AGENCY EXECUTIVE COORDINATOR - (Actual class: HEALTH SERVICES PROJECT COORDINATOR) - County of San Diego

AGENCY EXECUTIVE COORDINATOR
 (Actual class: HEALTH SERVICES PROJECT COORDINATOR)

      HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY
             COUNTY OF SAN DIEGO

            ANTICIPATED HIRING RANGE:
           $100,000 - $115,000 ANNUALLY
           EXCELLENT BENEFITS PACKAGE

THE POSITION
Agency Executive Coordinator
                                    The Agency Executive Coordinator (AEC) will work in the County
                                    Administration Center, Health and Human Services Agency (HHSA)
                                    Executive Office, adjacent to the County’s beautiful Waterfront Park.
                                    The Agency Executive Coordinator will assist and report to the
                                    Agency Director and will work closely with staff in the Agency
                                    Executive Office including the Chief Operations Officer, Chief
                                    Financial Officer, Chief of Staff, Agency Human Resources Director,
                                    Director of Strategy and Innovation, CAO Staff Officers and other
                                    support staff. The incumbent will have significant responsibility for
                                    assisting with reviewing policy and administering special projects,
                                    including but not limited to, those related to private/public
                                    partnerships and community-based services.

Key Responsibilities of this position include:
•   Provides direct support to the Agency Director to include preparing presentations; gathers
    information related to policy development; attends speaking engagements; serves as a liaison with
    community stakeholders, and assists the Agency Director to prepare for meetings with the Board of
    Supervisors, city/state/federal officials, and key stakeholders throughout the San Diego region and
    nation
•   Understands and stays current on high-level programmatic information related to health and human
    services and translating into content and talking points for diverse audiences
•   Analyzes reports, responses, and ensures communication includes appropriate departments
•   Acts as the liaison to local, state, and national boards which includes monitoring proceedings and
    advising the Director on relevant issues impacting the Agency
•   Assists with internal and external communication by researching information and designing talking
    points, speeches and presentations for public events, conferences and meetings
•   Represents the Agency Director on workgroups and meetings

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
                                        QUALIFYING APPLICANTS WILL POSSESS:
                                        A bachelor's degree from an accredited U.S. college or university
                                        or a certified foreign studies equivalency AND three years of
                                        experience that demonstrates the ability to perform the essential
                                        functions of the classification OR a combination of education
                                        and/or experience as stated above.
                                        Notes: A master's degree or higher degree may substitute for a
                                        total of one year of experience. In order for education to
                                        substitute for work experience as indicated above, college level
                                        coursework must demonstrate progress toward a degree and may
                                        be substituted on a year-for-year basis.
                                        A bachelor’s degree is highly desirable.

THE IDEAL CANDIDATE
•   A highly effective communicator, able to address sensitive issues with
    staff, customer, and community groups
•   Exceptional writing and communication skills
•   Multi-tasker and able to complete high volume of work that is time
    sensitive and occasionally taking place during evenings and weekends
•   Sees the “big picture” and looks beyond department boundaries when
    making recommendations
•   Has experience reviewing strategic programs and policies related to
    health and social services programs and services
•   Ability to translate data and high-level complex information into
    understandable content and talking points for diverse audiences
•   Has a track record of successfully reaching out and establishing
    relationships with agency and county executives, community leaders,
    and partner organizations
•   Has proven analytical skills, as well as high degree of organization and
    political acumen
•   Empathetic listener who is sensitive to the needs of staff and external
    customers

SALARY & BENEFITS
COMPENSATION:
The anticipated hiring range is $100,000 - $115,000 annually. Annual salary reviews are performance-based and
goal-oriented.

BENEFITS:
•   15 days of paid vacation, 13 days of paid sick leave, and 14 paid holidays
•   Medical, dental, and vision insurance plans
•   Disability Insurance, Life Insurance, and Accidental Death/Dismemberment Insurance
•   Flexible Management Benefit Package – a monthly credit may be used to select benefits from a group of
    options
•   Defined benefit retirement program
•   Reciprocity with other governmental retirement systems may be granted; please visit www.sdcera.org
    for more information
•   Deferred Compensation Program 457 and 401(a) plans
•   May be eligible for relocation allowance up to $10,000

HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY
The Health and Human Services Agency is an integrated agency
with a robust service network that contributes to a region that
is Building Better Health, Living Safely, and Thriving. Its many
programs are designed to help all 3.3 million San Diego County
residents live well. Health, housing, and social services are
developed by six service departments to provide vital
resources and care and are generally deployed through six
regions.
The County of San Diego’s Framework for our Future provides
direction for County operations at every level to advance racial
justice, health equity, economic opportunity, environmental
protection, and government transparency to create a
region where all residents can achieve the Live Well San
Diego vision for healthy, safe, and thriving communities.

HOW TO APPLY
  APPLICATION PROCESS AND RECRUITMENT SCHEDULE
  Applications and résumés may be submitted online at www.sandiegocounty.gov/hr; select Current
  Job Postings, Job Number 21092312U. Résumés should include academic degrees held and dates
  conferred, employment history and positions held, dates of services, areas of experience, levels of
  responsibility, reporting structure, key duties performed, and number of direct reports or staff.

  Résumés will be screened in relation to the criteria outlined in this brochure. Candidates deemed to
  possess the most relevant qualifications will be referred to the hiring department for further
  evaluation. Candidates who are selected to move forward in the selection process will be contacted
  directly by the hiring department.

  The deadline to apply is March 29, 2022. A first review of résumés will take place during the week
  of February 28, 2022. Interested candidates are encouraged to apply as soon as possible for
  consideration.

  SPECIAL NOTES
  Persons serving in positions in the Unclassified Service do not accrue tenure and serve at the
  pleasure of the appointing authority. The provisions of this job announcement may be modified or
  revoked and do not constitute an expressed or implied contract. Qualified women, minorities, and
  persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply. Reasonable accommodation may be made to
  enable a qualified individual with disabilities to perform the essential functions of a job, on a case-
  by-case basis.

  CONTACT INFORMATION
  You may direct any questions regarding the application and selection process to Michelle
  Kensinger,     Executive   Recruiter,  Department      of    Human      Resources     at
  Michelle.Kensinger@sdcounty.ca.gov.

  Questions regarding the position or department should be directed to Kimberly Evers, Group
  Human Resources Director for the Health and Human Services Agency at
  Kimberly.Evers@sdcounty.ca.gov or (619) 515-6546.

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access, belonging, excellence, and sustainability. Each of which are infused throughout our operations. While also embracing a mission of
strengthening our communities with innovative, inclusive, and data driven services through a skilled and supported workforce. Click here for more
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