1. Possession of an advanced degree in business or public administration, industrial/organizational psychology, education, or related field, with an emphasis on organizational development, AND two years of increasingly responsible experience in organizational development or strategic planning in a complex public agency; or
2. Possession of a bachelor's degree in business or public administration, industrial/organizational psychology, education, or related field, AND three years of management experience in a complex public agency, AND completion of extensive professional training in organizational development, strategic planning, staff development, and implementation of organizational change sufficient to demonstrate up-do-date knowledge of developments in the field of organizational effectiveness.
Possession of a valid California Class C Driver's License within one month of appointment.
Knowledge of: theory, principles, and practices of modern management, organizational development, conflict resolution, continuous improvement, project management, matrix management, and customer service; principles of and emerging trends in organizational change, employee development, management theory, and strategic planning; methods of data collection and analysis; methods and techniques of training; doctrine of servant leadership; labor-management cooperation efforts; public relations for organizations; standard English usage and grammar; budget administration.
Job Description: This is a single-position, assistant department head, at-will class exempt from civil service; the incumbent reports to and serves at the pleasure of the County Administrator. Deputy County Administrators are distinguished from this class by their role as line executives in the County Administrator's Office, with responsibility over program and fiscal areas.
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Definition: Under administrative direction, incumbent acts as an internal consultant to County departments, executives, and staff on issues related to improving organizational effectiveness, including but not limited to: strategic planning, management systems, conflict resolution, employee morale, staff development, and organizational change. Incumbent provides administrative support to the County Administrator by leading a wide variety of complex and sensitive initiatives and programs sponsored by the County Administrator; and performs other related duties as required.