Deputy Chief Of Staff

Salary : $120,000.00 - $140,000.00 Annually

Location : Orange County

Job Type : Full-Time

Job Number : BOS2-0125-007 (O)

Department : BOS 2

Opening Date : 01 / 03 / 2025

Closing Date : 1 / 24 / 2025 11 : 59 PM Pacific

CAREER DESCRIPTION

DEPUTY CHIEF OF STAFF

Orange County Board of Supervisors

Office of Second District Supervisor Vicente Sarmiento

Deadline to Apply : Friday, January 24, 2025

POSITION SUMMARY

seeks an exceptional Deputy Chief of Staff to assist the Chief of Staff in managing office daily operations and policy analysis. This role involves supervising staff, coordinating with stakeholders, analyzing policies, and providing assistance on a wide range of complex issues. Our Office operates in a fast-paced environment with numerous high-priority tasks. The ideal candidate should be adept at handling multiple projects and priorities simultaneously, meeting deadlines, and fostering positive professional relationships.

No two days are the same - so if you are passionate about a career in public service and have a strong background in leadership and policy within an elected office, come join our amazing team!

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Operational Management : Assist the Chief of Staff with overseeing the day-to-day operations of the office, including workflow coordination, staff management, office efficiency, and resource allocation.
• Staff Supervision : Supervise, mentor, train, and coach staff.
• Policy Support : Collaborate with the Chief of Staff to develop and implement policy initiatives. Oversee policy areas and provide recommendations.
• Project Management : Lead or participate in special projects and initiatives as assigned. Ensure project goals and deadlines are met.
• Event Coordination : Forecast staffing and resource needs to host and participate in successfully in events.
• Organization : Our office participates in at least 75 events a year, responds to hundreds of constituents needs and concerns, and forges many policy initiatives. This position requires someone who is adept at helping to organize and prioritize the work of a team. The ability to meet tight deadlines while managing multiple priorities is key to the success of this position.
• Professional Relationships : Ability to build and maintain professional relationships with elected officials, internal County staff, executives, non-profit leaders and community members.

CORE COMPETENCIES AND ABILITIES

QUALIFICATIONS

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

BENEFITS

Salary is negotiable based on experience, ranging from $120,000 - $140,000. Benefits include Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance, Defined Benefit Pension Plan, Vacation / Sick leave.

Salary Range : $120,000 - $140,000

APPLICATION PROCESS

Submit your resume and cover letter to with the subject " Deputy Chief of Staff ". Please be sure to include any bilingual skills, education, and years of experience in an elected office in order to receive full consideration. A writing sample will be required.

WORKING CONDITIONS

EEO INFORMATION

Orange County, as an equal employment opportunity employer, encourages applicants from diverse backgrounds to apply.

Administrative Management

In addition to the County's standard suite of benefitssuch as a variety of health plan options, sick and vacation time and paid holidayswe also offer an excellent array of benefits such as :

Paid Leave : Twelve holidays per year plus sick and vacation time

Health & Dependent Care Reimbursement Accounts

Dental Insurance : County pays 100% of employee and dependent premiums

Paid Life Insurance : $100,000 life insurance policy

Paid Accidental & Death and Dismemberment Insurance : $100,000 AD&D insurance policy

Paid Short & Long Term Disability insurance programs

457 Defined Contribution Program

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Salary : $120,000 - $140,000