Assistant Child Support Services Director

APPLICATION PROCESS AND RECRUITMENT SCHEDULE
First Review Date: 01/28/2024
To be considered, please submit your cover letter with résumé, and a list of six professional references (who will not be contacted in the early stages of the recruitment). Résumés should reflect years and months of positions held, as well as the size of the previous department you have managed or administered.
Submit your materials to: HRDExecRecruit@tularecounty.ca.gov
Click to view: DCSS Brochure
Résumés will be screened based on the criteria outlined in this brochure. Candidates with the most relevant qualifications will be given preliminary interviews. The most qualified candidates, as determined by the screening process, will be invited to participate in interviews with the County. Extensive reference and background checks will be completed on the selected candidate. For additional information about this position please contact Trening1@tularecounty.ca.gov.THE DEPARTMENT
The Tulare County Child Support Services Department initiates necessary court actions to establish responsibility for the support of minors. The department establishes legal paternity, enforces support orders, and collects Child Support payments from absent parents under the Social Security Act. The department also collects reimbursements of County funds used to support juveniles in out-of-home placements. The main office and administration is located in Visalia, with another office located in Porterville.
THE POSITION
Tulare County Department of Child Support Services (TCDCSS) Department is seeking an executive to join and lead our team of professionals, who are committed to the highest quality of public service. We are seeking an individual who desires variety, challenge, and growth in their employment, and who is dedicated to serving the residents of a geographically large, rural county in central California. The knowledgeable, experienced professional expected to be hired for this opportunity will communicate and collaborate with all divisions of the Department in order to plan, develop, analyze and direct a variety of specialized functions.
The primary focus of the Assistant Child Support Services Director position is to provide centralized administration, executive leadership, and operational direction to multiple department units. The Assistant Director has oversight of the department budget which has multiple funding sources, with complex contractual and compliance requirements. The TCDCSS Assistant Director must demonstrate the knowledge and ability to provide leadership and effectively communicate the vision and mission of Child Support and the responsibilities of assigned functions. IDEAL ASSISTANT CHILD SUPPORT DIRECTOR CANDIDATE
Tulare County is seeking a candidate possessing a professional history demonstrating the following attributes and qualities:

• Experience that demonstrates a full and complete understanding of County government or private sector operations including, but not limited to, strategic planning, budgeting, and other administrative processes.
• Ability to monitor and direct a broad range of operations and programs with an emphasis on efficient delivery of service.
• Ability to collaborate and demonstrate effective communication with elected officials, other County departments, professional staff, and community members
• Experience and desire to develop, motivate, and supervise a large workforce.
• Ability to analyze complex administrative problems, develop innovative solutions and alternatives, present recommendations and implement solutions.
• Ability to think strategically and critically and recognize the issues associated with various consumers.
• Desire to work in a dynamic setting and the ability to balance multiple priorities.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective relationships, deliver public presentations, and communicate persuasively and effectively.
• Ability to negotiate agreements.
• Ability to develop and implement department goals, objectives, policies, and priorities.

QUALIFICATIONSCOMPENSATION AND BENEFITS
The salary range for this position is $120,000 - $150,000 Annually*
plus Flexible Benefit Allowance (*see below)
In addition, the County provides the following generous benefits
package:
Choice of medical plans with dental and vision benefits
Two weeks' vacation leave initially, with credit for prior public
service
One week of management leave
Twelve days sick leave annually
Twelve paid holidays annually
One personal holiday annually
1937 Act Retirement Plan, with PERS reciprocity
Life insurance-200% of earnings up to $250,000
Car Allowance
Long term disability insurance
Deferred compensation plan with County match of $1.00 for
every $4.00 employee contributes up to a maximum of $2,000
County dollars per fiscal year.
*May be appointed within this salary range; appointment is At-Will. Flexible benefit covers most benefit costs; $1,000 Annual Benefit Allowance if County Insurance is waived
Mission and Vision
To provide the residents of Tulare County with quality services to improve and sustain the region's safety, economic well-being, and quality of life. Tulare County government strives to earn the trust, respect, and support of its residents through collaboration, fair, and effective service.
THE COMMUNITY
THE COUNTY OF TULARE

Employment Type: Full Time At-Will