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Interested candidates are encouraged to apply by December 31, 2023 for priority consideration.
SAN BERNARDINO COUNTY seeks a dynamic and experienced professional with extensive leadership and management experience to serve as the next Strategic Initiatives Chief. The Strategic Initiatives Chief is responsible for developing and executing the organization's strategic goals and support of the overall business plan and strategic direction of San Bernardino County. The position reports to an Assistant Executive Officer and oversees internal and external communication, government and public affairs, connector relations, and continuous improvement programs.
Successful performance in this key position requires the candidate to be skilled at managing and creating a strategic plan for a large government entity, working collaboratively across an organization's departmental structure, building relationships, organizing and leading people, mapping and communicating existing and re-invented organizational and/or business processes, project planning and management skills, communicating verbally and in writing, public relations, leveraging diverse modes of communication to optimize the effective exchange of ideas and information, utilizing technology to seek and share resources and information, active and empathic listening skills, managing disagreements, de-escalating conflict, and negotiating win-win solutions.
OUTSTANDING SALARY AND BENEFITS
Total Compensation Package Valued up to $237,069
The County offers a generous benefit package which includes a competitive salary commensurate with experience within the designated salary range of 80C: 125,070 to $179,129 Annually (Effective February 2024), plus 3% annual across the board salary increases on February 2024 and 2025.
Our generous alternativeModified Benefits Optionprovides a wage differential of4% above the base salarywith a complementing modified leaves package and benefits, including the use of increased pay rate to calculate County contributions to RMT, 401(k), and 457(b) plans, leaves cash outs, and retirement contribution rates.
Click HERE to view our brochure, including additional information regarding the position, qualifications and adetailed list of benefits. You may also copy and paste this link to your browser: https://online.flippingbook.com/view/121405962/
To learn more, please click the links below:
- County Website
- County Administrative Office
- County Vision
- Our County's NACO Awards
Bachelor of Science/Arts degree in Public Administration, Communications, Business, or a related field. Six years of progressive leadership experience. A combination of education and experience may be accepted.
The ideal candidate will have knowledge of leadership principles, communication methods, performance and quality improvement methodologies, like lean six sigma, as well as strategic planning methodologies, processes, and procedures.
TO BE CONSIDERED
Interested candidates must submit:
- Compelling cover letter;
- Comprehensive resume;
- Three (3) professional references.
An electronic version of all submittals is required to be sent to ExecRecruit@hr.sbcounty.gov or candidates may complete the online application and upload the required documents at www.sbcounty.gov/jobs.
The most qualified candidates will be invited to interview. References will not be contacted until mutual interest has been established. This is a confidential process and will be handled accordingly throughout all stages of the recruitment process.Questions should be addressed to: Silvia Zayas (szayas@ hr.sbcounty.gov)
