Job TitleUnder the direction of the County Executive Officer, assist with the management of County Government; manage significant special projects, divisions, and operations; participate in County strategic planning process for assigned areas, and development of strategic initiatives; supervise professional and administrative staff; prepare, present and monitor the County budget; serve on various committees and agencies to enhance County growth and improvement Education and Experience/ Licenses and Other Requirements Any combination equivalent to: Bachelor's degree in Public Administration, Business, Public Finance, Communications, Public Relations, or a related field and five years administrative or executive experience in public or private employment involving planning, organizing, executing, budgeting and directing various programs. Master's degree preferred. Assignment may require prior experience with economic or commercial development, marketing, municipal government, or other specialized area. Valid California Driver's License. Supplemental Information A valid driver's license may be required at the time of appointment and employees may also be required to drive their own vehicle and provide proof of liability insurance as per Vehicle Code VC § 160020. Individuals who do not meet this requirement due to a disability will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis. This position may require pre-employment drug test, physical examination, and fingerprinting for a background investigation. The County of Imperial does not unlawfully discriminate on any prohibited basis under state or federal law including prohibitions listed in title VII, the Age and Discrimination and Employment Act, section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Fair Employment and Housing Act, and the Americans with Disabilities Act. If you feel you have a need for special arrangements due to a disability in order to participate in the recruitment process, call (442) 265-1148 or call California Relay Service at 7-1-1. About Imperial County Imperial County is located in the Imperial Valley in the southeast of California, bordering Arizona and Mexico, with the Colorado River forming the County's eastern boundary. Imperial County is a major agricultural center, producing half of the nation's winter vegetables, as well as extensive renewable resources, such as geothermal, wind, and solar. Off-road enthusiasts are drawn to the Imperial Sand Dunes Recreation area, and the Colorado River is a popular destination for watersports, including fishing, boating, and water skiing. Fans of the popular movie, The Return of the Jedi, will recognize the Algodones Sand Dunes, where the movie was filmed.
