Senior Deputy County Administrator - Exempt

Senior Deputy County Administrator

Contra Costa County, California, is seeking a strategic and collaborative public‑sector leader to serve as Senior Deputy County Administrator. This role strengthens coordination, modernization, and executive‑level project support across several high‑profile County functions. Reporting to the County Finance Director, the Senior Deputy works closely with assigned finance and internal services departments to support shared priorities, enhance governance and accountability, and improve operational effectiveness.

The ideal candidate brings experience in public‑sector finance and budgeting, administration, policy analysis, enterprise systems, and organizational change, along with exceptional diplomacy, political acumen, communication skills, and the ability to build consensus among diverse stakeholders.

Serve as a catalyst for change and make a lasting impact in a dynamic organization; apply today!

View the full recruitment brochure here:

Annual Salary: $ – $ DOE/DOQ*

• The Board of Supervisors is considering a 3% increase to base pay on July 7, 2026, effective July 1, 2026.

Plus an attractive benefits package.

How to Apply:

For first consideration, apply by July 30 at

View the WBCP Job Board:

In‑person interviews are anticipated to take place in mid‑to‑late August. Selected candidates must be available for all interview dates.

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After you receive a conditional job offer, you will be fingerprinted, and your fingerprints will be sent to the California Department of Justice (DOJ) and the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI). The resulting report of your conviction history (if any) will be used to determine whether the nature of your conviction conflicts with the specific duties and responsibilities of the job for which you have received a conditional job offer.

If a conflict exists, you will be asked to present any evidence of rehabilitation that may mitigate the conflict, except when federal or state regulations bar employment in specific circumstances. Having a conviction history does not automatically preclude you from a job with Contra Costa County. If you accept a conditional job offer, the Human Resources department will contact you to schedule a fingerprinting appointment.

All Contra Costa County employees are designated Disaster Service Workers through state and local law. Employment with the County requires the affirmation of a loyalty oath to this effect. Employees are required to complete all Disaster Service Worker‑related training as assigned, and to return to work as ordered in the event of an emergency.

It is the policy of Contra Costa County to consider all applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ethnicity, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, ancestry, medical condition, genetic information, military or veteran status, or other protected category under the law.