Description
Apply online at www.santacruzcountyjobs.com
CLOSING DATE: FRIDAY, DECEMBER 5, 2025
The County of Santa Cruz is seeking an experienced and forward-thinking Deputy County Executive Officer 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.
Requirements
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
