Salary : $240,722.56 - $312,938.08 Annually
Location : County of Santa Barbara - All locations, CA
Job Type: Full-time
Job Number: 26-0770-01 (O/CEO)
Department: County Executive Office
Opening Date: 10/05/2026
Closing Date: 11/13/2026 5:00 PM Pacific
DescriptionThe County is seeking
up to 2 Assistant County Executive Officers to serve as a results-oriented confidant, advisor, collaborator, problem solver, and project manager, helping execute the goals and objectives of the executive office and Board of Supervisors. The Assistant County Executive Officer will directly supervise department directors and other executive managers and staff. The ideal Assistant County Executive Officer is a seasoned leader who addresses countywide challenges, advances critical initiatives, and ensures the successful delivery of services within the organization and to the public.
Click here to learn more about the position and candidate profileCLICK HERE TO APPLYRetirement Plans - Generous County Defined Benefit Plan
- Eligible to participate in 457(b) Deferred Compensation Plan
- Retirement Reciprocity with CalPERS, CalSTRS, and 1937 Act plans
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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 premiums
- On-Site Employee Health Clinics in Santa Barbara and Santa Maria which provide ongoing and episodic services to eligible employees and their eligible dependents
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) offers free, confidential assistance with personal and workplace problems to employees and their immediate family members
- Healthcare Advocacy Program to help employees navigate the complexities of health plan benefits
- Available 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!
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Paid Time Off - Vacation Leave 12 to 25 days per year depending on length of public employment
- Sick Leave 12 days annually with unlimited accumulation, one year of which can be converted to service credit upon retirement
- Paid 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 commuting
- For more information on Paid Time Off please view the Compensation Summary for this bargaining unit (available below)
Miscellaneous Benefits - County Paid Term Life Insurance
- County Paid Long Term Disability Insurance
- Childcare and Employee Discounts
- Relocation Assistance may apply
- Flexible work schedule may apply
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Compensation 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:
*This 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.
