Board of Supervisors - Deputy Chief of Staff

The Position

Bargaining Unit: Management - Mgmt Classes, Classified & Exempt
Why join the office of Contra Costa County Board Supervisor Shanelle Scales-Preston?
Contra Costa County’s District 5 spans the county’s northern waterfront in almost its entirety. Thus, it is a demographically diverse district with constituents representing several cultural and language groups and many spoken languages. Working in District 5 will afford one the opportunity to engage with a diverse constituency, and address issues such as environmental safety, community health, services for the unhoused, children and family services, and more.

We are looking for someone who is:

• Excellent with time management
• Experienced in leading small teams
• Proficient with written and oral communication
• Familiar with media communication

What you will typically be responsible for:

• Assisting the Chief of Staff with staff supervision and coordination
• Overseeing all constituent data management
• Assigning roles and responsibilities for some projects
• Representing the elected supervisor at community events

Here are a few reasons you might love this job:

• You will have varied opportunities for community engagement
• You will work in a professional, positive environment that encourages new ideas, creativity, and innovation
• You will work with a collaborative and highly skilled team that is committed to their community
• You will receive competitive pay and benefits

A few challenges you might face in this job:

• You may occasionally work some unusual hours, including some evenings and weekends
• You will have to navigate rapidly evolving issues that require quick decision-making and immediate responses
• You will need to balance competing priorities
• You will need to exercise high levels of discretion and confidentiality with potentially sensitive information

Minimum Qualifications

Education: Possession of a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in public relations, business, communications, management, political science, economics, psychology, sociology, social science or closely related field.

Experience: Four (4) years of experience within a public or governmental municipality which involved sensitive public issues and exposure to policy and budget review and interpretation, preferably serving a member of a Board of Supervisors.

License: Possession of a valid driver's license may be required depending upon assignment to perform the essential job functions of the position.

Substitution for Education: Additional years of qualifying experience may be substituted on a year-to-year basis for the required education.

Desirable Qualifications:

• Master’s degree preferred in public administration, social work, management or other social science field
• Experience working in a public agency (particularly an elected office)
• Knowledge of county governance structures

Selection Process

1.) Application Filing: All applicants must apply on-line at www.cccounty.us/hr and submit the information as indicated on the job announcement by the final filing date. This includes submitting a copy of your resume and cover letter for this position.
2.) Application Evaluation: All completed applications received by the final filing date will be reviewed. Each candidate will be evaluated on the relevant education, training and/or experience as presented on the application.
3.) Interview: Following review of the applications, a select group of the most qualified candidates will be invited to an interview.

This classification is EXEMPT from the merit system and is not subject to the guidelines set forth in the Personnel Management Regulations.

Only the most qualified candidates will be invited to a hiring interview.

For recruitment specific questions, please contact Angelica Tran at Angelica.Tran@hrd.cccounty.us. For any technical issues, please contact the GovernmentJobs’ applicant support team for assistance at +1 855-524-5627.

CONVICTION HISTORY

After you receive a conditional job offer, you will be fingerprinted, and your fingerprints will be sent to the California Department of Justice (DOJ) and the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI). The resulting report of your conviction history (if any) will be used to determine whether the nature of your conviction conflicts with the specific duties and responsibilities of the job for which you have received a conditional job offer. If a conflict exists, you will be asked to present any evidence of rehabilitation that may mitigate the conflict, except when federal or state regulations bar employment in specific circumstances. Having a conviction history does not automatically preclude you from a job with Contra Costa County. If you accept a conditional job offer, the Human Resources department will contact you to schedule a fingerprinting appointment.

DISASTER SERVICE WORKER

All Contra Costa County employees are designated Disaster Service Workers through state and local law. Employment with the County requires the affirmation of a loyalty oath to this effect. Employees are required to complete all Disaster Service Worker-related training as assigned, and to return to work as ordered in the event of an emergency.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

It is the policy of Contra Costa County to consider all applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ethnicity, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, ancestry, medical condition, genetic information, military or veteran status, or other protected category under the law.

To find more information on Benefits offered by Contra Costa County, please go to https://www.contracosta.ca.gov/1343/Employee-Benefits

Closing Date/Time: 8/11/2025 11:59 PM Pacific

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• Contra Costa County Human Resources Department

• 925-655-2100

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