Director - Resource Management Agency

JOB To view the Director - Resource Management Agency brochure click here.
WHAT WE OFFER The County of Ventura offers an attractive compensation and benefits package.
Aside from our salary of approximately $173,256 to $242,582 an employee within this position will also be eligible for the following: Automobile allowance of $575 per month.
A general salary increase of 4% effective December 24, 2023 and 3.
5% effective December 22, 2024.
New Hire Incentive- may be eligible for up to 10% of the current annual base wage.
[Subject to the applicable section of the Management Resolution (Secs.
625 – 627)]Educational Incentive - An educational incentive of 2.
5% for completion of an associate's degree, 3.
5% for completion of a bachelor's degree, OR 5% for completion of a graduate's degree.
Executive Administrative Leave - The candidate selected for this position will earn 248 hours per year, increasing to 288 hours after 5 years of service, to 328 hours after 10 years of service, and to 368 hours after 15 years of service or other public service.
Prior public service on a pro-rate basis from a previous public employer may apply.
Annual Leave Redemption - The ability to "cash in" or redeem up to 100 hours of Annual Leave per year after using 80 hours.
Deferred Compensation - Eligible to participate in the County's 401(k) Shared Savings Plan and/or the Section 457 Plan.
This position is eligible for up to a 3% match on your 401(k) contributions.
Health Plans – You are afforded a flexible credit allowance of up to $21,450 annually for purchasing medical, dental, and/or vision insurance from a group of authorized plans.
This will increase to $23,530 for the 2024 plan year effective December 10, 2023.
Flexible Spending Accounts - Employees may also participate in the Flexible Spending Accounts which increase their spending power by reimbursing them with pre-tax dollars for IRS approved dependent care and health care expenses.
Pension Plan - Both the County and you contribute to the County's Retirement Plan and to Social Security.
If you are eligible, you may establish reciprocity with other public retirement systems such as PERS.
Holidays - 12 paid days per year which includes a scheduled floating holiday.
Miscellaneous Benefits: Incumbents are entitled to County-paid membership in professional organizations related to their position.
Other benefits include: Disability Plans, Employee Assistance Program, Life Insurance, Tuition Reimbursement, Benefit Reimbursement Program and a Wellness Program.
THE POSITION & DEPARTMENTThe Resource Management Agency (RMA)‘s primary goal is to protect the health, safety and welfare of the general public through administration and enforcement of County ordinances, Board policy, and state and federal laws regarding land use, and commercial and environmental regulation.
We are seeking a leader who, with stakeholders’ needs in mind, will be interested in building the necessary structures for long term success, identifying challenges as they form, and quickly developing appropriate actions to reach a positive outcome Excellence of service and continued improvement are integral to the structure and operations of the Resource Management Agency.
The Director – Resource Management Agency is an at-will classification and exempt from the provisions of the Civil Service Ordinance.
Please visit the Resource Management Agency website here to learn more about the services and they provide to our community.
TENTATIVE SCHEDULEOPEN: 10/26/23CLOSE: ContinuousREVIEW OF RESUMES: 11/29/23PRELIMINARY PANEL INTERVIEWS: To be determinedFINAL SELECTION INTERVIEWS: To be determined SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION To apply for this exceptional career opportunity, please send a resume and a cover letter which illustrates the following: Your experience managing a comprehensive program, including the type of program and your management role;Your experience managing budgets, including the size and nature of budgets you have managed;Your experience leading and managing staff, including the titles, sizes, and functions of staff you supervised; andYour experience with process improvement (e.
g.
, Lean Six) and financial strategy.
Submit in one of the following ways: E-mail to: Lorin.
Calderon@ventura.
org;Submit an on-line application and attachments (resume and cover letter) at www.
ventura.
org/jobs.
RESUME EVALUATION The first review of resumes is anticipated to be on or around November 29, 2023, to determine whether or not the stated requirements are met.
All relevant work experience, training and education need to be included in order to determine eligibility.
INTERVIEW PROCESS Following a structured evaluation of the resumes, the most qualified candidates will be invited to a panel interview.
The top candidates, as determined by the panel, will then be invited to a second interview with County Executive Office management team.
The interviews may be consolidated into one process or expanded into multiple interviews contingent upon the size and quality of the candidate pool.
BACKGROUND INVESTIGATIONThe selected candidate may be subjected to a thorough background investigation which may include inquiry into past employment, education, criminal background information, and driving record.
In addition, the successful candidate may be subjected to Live Scan fingerprinting.
For further information about this recruitment, please contact Lorin Calderon by email at Lorin Calderon or by telephone at (805) 654-2959.
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITYThe County of Ventura is an equal opportunity employer to all, regardless of age, ancestry, color, disability (mental and physical), exercising the right to family care and medical leave, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, political affiliation, race, religious creed, sex (includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and related medical conditions), and sexual orientation.