Deputy Executive Officer - Budget and Finance

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The County of Ventura offers an attractive compensation and benefits package. The salary range for this position is $158,650 to $222,132 annually, DOQ. An employee in this position will also be eligible for the following:

• General Salary Increase: A general salary increase of 3.5%, effective December 20, 2026, and another 3.5% effective December 19, 2027.
• Educational Incentive: May be eligible for 2.5%, 3.5%, or 5%, based on completion of an associate, bachelor's, or graduate degree from an accredited institution, not required for the position.
• Retirement / Social Security: Defined retirement benefits vest after 5 years of service. The County and you each contribute to Social Security. For more information, visit:
  www.vcera.org
  . If you are eligible, you may establish reciprocity with other public retirement systems, such as CalPERS.
• Health Plans: Medical, dental, and vision plans for you and your dependents. A flexible credit allowance of up to $1,024.11 biweekly.
• Flexible Spending Accounts: Increase your spending power by reimbursing you with pre‑tax dollars for IRS‑approved dependent care and health care expenses.
• Annual Leave: 248 hours earned 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.
• Annual Leave Redemption: The ability to "cash out" or redeem up to 160 hours of Annual Leave per year after using 80 hours.
• Holidays: 13 paid days per year, including 1 floating holiday to use at your discretion.
• Deferred Compensation: You may elect to contribute to one or both of the County's deferred compensation plans (established under Internal Revenue Code sections 401(k) and 457). If you participate in the County-sponsored 401(k) plan, the County will match part of your contribution up to 3% of your salary, on a per-pay-period basis. Following 5 years of continuous County service, an additional 2% non-elective contribution will be made to the 401(k) plan.
• Other Benefits include: Disability Plans;
  Employee Assistance Program;
  County-paid Life Insurance;
  Tuition Reimbursement;
  Benefit Reimbursement Program;
  Wellness Program; and Work Life Program, which includes child care and elder care referrals.

Under the direction of the County Chief Financial Officer, manages and supervises the Budget and Finance (B&F) section and performs related work as required. The selected candidate’s roles and responsibilities include:

• Leads cross‑departmental working groups to execute CEO and Board of Supervisors priorities and strategic initiatives.
• Oversees the lifecycle management of major county capital improvement projects and programs, including large-scale infrastructure developments.
• Leads a team that sets the County’s strategic capital outlay and land use planning outlook, oversees high-priority capital projects, and advances regional sustainability efforts.
• Engages in inter‑departmental workflows and implements standardized administrative processes across county agencies to ensure coordinated and effective service delivery.
• Manages high‑priority executive projects and ad‑hoc policy assignments directly assigned by the Chief Executive Officer, ensuring timely and effective execution.
• Oversees real estate acquisition opportunities and analysis, property management, and facility allocation strategies for county‑owned assets.
• Leads efforts to optimize operational performance, service delivery, and fiscal stability through inter‑departmental initiatives, policy development, and strategic planning.
• Directs the development and implementation of countywide policies, procedures, and programs, ensuring alignment with…