Executive Manager of Administration & Finance
The County of Santa Barbara Public Works Department is currently accepting applications to fill (1) one full time vacancy in Santa Barbara. The candidate selected for this vacancy will bring a high level of professionalism, knowledge and integrity to the team. The Executive Manager of Administration & Finance plays a critical leadership role within the Public Works Department, overseeing department-wide administrative functions and ensuring operational excellence across fiscal, human resources, technology, public information, and safety programs. This position requires a strategic thinker, ethical leader, and collaborative problem-solver who thrives in a fast-paced, high-stakes environment.
Retirement Plans :
- Generous County Defined Benefit Plan
- Eligible to participate in 457(b) Deferred Compensation Plan
- Retirement Reciprocity with CalPERS, CalSTRS, and 1937 Act plans
- For more information on our retirement plans, please visit : https : / / www.sbcers.org / and www.santabarbara457.com
Health Benefits :
Choice of dental, vision and medical plans. In addition to the Benefit Allowance noted above, the County contributes toward medical premiums and dental premiumsOn-Site Employee Health Clinics in Santa Barbara and Santa Maria which provide ongoing and episodic services to eligible employees and their eligible dependentsEmployee Assistance Program (EAP) offers free, confidential assistance with personal and workplace problems to employees and their immediate family membersHealthcare Advocacy Program to help employees navigate the complexities of health plan benefitsAvailable Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts, Health Savings Account (HSA), Supplemental Term or Whole Life Insurance, Personal Accident Insurance, Critical Illness Insurance, Accident Insurance and more!For more information on our health benefits, please visit : https : / / www.countyofsb.org / 4012 / Health-BenefitsPaid Time Off :
Vacation Leave 12 to 25 days per year depending on length of public employmentSick Leave 12 days annually with unlimited accumulation, one year of which can be converted to service credit upon retirementPaid Holidays based on bargaining unit (view the compensation summary for this bargaining unit, link below)Alternative Transportation Benefit (TDM) up to 2 days of additional vacation for using alternative methods of commutingFor more information on Paid Time Off please view the Compensation Summary for this bargaining unit (available below)Miscellaneous Benefits :
County Paid Term Life InsuranceCounty Paid Long Term Disability InsuranceChildcare and Employee DiscountsRelocation Assistance may applyFlexible work schedule may applyFor more information on all of these benefits, please visit : https : / / www.countyofsb.org / 4013 / 24636 / WorkLife-BenefitsCompensation Summary :
To view the Compensation Summary specific to the bargaining unit for this position (link to full Memorandum of Understanding also available at bottom of the summary), please visit : https : / / www.countyofsb.org / 3095 / Assistant-Department-HeadsThis benefits list is for convenience only; please refer to the Memorandum of Understanding for complete details of terms and conditions. Amounts are generally prorated for part-time employment.