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Director of Behavioral Health & Public Guardian
- Ventura, California
- County of Ventura
$197,129.77 - $276,008.74 Annually
- Full Time
- Administration and Management
- Public Health
- Public Safety
Deputy Director - Human Services Agency
- Ventura, California
- County of Ventura
$197,763.34 - $229,979.93 Annually
- Full Time
- Administration and Management
- Human Resources and Personnel
- Other
APCD Clean Air Ambassador - Extra Help
- Ventura, California
- County of Ventura
$47,840.00 - $66,792.52 Annually
- Full Time
- Clerical and Administrative Support
- Political or Public Affairs
Retirement Office Assistant
- Ventura, California
- County of Ventura
$52,000.00 - $80,196.48 Annually
- Full Time
- Clerical and Administrative Support
Internal Auditor/Analyst II
- Ventura, California
- County of Ventura
$79,530.29 - $111,342.42 Annually
- Full Time
- Accounting and Finance
- Administrative Analysis and Research
Elections Warehouse Assistant- Intermittent
- Ventura, California
- County of Ventura
$25.50 Hourly
- Full Time
- Accounting and Finance
- Municipal or County Clerk
- Political or Public Affairs
- Purchasing and Warehouse
Assistant Treasurer-Tax Collector
- Ventura, California
- County of Ventura
$147,939.25 - $207,114.94 Annually
- Full Time
- Accounting and Finance
Literacy Specialist - Juvenile Facilities Next Chapter Library (Fixed-Term)
- Ventura, California
- County of Ventura
$81,781.71 - $121,359.31 Annually
- Full Time
- Library Services
- Probation
- Other
Ambulatory Care Chief Operating Officer (COO)
- Ventura, California
- County of Ventura
$177,096.97 - $247,935.76 Annually
- Full Time
- Administration and Management
Senior Food Services Assistant - Dietary - VCMC
- Ventura, California
- County of Ventura
$57,539.01 - $60,396.55 Annually
- Full Time
- Accounting and Finance
- Nutrition and Food Services
Post Bar Law Clerk
- Ventura, California
- County of Ventura
$60,997.85 - $85,274.76 Annually
- Full Time
- Clerical and Administrative Support
- Legal Services
Mobile Library Team Supervising Technician
- Ventura, California
- County of Ventura
$62,589.79 - $87,703.06 Annually
- Full Time
- Library Services
Hospital Patient Access Services Manager
- Ventura, California
- County of Ventura
$98,275.48 - $137,599.18 Annually
- Full Time
- Administration and Management
- Clerical and Administrative Support
- Public Health
Collections Officer II - Self Pay Collections - Bilingual Required
- Ventura, California
- County of Ventura
$52,756.05 - $73,834.95 Annually
- Full Time
- Accounting and Finance
Public Works Maintenance Worker II/III
- Ventura, California
- County of Ventura
$50,890.69 - $74,685.09 Annually
- Full Time
- Building Maintenance
- Public Works
Med Surg Registered Nurse II - Night Shift (Regular and Per Diem)
- Ventura, California
- County of Ventura
$115,273.60 - $152,131.20 Annually
- Full Time
- Public Health
GSA Maintenance Worker
- Ventura, California
- County of Ventura
$47,840.00 - $64,209.79 Annually
- Full Time
- Building Maintenance
Pharmacy Technician - Regular and Per Diem Pool
- Ventura, California
- County of Ventura
$47,022.84 - $69,943.63 Annually
- Full Time
- Parks and Recreation
- Public Health
Regional Senior Librarian
- Ventura, California
- County of Ventura
$88,844.19 - $124,381.87 Annually
- Full Time
- Library Services
Elections Office Worker I/II/III- Extra Help
- Ventura, California
- County of Ventura
$22.50 - $27.00 Hourly
- Full Time
- Clerical and Administrative Support
- Municipal or County Clerk
- Parks and Recreation
- Political or Public Affairs
Police Cadet
- 501 Poli Street, Ventura, California
- CITY OF VENTURA, CA
$16.90 - 19.40 Hourly
- Part Time
- Public Safety
Lifeguard I-II/Swimming Instructor/Head Lifeguard
- 501 Poli Street, Ventura, California
- CITY OF VENTURA, CA
$16.90 - 19.40 Hourly
- Part Time
- Education and Training
- Public Safety
Elections Vote Center Worker I/II - Extra Help
- Ventura, California
- County of Ventura
$22.50 - $25.50 Hourly
- Full Time
- Clerical and Administrative Support
- Municipal or County Clerk
- Parks and Recreation
- Political or Public Affairs
Laboratory Analyst I/II (Extra-help) - Ventura Water
- 501 Poli Street, Ventura, California
- CITY OF VENTURA, CA
$35.64 - 47.62 Hourly
- Part Time
- Administrative Analysis and Research
- Clerical and Administrative Support
- Sciences and Laboratory
- Water and Wastewater Treatment
Revenue Integrity Analyst
- Ventura, California
- County of Ventura
$91,660.87 - $128,337.80 Annually
- Full Time
- Administrative Analysis and Research
Labor Relations Negotiations Analyst
- Ventura, California
- County of Ventura
$85,882.14 - $137,665.71 Annually
- Full Time
- Administrative Analysis and Research
- Human Resources and Personnel
Firefighter-Paramedic Lateral
- 501 Poli Street, Ventura, California
- CITY OF VENTURA, CA
- Full Time
- Fire and EMS
- Public Health
Public Defender Trial Attorney I/II - Fixed Term
- Ventura, California
- County of Ventura
$102,046.92 - $159,117.17 Annually
- Full Time
- Court Administration
- Legal Services
Assistant Auditor-Controller
- Ventura, California
- County of Ventura
$162,006.58 - $226,809.22 Annually
- Full Time
- Accounting and Finance
Pharmacist - Transition of Care
- Ventura, California
- County of Ventura
$131,857.35 - $184,600.29 Annually
- Full Time
- Public Health
Principal Planner
- 501 Poli Street, Ventura, California
- CITY OF VENTURA, CA
$108,133.17 - 144,899.46 Annually
- Full Time
- Planning and Development
Respiratory Care Practitioner I-IV & Respiratory Therapist Per Diem Pool I-IV
- Ventura, California
- County of Ventura
$65,660.40 - $114,485.90 Annually
- Full Time
- Parks and Recreation
- Public Health
Per Diem Registered Nurse II/III - Utilization Management VCMC
- Ventura, California
- County of Ventura
$115,271.62 - $193,956.22 Annually
- Part Time
- Public Health
Senior Registered Nurse - Intensive Care Unit
- Ventura, California
- County of Ventura
$124,664.15 - $149,057.66 Annually
- Full Time
- Public Health
Registered Nurse II - Regular & Per Diem - Float Pool
- Ventura, California
- County of Ventura
$113,776.00 - $152,131.20 Annually
- Full Time
- Parks and Recreation
- Public Health
Clerical Supervisor I-II-III - Surgical Subspecialty Clinic
- Ventura, California
- County of Ventura
$50,460.87 - $85,598.94 Annually
- Full Time
- Administrative Analysis and Research
- Clerical and Administrative Support
- Public Health
Senior Real Property Agent
- Ventura, California
- County of Ventura
$83,795.42 - $112,028.56 Annually
- Full Time
- Real Estate
Pharmacist - Regular & PDP
- Ventura, California
- County of Ventura
$127,082.75 - $188,590.80 Annually
- Full Time
- Public Health
Circulating Operating Room Nurse
- Ventura, California
- County of Ventura
$118,375.37 - $161,707.96 Annually
- Full Time
- Public Health
Behavioral Health Clinic Administrator III - Mental Health Services
- Ventura, California
- County of Ventura
$105,842.20 - $148,193.62 Annually
- Full Time
- Administration and Management
- Public Health
Director of Health Services - Ventura County Health Care Plan
- Ventura, California
- County of Ventura
$136,254.50 - $188,799.17 Annually
- Full Time
- Administration and Management
- Public Health
Pediatric Primary Care Clinic Nurse Practitioner
- Ventura, California
- County of Ventura
$156,923.36 - $178,467.07 Annually
- Full Time
- Public Health
Physician, Family Medicine or General Internal Medicine - East County
- Ventura, California
- County of Ventura
See Position Description
- Full Time
- Public Health
Certified Phlebotomist II - Per Diem Pool
- Ventura, California
- County of Ventura
$63,310.58 Annually
- Full Time
- Parks and Recreation
- Public Health
Director - Public Works Agency, Watershed Protection (Flood Control)
- Ventura, California
- County of Ventura
$169,558.94 - $237,382.53 Annually
- Full Time
- Administration and Management
- Natural Resources
- Public Works
College Student Worker
- Ventura, California
- County of Ventura
$19.18 Hourly
- Full Time
- Clerical and Administrative Support
Engineer - Water/Wastewater
- 501 Poli Street, Ventura, California
- CITY OF VENTURA, CA
$93,242.66 - 124,946.43 Annually
- Full Time
- Engineering
- Water and Wastewater Treatment
Senior Civil Engineer
- 501 Poli Street, Ventura, California
- CITY OF VENTURA, CA
$122,342.90 - 163,941.44 Annually
- Full Time
- Engineering
*Ventura County Medical Reserve Corps
- Ventura, California
- County of Ventura
$0.00 Annually
- Public Health
Billing and Coding Analyst - Surgical Subspecialty Clinic
- Ventura, California
- County of Ventura
$62,964.97 - $88,150.95 Annually
- Full Time
- Accounting and Finance
- Administrative Analysis and Research
- Public Health
Recreation Leader I/II and Recreation Specialist (Parks & Recreation)
- 501 Poli Street, Ventura, California
- CITY OF VENTURA, CA
$16.90 - 19.40 Hourly
- Part Time
- Parks and Recreation
Lateral Public Safety Dispatcher (911 Operator)
- 501 Poli Street, Ventura, California
- CITY OF VENTURA, CA
$46.20 Hourly
- Full Time
- Dispatch and Telecommunications
- Public Safety
Police Officer - Lateral or Academy Complete / Out of State Lateral
- 501 Poli Street, Ventura, California
- CITY OF VENTURA, CA
$61.75 Hourly
- Full Time
- Public Safety
Police Officer Trainee I/II (Ventura Police Department)
- 501 Poli Street, Ventura, California
- CITY OF VENTURA, CA
$43.47 Hourly
- Full Time
- Public Safety
Behavioral Health Clinician I - IV / Intensive Services Clinician I - IV
- Ventura, California
- County of Ventura
$62,940.80 - $111,092.80 Annually
- Full Time
- Public Health
Sheriff's Jail Cook
- Ventura, California
- County of Ventura
$57,252.03 - $84,308.37 Annually
- Full Time
- Nutrition and Food Services
- Public Safety
Deputy Sheriff - Lateral Transfer
- Ventura, California
- County of Ventura
$96,033.60 - $134,076.80 Annually
- Full Time
- Public Safety
- Other
Deputy Sheriff Trainee/Deputy Sheriff
- Ventura, California
- County of Ventura
$93,974.40 - $134,076.60 Annually
- Full Time
- Public Safety
Alcohol and Drug Treatment Specialist I/II/III
- Ventura, California
- County of Ventura
$47,840.00 - $95,253.87 Annually
- Full Time
- Human and Social Services
- Public Health
Maintenance Engineer
- Ventura, California
- County of Ventura
$72,162.26 - $75,777.62 Annually
- Full Time
- Building Maintenance
- Engineering
Security & Office Systems Lead (Contract, Onsite)
- Ventura, California
- Tryfacta
- Full Time
- Public Safety
Public Sector Budget & Programs Analyst
- Ventura, California
- City-of-Ventur
- Full Time
- Accounting and Finance
- Federal Government
SR Dispatcher
- Ventura, California
- Central Transport
- Full Time
- Federal Government
- Transportation or Transit
Air Defense Artillery Recruit (93003)
- Ventura, California
- U.S. Army
- Full Time
- Federal Government
Field Artillery Recruit 13U (93003)
- Ventura, California
- U.S. Army
- Full Time
- Federal Government
Infantryman (93003)
- Ventura, California
- U.S. Army
- Full Time
- Federal Government
Infantryman - Start Your Career with the US Army (93003)
- Ventura, California
- U.S. Army
- Full Time
- Federal Government
M1 Armor Crewman - Find Success in US Army (93003)
- Ventura, California
- U.S. Army
- Full Time
- Federal Government
Field Artillery Recruit 13U - Start Your Career with the US Army (93003)
- Ventura, California
- U.S. Army
- Full Time
- Federal Government
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- Ventura, California
- U.S. Army
- Full Time
- Federal Government
Special Forces Candidate - Start Your Career with the US Army (93003)
- Ventura, California
- U.S. Army
- Full Time
- Federal Government
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- Ventura, California
- U.S. Army
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- Ventura, California
- U.S. Army
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- U.S. Army
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- Ventura, California
- U.S. Army
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- Federal Government
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- Ventura, California
- U.S. Army
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- Ventura, California
- Cobalt Security Services
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- Public Safety
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Director of Behavioral Health & Public Guardian
- Ventura, California United States
- County of Ventura
- Aug 01, 2026
- $197,129.77 - $276,008.74 Annually - Full Time
County of Ventura

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- $197,129.77 - $276,008.74 Annually
- Full Time
- Aug 01, 2026
Job Description
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BE PART OF SOMETHING AMAZING!

Click here to view the Director of Behavioral Health & Public Guardian brochure .

The County of Ventura offers an attractive compensation and benefits package. The salary range for this position is $197,129 to $276,008 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 3.5% effective December 19, 2027.

Educational Incentive: Additional cash payment of 2.5% for completing an associate degree, 3.5% for a bachelor's degree, or 5% for a graduate degree each pay period.
Executive Annual Leave: The selected candidate will earn 248 hours per year, increasing to 288 hours after 5 years of service, 328 hours after 10 years of service, and 368 hours after 15 years of service. Credit for prior public service may be considered (Management Resolution, § 1202A).
Annual Leave Redemption: The ability to “cash in” or redeem up to 100 hours of Annual Leave per year after using 80 hours of annual leave within the previous 12 months (Management Resolution, § 1207).
Holidays: 13 paid days annually, including a scheduled floating holiday.
Deferred Compensation: Eligible to participate in the County's 401(k) Shared Savings Plan and/or the Section 457 Plan. This position is eligible for up to a 3% match on your 401(k)contributions. Effective February 9, 2024 (and annually thereafter), eligible employees meeting the criteria in Sec. 1907 of the Management Resolution will receive a two percent (2%) of their annualized compensation non-elective contribution into their 401(k) account.
Health Insurance Plans: Medical, dental, and vision plans for you and your dependents. A flexible credit allowance of up to $1,024.11 biweekly, depending on enrollment plan tier.
Flexible Spending Accounts: Boost your spending power by reimbursing yourself with pre-tax dollars for IRS-approved dependent care and health care expenses.
Pension Plan: Both you and the County contribute to the County’s Retirement Plan. If eligible, you may establish reciprocity with other public retirement systems, such as CalPERS.
Additional Benefits: Incumbents are entitled to County-paid membership in professional organizations related to their position; other benefits include Disability Plans, Employee Assistance Program, Life Insurance, Tuition Reimbursement, and Wellness Program.
Professional Membership: Eligible for county-paid membership in professional organizations related to the position.

The Position
Ventura County seeks an accomplished and visionary leader to serve as its next Director of Behavioral Health & Public Guardian. This is a rare dual-mandate executive role that combines oversight of one of the County's largest and most complex service systems with direct legal authority over some of the community's most vulnerable residents.

Reporting to the Director of the Health Care Agency, with additional accountability to the County Executive Officer and the Board of Supervisors, the Director of Behavioral Health oversees the development and management of all County Behavioral Health programs and services - including the Adult, Youth and Family, and Substance Use Services divisions, along with Driving Under the Influence programs. Appointed by the Board of Supervisors as both Director of the Behavioral Health Department and the statutory Mental Health Director, this position carries broad authority to set departmental direction, establish priorities, and represent Ventura County's behavioral health system before federal, state, and local partners. As Public Guardian, the Director also holds legal responsibility - through Superior Court appointment - for individuals deemed unable to care for themselves or manage their own finances due to grave disability, mental illness, or the effects of aging, including oversight of placement, medical care, benefits, asset management, and the County's Representative Payee Program.

Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate will bring more than technical program knowledge - they will bring the vision to guide Ventura County Behavioral Health through a pivotal period of transformation. As California implements Proposition 1's Behavioral Health Transformation, the transition from the Mental Health Services Act to the Behavioral Health Services Act (BHSA), the CARE Act, and SB 43's expanded conservatorship standards, the incoming Director will play a defining role in shaping how VCBH delivers integrated, whole-person, and culturally responsive care in the years ahead.

Success in this role requires broad and balanced capabilities: strong business acumen and financial expertise to manage a complex, multi-source funding structure; the leadership skill to build and sustain multidisciplinary teams focused on client-centered, data-driven outcomes; and a genuine commitment to serving Ventura County's culturally diverse communities, particularly those who are unserved, underserved, or facing systemic barriers to care. The Director must be equally comfortable in the boardroom and in the community - equally at home negotiating a state contract, briefing the Board of Supervisors, and building trust with clients, families, and community-based partners.
County Government & Behavioral Health
Ventura County is a general-law county governed by a five-member Board of Supervisors. The Board appoints a County Executive Officer to oversee day-to-day operations and advise, assist, and act as the Board's agent on all matters within its jurisdiction, including oversight of 25 countywide agencies and departments. The County is committed to serving its residents through engagement, strategy, execution, and accountability, ensuring that all employees are treated with respect and are free from discrimination. It operates with an annual budget of approximately $3.4 billion and a staff of more than 10,000 employees.

Ventura County Behavioral Health promotes hope, resiliency, and recovery by providing the highest-quality prevention, intervention, treatment, and support for individuals facing mental health and substance use challenges. In collaboration with community-based, faith-based, and other public and private partners, the Department ensures access to effective treatment and support for children, adolescents, transitional-aged youth, adults, and seniors - and their families. Services are delivered through regional clinics in Oxnard, Ventura, Santa Paula, Thousand Oaks, Fillmore, and Simi Valley, with many programs also offered at additional community-based locations to keep services accessible to clients where they live.

Agency: Health Care Agency-Behavioral Health

Payroll Title: Deputy Director - Health Care Agency

This position is at-will and excluded from the provisions of the Civil Service Ordinance. Incumbents in this classification are eligible for benefits at the MB2 level.

Recruitment Schedule:

This position is open on a continuous basis; applicants are encouraged to apply promptly for immediate consideration. This position may close without notice.

Review of Application Materials: The first review of application materials will occur the week of August 31, 2026. Applications submitted after that date will be reviewed on a rolling basis. The County reserves the right to advance exceptionally qualified candidates forward in the process at any time, regardless of the review schedule. To receive prompt consideration, please submit your materials by the first review date. All relevant experience, training, and education must be included to determine eligibility.

Examples Of Duties

Mission and Current Priorities

Ventura County Behavioral Health (VCBH), an integrated division of the Ventura County Health Care Agency, provides mental health and substance use treatment services countywide, including a 24/7 Access/Crisis Line for individuals and families in crisis, those considering suicide, and those struggling with mental illness, substance use, or both.

Vision : A community where Ventura County's diverse residents are respected and empowered so those impacted by mental health and substance use can heal, thrive, and lead a healthy, engaged life.

Mission : VCBH is committed to reducing stigma and discrimination, promoting wellness through a whole-person care approach where clients and families are empowered by appropriate, accessible, timely, and collaborative behavioral health services.

Values : Respect, Equity, Integrity, Compassion, Collaboration, and Quality.

The incoming Director will lead VCBH through a pivotal period of state-driven change:
Proposition 1 / Behavioral Health Transformation: approved by California voters in March 2024, reallocating mental health funding toward those with the most significant needs and funding new supportive housing and treatment beds statewide, as the Behavioral Health Services Act (BHSA) replaces the decades-old Mental Health Services Act.
The CARE Act: launched statewide December 1, 2024; Ventura County Superior Court is now accepting petitions.
Senate Bill 43: expanded the definition of "grave disability" to include severe substance use disorders, affecting 5150/5250/5270 holds and LPS conservatorships - effective in Ventura County by January 1, 2026, directly impacting the Public Guardian's caseload.
COAST: a local, multi-agency effort tackling the opioid crisis.

The Director will guide VCBH in implementing these overlapping mandates while sustaining the Department's commitment to accessible, whole-person, culturally responsive care - an opportunity to shape how Ventura County delivers behavioral health services for years to come.

Typical Qualifications

Any combination of education, training, and experience that results in the required knowledge, skills, and abilities qualifies. Typical combinations include:
Administrator: Master's degree in hospital, public health, or public administration, plus three (3) years of health care administrative experience, including two (2) years in behavioral health. Additional experience may substitute for education year-for-year.
Physician/Surgeon: Licensed in California, with completion of graduate psychiatric education (per Section 623) plus two (2) years of psychiatric training or practice, including one (1) year of administrative experience.
Psychologist: Licensed in California with a Doctorate in psychology, plus three (3) years of clinical experience, including two (2) years of administrative experience.
Clinical Social Worker (LCSW): Master's in social work with California licensure, plus five (5) years of behavioral health experience, including two (2) years of administrative experience.
LMFT/LPCC: Licensure-equivalent training in marriage, family, and child counseling (per January 1981 standards), plus five (5) years of behavioral health experience, including two (2) years of administrative experience.
Registered Nurse: Master's in psychiatric or public health nursing, plus five (5) years of related experience, including two (2) years of administrative experience. Additional post-baccalaureate experience may substitute for education year-for-year.

Desired Qualifications
Experience as a mental health director or substance use program administrator in a California county similar in size to or larger than Ventura
Senior executive experience (CEO, CFO, or equivalent) managing a nonprofit or community-based behavioral health organization, including Medi-Cal/Drug Medi-Cal budgeting, funding, HR, contracts, and compliance
Senior-level management of public programs serving individuals with serious mental illness or SED youth
Experience as a Division Manager in a comparable California county
Five (5) years of professional-level administrative experience, with two (2) years in behavioral health
Bilingual (English/Spanish)

Recruitment Process

To APPLY for this exceptional opportunity, please submit a resume and cover letter that illustrate your qualifications for the position:

Submit in one of the following ways:
Submit your resume and cover letter online at http://www.venturacounty.gov/jobs

OR
E-mail to: Bill.Friedel@venturacounty.gov

This recruitment will remain open until filled. The first review of resumes will occur the week of August 31, 2026. Applications submitted after that date will be reviewed on a rolling basis. The County reserves the right to advance exceptionally qualified candidates forward in the process at any time, regardless of the review schedule. To receive prompt consideration, please submit your materials by the first review date. All relevant experience, training, and education must be included to determine eligibility.

Interview Process

Well-qualified candidates, as evidenced by their CVs or résumés, may be invited to an initial screening interview, which may be conducted by phone, one-way video, or another format at the County's discretion. Candidates who advance will be invited to an in-person panel interview, and top finalists will then meet with the Director of the Health Care Agency and the County Executive Officer for a final interview. The interview process may be consolidated or expanded based on the size and quality of the candidate pool. Selection of the final candidate will require the Board of Supervisors' concurrence.

Background Investigation

The selected candidate may be subject to a thorough background investigation, which may include inquiries into past employment, education, criminal history, and driving record. In addition, the successful candidate will undergo DOJ/FBI Live Scan fingerprinting.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The County of Ventura is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome applicants regardless of age, ancestry, color, disability, family or medical leave status, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital or medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, political affiliation, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy-related conditions), or sexual orientation.

For more information about this position, please contact Bill Friedel at (805) 654-2419 or at Bill.Friedel@venturacounty.gov .

YOUR BENEFITS AS A COUNTY OF VENTURA EMPLOYEE

EXECUTIVE AND SENIOR MANAGEMENT LEVEL (Groups 1 & 2)

To learn more about Benefits, Retirement, and the Memorandum of Agreement (MOA), see links below.

Benefits website or you may call (805) 654-2570.
Retirement FAQ's
Memorandum of Agreement
Union Codes: MA, MB2

Closing Date/Time: Continuous
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