal policy,
  legislative matters, and strategic initiatives.
• Collaborate and manage projects across departments to align goals, strengthen
  accountability, and advance organizational priorities.
• Act on behalf of the County Executive Officer or Assistant County Executive Officer as
  authorized, exercising sound judgment and discretion on complex and sensitive
  matters.
• Resolve conflict and manage labor relations issues.     

This is a unique opportunity for a proven leader to play a pivotal role in shaping the County’s strategic direction, ensuring programs and policies align with the Board’s vision and community priorities.

The ideal candidate is a strategic leader and collaborative problem-solver who thrives in a dynamic government environment, brings strong fiscal and policy acumen, and has a proven ability to build trust and drive results across diverse teams.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                               

Any combination of education and experience which would provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying, unless otherwise specified. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be:

Graduation from a recognized college with a major in business administration, public administration, management, finance, economics, accounting or a related field

AND

four (4) years of progressively responsible experience in a private or governmental agency with responsibilities in administration or financial analysis, including: systems, procedures and program evaluation; A master’s degree or doctorate in a relevant field is desirable.

Required knowledge and abilities: To view the list of required knowledge and abilities go to the County of Santa Cruz employment opportunities site at: https://www2.santacruzcountyca.gov/personnel/Specs/UT5spec.html