Chief Deputy Director, Facilities and Materials

Job Description:

Chief Deputy Director, Facilities and Materials

Description

Description

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In addition to an annual base salary of $ $144,523.96 - $202,353.35 , the Director receives an attractive benefits package that includes:

• 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 also each contribute to Social Security. If you are eligible, you may establish reciprocity with other public retirement systems, such as PERS. For more information, visit: https://www.vcera.org/ .
• EXECUTIVE ANNUAL LEAVE: The candidate selected for this position will earn 248 hours 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. Credit for prior public service may be considered (Management Resolution, §616A)
• 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, §1205)
• HEALTH PLANS: Medical, dental, and vision plans for you and your dependents. A flexible credit allowance of up to $25,558 annually.
• HOLIDAYS: 12 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 a part of your contribution up to 3% of your salary, on a per pay period basis. Following five (5) years of continuous County service, an additional 2% non-elective contribution will be made to the 401(k) plan.
• FLEXIBLE SPENDING ACCOUNTS: Increase your spending power by reimbursing you with pre-taxed dollars for IRS approved dependent care and health care expenses.
• Other benefits include: Disability Plans, Employee Assistance Program, Life Insurance, Tuition Reimbursement, a Wellness Program, and a Work Life Program that includes child care and elder care referrals.

The ideal candidate will have a bachelor’s degree in an engineering discipline and extensive experience in a leadership/management position within a complex facilities or campus that provides a range of services, including preventive maintenance, infrastructure upgrades, construction project management, utilities, energy conservation, and sustainability efforts. Experience managing housekeeping, grounds/landscaping, business support services, and security operations is also preferred. The ideal candidate will demonstrate ingenuity, creative problem-solving, and strategic visionary leadership.

This is an at-will position, exempt from the provisions of the Civil Service Ordinance.

Under general administrative direction of the Director of the General Services Agency (GSA), the Chief Deputy Director is responsible for executive leadership and administration of GSA’s Facilities and Materials Department. This includes overseeing a wide range of services such as preventive and corrective facility maintenance, infrastructure upgrades, construction project management, utilities, energy conservation, waste stream management, sustainability initiatives, business support services, facility services (housekeeping, grounds, security, and more), and facilities contracts. This position fosters a culture of high ethical standards, employee safety, and customer mission support, promotes employee morale, and aligns with the mission, vision, and values of GSA and the County of Ventura.

Recruitment Process

APPLICATION AND SELECTION PROCEDURE
To apply for this exceptional opportunity, please submit a resume and cover letter that illustrate the following:

• Progressively responsible senior management experience, directly supervising managers, within a large, complex facilities or campus environment.
• Demonstrated success in developing and managing a multi-million-dollar operational and maintenance budget.
• Experience leading executive decision-making on facilities, maintenance operations, services, and contracts.
• Proven ability to deliver high-impact presentations to diverse audiences.

Submit in one of the following ways:

• E-mail to Michelle.Antonetty@ventura.org or
• Submit an online application at www.ventura.org/jobs and attach your resume and cover letter.

RESUME EVALUATION

First review date is October 10, 2025

Resumes and cover letters will be screened based on the criteria outlined in this brochure. Following an evaluation of resumes and cover letters, the most qualified candidates will be invited to a panel interview. The top candidates, as determined by the panel, will then be invited to a second/final interview. The interviews may be consolidated into one process or expanded into multiple interviews contingent upon the size and quality of the candidate pool. For additional information about this position please contact Michelle Antonetty at (805) 477-7260 or email at Michelle.Antonetty@ventura.org .

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
The County of Ventura is an equal opportunity employer to all, regardless of age, ancestry, color, disability (mental and physical), exercising the right to family care and medical leave, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, political affiliation, race, religious creed, sex (includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, and related medical conditions), and sexual orientation.

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

Salary:

$144,523.96 - $202,353.35 Annually