Salary: See Position Description
Location : Tehama County, CA
Job Type: Full Time
Job Number:
Department: Health Services Agency
Opening Date: 08/26/2026
Closing Date: 9/9/2026 5:00 PM Pacific

Description
Upon receipt of application, qualified candidates will be forwarded supplemental questions for completion.
This is a contracted, at-will position with a three year term.
About the Position: This position is responsible for the day-to-day operations of the health services and programs provided by the Health Services Agency, ensuring compliance with all applicable Local, State and Federal laws and regulations. They are also responsible for contract development, personnel, and building projects for all divisions of the Health Services Agency. Performs related administrative and professional work as required. Working under the direction of the Executive Director, they provide supervision to Division Directors and administrative staff of the Health Services Agency. This management level position serves as part of the Health Services Agency Management Team and reports organizationally to the Health Services Agency Executive Director, and functions as the assistant department head.

About Our Community: Tehama County is a primarily agricultural county in Northern California. Although small in population, it is large in size, stretching from the Coastal Range in the west across the Sacramento Valley to the Sierra Nevada Mountains in the east. This provides a wide range of opportunities for outdoor recreation including hiking, skiing, camping, kayaking, and fishing, just to name a few. The County seat of Red Bluff is conveniently located at the intersection of Highway 99 and Interstate 5. Red Bluff is a small town that boasts all the qualities of small-town life with a reasonable cost of living, but is easily commutable from the metropolitan cities of Chico and Redding.

Tehama County is home to approximately 65,000 people. In our County's small town atmosphere, you can experience the feeling of knowing your neighbors. Additionally, the mean travel time to work is only 20 minutes and the cost of living in Tehama County is lower than many other places in California.
Examples of Duties

• Assists the Executive Director in assessing program needs and plans and oversees the implementation and administration of the services to meet these needs.
• Implements operating policies for the Health Services Agency and establishes procedures to ensure compliance with all applicable Federal, State and Local laws and regulations.
• Assists the Executive Director in developing, implementing and evaluating long-range management strategies and service objectives.
• Assists the Executive Director in coordinating the activities of the Health Services Agency with related Federal, State and Local agencies to maximize revenue and eliminate duplication of services.
• In cooperation with the Assistant Executive Director, Administration, develops, implements and monitors the Health Services Agency's annual plans, contracts and budgets necessary for operations.
• Supervises, trains, coordinates and evaluates the performance of Health Services Agency personnel; makes recommendations to the Executive Director regarding hiring, disciplinary action and dismissal of Health Services Agency personnel.

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Education, Experience & Licenses

Minimum Qualifications:

• Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Master's degree in a health care related field and;
• Two (2) years of health care administrative experience which included supervisory responsibilities.
• Other combinations of education and experience may be considered.

OR

• Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with a Bachelor's degree in a health care related field and;
• Four (4) years of progressively higher levels of health care administrative experience which included supervisory responsibilities.
• Other combinations of education and experience may be considered.

License & Special Requirements:

• Possession of, or ability to obtain and maintain, a valid California Class C driver's license and a satisfactory driving record is required. Individuals who do not meet this requirement due to a disability will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis.

Recruitment Information
The department is currently recruiting for one (1) vacancy

Tehama County is establishing an eligibility list to fill future full-time vacancies for an Assistant Executive Director, Program, as well as subsequent vacancies which occur during the life of the eligibility list.

Tentative Interview Dates:

1st - Thursday, September 24, 2026 from 1:00pm to 5:00pm.

2nd- Tuesday, September 29, 2026 from 1:00pm to 4:00pm.

*Only the most qualified candidates will be invited to interview.
New employees should anticipate being hired at the beginning step of the salary range. Candidates who exceed entry level qualifications may be considered, with approval from the Board of Supervisors, for placement at other than A step.
In compliance with current regulations in the state of California, this position does not require employees to obtain a COVID-19 vaccination, although it is highly recommended.
Please submit ALL required documents when applying such as, copies of all required degrees and/or certifications as outlined in the job description. Incomplete applications will not be considered.
For questions about this recruitment please contact:

Osmara Herrera | 530-528-3284 I

SALARY:

• Annual increases based upon negotiated salary within employee's specific contract.

HEALTH:

• Approximately 80% of the premium for medical, dental, and vision plan is paid by the County (EPO Plan). The plan covers the employee and all eligible dependents at NO ADDITIONAL COST!
• Employee premiums are $234.54 per month as of January 1, 2025 and $266.97 per month as of January 1, 2026 for employee and all eligible dependents.

PAID LEAVES:

• Benefits also include an annual paid leave plan of
  • 240 hours of Paid Time Off (PTO) per year (9.23 hours per pay period) for a maximum accrual of 500 hours.
  • 40 hours of Management Leave per year
  • 14 paid holidays plus one 8 hour personal holiday

LIFE INSURANCE:

• Approximately 80% of the premium for a $30,000 life insurance plan for the employee is paid for by the County.

RETIREMENT:

• A retirement plan through CalPERS.
  • CalPERS Formulas:
    • Classic member = 2% @ 55
    • New Member = 2% @ 62
• A Deferred Compensation retirement plan option with a County match of up to a maximum of $100 per month.

ASSISTANCE & PROGRAMS:

• Employee Assistance Program: Provided to all employees and employee's family members at no cost.
• LiveHealth Online: Access to a medical provider 24/7 from the comfort of your home at NO COST!
• Lark: Diabetes Prevention Program
• Livongo: Diabetes Management Program
• Hinge Health: Lower Back & Joint Pain Program
• Carrum Health: Enhanced Surgery Benefits Program
• Assist to Own: Down Payment Assistance Program

01

What is your highest level of education?

• Some high school
• High school diploma or GED
• Some college
• Associate's degree
• Bachelor's Degree
• Master's Degree
• Doctorate
• None of the above

02

If you indicated having a degree, was your degree obtained in a health care related field? If you do not possess a degree, please select "N/A".

• Yes
• No
• N/A

03

How many years of health care administrative experience have you had that included supervisory responsibilities?

• No experience to less than 1 year of experience
• 1 year to less than 2 years of experience
• 2 years to less than 3 years of experience
• 3 years to less than 4 years of experience
• 4 years to less than 5 years of experience
• 5 or more years of experience

04

Do you have a valid, non-expired California Driver's License or can you obtain one within 6 months?

• Yes
• No

05

What type of work environment do you work best in? Describe a time when you worked in this environment.
06

What is the single most important factor that must be present in your work environment for you to be successfully and happily employed?
07

How would co-workers describe the role that you play on a team?
08

How would reporting staff members describe their relationship with you? What would they like to see you do more of, less of, start, and stop?
Required Question