Deputy Director of Veterans Affairs

The Job

Earn an annual salary up to $155,084 plus Benefits!

Future across the board salary increases of 3.00% effective February 2025 & 2026*

San Bernardino County is currently seeking an innovative and results-driven Deputy Director of Veterans Affairs. The Deputy Director of Veterans Affairs assists the Director in planning, organizing and directing a County-wide program to inform veterans and their dependents of rights and benefits, and providing assistance in obtaining services provided by local, state, and federal agencies and veterans organizations .

For details, refer to the Deputy Director, Veterans Affairs job description.

Our generous alternative Modified Benefits Option provides a wage differential of 4% above the base salary with a complementing modified leaves package and benefits, including the use of increased pay rate to calculate County contributions to RMT, 401(k), and 457(b) plans, leaves cash outs, and retirement contribution rates.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

Pre-Employment Process: Applicant must successfully pass a background check and medical exam prior to appointment.

Travel/License: A valid California Class C driver license is required at time of appointment and must be maintained throughout employment. Employees in this class may be required to use personal vehicles and show proof of automobile liability insurance.

Sponsorship: San Bernardino County is unable to consider to candidates who require Visa Sponsorship at this time or in the future. Candidates must be able to present their legal right to work in the United States at the time of employment.

*Salary increases contingent upon Property Related Revenue and/or statewide Proposition 172 Sales Tax Collections performance.

Minimum Requirements

Candidates must meet BOTH the Education and Experience requirements to qualify.

EDUCATION:
Must possess a completed bachelor's degree in business or public administration, management, behavioral/social science, or closely related field.
- AND - EXPERIENCE:
Must possess four (4) years of management experience in a public agency, private non-profit agency, or similar organization AND two (2) years of full-scope supervisory responsibility (may be concurrent).

IMPORTANT NOTES:
EDUCATION
Qualifying degrees or coursework must be completed at a college or university accredited by any accrediting association recognized by the United States Department of Education. Degrees or coursework completed outside the U.S. must be accompanied with an evaluation report from a reputable credential evaluation service showing equivalency to degrees or coursework completed at a college or university accredited by any accrediting association recognized by the United States Department of Education. (Must be attached if applicable.) Click here for more information on evaluation services.

Desired Qualifications

The ideal candidate is a customer-focused, visionary leader who is dedicated to meeting the needs of veterans as a Deputy Director of Veterans Affairs, has excellent organizational and management skills, and has a highly effective leadership style.

The ideal candidate is also a leader who builds collaborative relationships internally and externally; empowers others to make decisions; understands the dynamics of organizational change; finds innovative ways to achieve the department goals; is able to effectively plan, prioritize, execute work; and has excellent communication skills.

Accreditation by the USDVA at the time of application is highly desirable and should be indicated on the certificate/license section of the application.

Selection Process

Examination Procedure :
There will be a competitive evaluation of qualifications based on a review of the Application and Supplemental Questionnaire; therefore, it is to your advantage to provide as much relevant and detailed work experience as possible, as resumes will not be reviewed in lieu of the application materials.

Application Procedure :

Please complete and submit the online employment application and supplemental questionnaire by 5:00 pm, Friday, May 03, 2024 .

To ensure timely and successful submission of your online application, please allow ample time to complete and submit your application before the posted filing deadline. Applicants will be automatically logged-out if they have not submitted the application and all required materials prior to the posted deadline. Once your application has been successfully submitted, you will receive an onscreen confirmation and an email. We recommend that you save and/or print these for your records. Please note, if you do not receive an onscreen confirmation and an email acknowledging our receipt of your application, we have not received your application.

If you require technical assistance, please click HERE to review the Government Jobs online application guide or contact their Toll-Free Applicant Support line at (855) 524-5627. Please note that Human Resources is not responsible for any issues or delays caused by the internet connection, computer or browser used to submit the application.

EEO/ADA: San Bernardino County is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) compliant employer, committed to providing equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants.

ADA Accommodation: If you have a disability and require accommodations in the testing process, submit the Special Testing Accommodations Request Form within one week of a recruitment filing deadline.

Veterans’ Preference: Eligible veterans and their spouse or widow(er) who are not current County employees may be awarded additional Veterans’ Preference points. Click here for information and instructions to request Veteran's Preference points.

For important information on employment processes and submitting job applications, see links below:

Guide to Completing a County Job Application

Applicant Information and the County Employment Process

Exempt Unit-Group C

The County of San Bernardino offers a range of benefit programs for employees and their eligible dependents. These include health, dental, vision, and life insurance, as well as a variety of voluntary benefits. Programs and benefit amounts vary and are based on bargaining unit, family size, hire date, plan selection, and number of hours worked.

For a summary of benefits, please click here .

Refer to the appropriate MOU, contact the County's Employee Benefits and Services Division at (909) 387-5787 or visit the Benefits website for more detailed information at hr.sbcounty.gov/employee-benefits/ .

Closing Date/Time: 5/3/2024 5:00 PM Pacific

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