The County of Nevada, CA is seeking a Health and Human Services Agency Director. The HHSA Director is an at-will department head class and reports directly to the County Executive Officer. This position provides leadership and fiscal responsibility for the HHSA departments and programs to ensure collaboration of services and resource management across the agency. The HHSA Director is responsible for leading interdisciplinary initiatives to achieve the Board of Supervisors’ annual objectives such as addressing homelessness and affordable housing, and maintaining fiscal stability and core services. The HHSA Director is expected to develop and maintain strong relationships with community partners such as community based organizations, hospitals, and law enforcement to ensure community issues are addressed holistically while leveraging a variety of resources and expertise.
The HHSA Director is a core member of the senior executive team to the entire county operation and works closely with the other two agency directors over Community Development and Information/General Services as well as with the Assistant CEO, Chief Financial Officer, Sheriff, Human Resources Director and other department heads. This team meets regularly to discuss county-wide issues or cross-disciplinary challenges and will champion an organizational development strategy and program in the coming years.
In addition, community and employee engagement are priorities to the County Executive Officer as well as employee development. The HHSA director plays a critical role in moving these priorities forward within the Health and Human Services Agency, and county-wide.
To Be Considered
To be considered, candidates must submit a complete application, attaching a compelling cover letter, comprehensive resume, proof of Bachelor's or Master's degree, and five (5) professional reference through an on line application process:
https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/mynevadacounty
Confidential inquiries are welcomed to Mr. Steve Rose, Nevada County Human Resources Director, (530) 265-7046 or steven.rose@co.nevada.ca.us.