Deputy Director of General Services *Revised

Overview Under direction, plans, organizes and directs the operation of a group of divisions and smaller organizational units within the Department of General Services.

Salary Note:

There is an additional 3.35% Management Differential which is added to the posted salary for this class.

This is a continuous filing exam. Next filing cut-offs are at 5:00 pm on:

9/1/25, 9/15/25, and 10/6/25 (final)

Please click on the below link to learn more about the position and to review the full recruitment brochure:

Deputy Director of General Services Recruitment Brochure

Applicants may refer to the recruitment brochure for full details on duties, qualifications, and the application process.

Knowledge And Abilities Knowledge of

Principles of public administration, organization, and management

Policies and procedures

Personnel management practices, including supervision, selection, training and discipline

Methods and procedures involved in conducting analytical studies of administrative and management practices, methods and procedures

Methods and procedures of fiscal management, including inter-service funds and enterprise funds, work authorizations and debt service

Principles of management and enforcement of conditions of a variety of contracts

Organization and functional structure of the County

Process and procedures of County budget preparation, review and control

Ability to

Coordinate, plan, organize and direct the work of others in a diverse organization of multiple divisions having unique areas of responsibility and financed through differing budgetary funding methodologies

Analyze, prepare and/or supervise the preparation of budgets and budget requests

Interpret and/or develop regulations, rules, specifications, policies and laws

Supervise and evaluate the work of others

Establish and maintain working relationships with other managers and staff, including other agencies, and departments at the local, State and Federal level, as well as the general public

Address groups of people

Prepare comprehensive reports and correspondence

Communicate clearly and concisely orally and in writing

Employment Qualifications Minimum Qualifications

Any combination of experience and education or training that is likely to provide the required knowledge and abilities. Typical ways to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be:

Either: 2 years as a division chief in the Department of General Services;

Or: 4 years of administrative or management experience including responsibility for planning, organizing and directing varied types of programs. At least two years of the required experience must have involved budgeting and rate setting activities associated with a Proprietary Fund, such as an inter-services fund or an enterprise fund.

Note:

If the word 'experience' is referenced in the minimum qualifications, it means full-time paid experience unless the minimum qualification states that volunteer experience is acceptable. Part-time paid experience may be accumulated and pro-rated to meet the total experience requirements.

Probationary Period

The probationary period for this classification is

twelve (12) months.

Application And Testing Information APPLICATION

Qualified applicants are encouraged to apply immediately. All applicants must complete and submit an online County of Sacramento employment application by

5:00 PM

on the posted cut-off date.

SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONNAIRE

Applicants are required to provide a full and complete response to each supplemental question. The Supplemental Questionnaire is located in the tab marked 'Supplemental Questions'. Please be descriptive in your response.

Sacramento County is about enriching communities to thrive. We strive to create inclusive workplaces that reflect the communities we serve. We value and celebrate the unique perspectives, backgrounds, abilities, and diverse dimensions of our employees and residents. Through transparency, courage, innovation, and trust we are committed to advance equity and transformational change.

We are a proud equal opportunity employer. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability for any phase of the hiring process, please contact our Disability Compliance Office at dco@saccounty.gov or 916-874-7642, CA Relay 711.

Seniority level

Director

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Management, Project Management, and General Business

Industries

Government Administration

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