Deputy Director H&SS - Employment & Eligibility Services

Salary : $162,727.46 - $197,796.24 Annually
Location : Fairfield, CA
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number: 26-147370-01
Department: Health & Social Services Dept
Division: H&SS-Employ & Elig Svcs Div
Opening Date: 07/27/2026
Closing Date: 8/18/2026 5:00 PM Pacific
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THE POSITION

The Solano County Employment & Eligibility division of the Health and Social Services Department is currently seeking a qualified candidate for the position of Deputy Director of Employment & Eligibility Services.

The Health & Social Services Deputy Director - Employment & Eligibility Programs is an executive management position reporting to the Chief Deputy, Human Services. This role serves as the Department's lead advisor to County leadership, staff, and the public on all aspects of public assistance benefit programs. The Deputy Director oversees the operations of CalWORKs, CalFresh, Medi-Cal, General Assistance, and related employment and training programs, ensuring these services effectively support the goals and outcomes of program recipients.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provide strategic leadership to senior and mid-level managers to ensure efficient, customer-centered program operations.
• Foster a high-performance culture that promotes initiative, accountability, and compliance with state and federal requirements.
• Use data to forecast and report performance and customer outcomes and inform operational change.
• Cultivate strong working relationships with the Board of Supervisors, County and Department executives and staff, State partners, representatives of employee organizations, and the community.

IDEAL CANDIDATE

The Solano County Health & Social Services Department seeks a forward-thinking, collaborative leader with strong public administration experience, exceptional people-management skills, and a proven ability to lead organizational change. The ideal candidate is committed to serving diverse and marginalized communities and demonstrates the following critical competencies:

• Leadership
  Provides clear direction, sets achievable goals, and engages staff in driving continuous improvement.
• Service-Oriented & Outcome-Focused
  Uses data to strengthen operations and develop innovative service delivery models that improve efficiency and customer outcomes.
• Operational & Cultural Change Leadership
  Leads complex organizational change, building accountability, high-quality service, and integrated program operations. Promotes a compassionate, culturally competent, and inclusive environment grounded in collaboration and belonging.
• Fiscal Stewardship
  Exercises integrity and sound judgment in budgeting, contracting, compliance, and evaluating program performance.
• Inclusive & Collaborative Team Building
  Empowers employees, promotes professional growth, and strengthens cross-bureau collaboration within the H&SS Executive Team.
• Relationship Management
  Builds open, respectful relationships and works effectively with employees, unions, community partners, and elected officials to maintain strong strategic partnerships and achieve shared goals.

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RECRUITMENT PROCESS

Interested candidates should review the brochure and apply by 08/18/2026.
Based on the information provided in the application documents, the qualified applicants may be invited for further examination and will either be pre-scheduled by the Department of Human Resources or be invited to self-schedule. All applicants meeting the minimum qualifications are not guaranteed advancement through any subsequent phase of the examination. Depending upon the number of applications received, the selection process may consist of an initial application screening, a mandatory information meeting, a supplemental questionnaire assessment, a written and/or practical exam, an oral board exam, or any combination listed. Responses to supplemental questions may be used as screening and testing mechanisms and will be used to assess an applicant's ability to advance in the process; as such, responses to supplemental questions should be treated as test examination responses. Information contained herein does not constitute either an expressed or implied contract.

All potential new hires and employees considered for promotion to management, confidential positions or unrepresented positions will be subject to a background and reference check after contingent job offer is accepted. These provisions are subject to change.

RETIREES - Solano County invites all qualified candidates to apply for positions; however pursuant to Government Code Section 21221(h) and 21224, hiring restrictions may apply to California Public Sector Pension Plan Retirees.
HOW TO APPLY
Applications must be submitted through the NeoGOV system. Paper copies of applications are not accepted. All additional application materials as requested in the job announcement (e.g.: degree/transcripts, certificates, licenses, DD-214, ADA Accommodation Request, etc.) must be submitted by the date indicated above. Resumes are not accepted in lieu of completing the application. You will be evaluated based on the information provided on the application. Please ensure any experience you believe qualifies you for the job is reflected in your application's employment history. When completing employment details and/or responding to supplemental questions, do not write "see resume," as resumes will not be reviewed and this will be considered an incomplete application.

Previously submitted application materials (e.g., copies of diploma and/or transcripts, etc.) for prior recruitments will not be applied for this recruitment but must be re-submitted for this recruitment.

Any further questions can be directed to the Department of Human Resources at (707) 784-1113, business hours are Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Experience: Four (4) years of management experience in a public or non-profit social services agency which included program planning and evaluation, budget management, personnel management, and policy development.

DEGREE REQUIRED, SUBMITTAL BY FILING DATEEducation: Master's degree in public administration, Social Work or closely related field from an accredited college or university

LICENSING, CERTIFICATION AND REGISTRATION REQUIREMENTS
Applicants are required to possess a valid California Driver's License, Class C

All candidates are strongly encouraged to submit a copy of their college diploma (verifying the degree, date earned and area of specialization) or official/unofficial transcripts (verifying institution, student, date, degree and area of specialization conferred) by the final filing deadline. Candidates who fail to submit their diploma or transcripts by the final filing date may be disqualified from the recruitment. PLEASE NOTE THE FOLLOWING: Candidates who attended a college or university that is accredited by a foreign or non-U.S. accrediting agency must have their educational units evaluated by an educational evaluation service. The result must be submitted to the Human Resources Department no later than the close of the recruitment. Please contact the local college or university to learn where this service can be obtained.

HOW TO SUBMIT YOUR DOCUMENTS
In addition to uploading attachments when applying online, candidates may submit documents by fax to (707) 784-3424, or by email to recruitment@solanocounty.gov. Be sure to include the recruitment title and the recruitment number in your email or fax. Deputy Director H&SS - Employment & Eligibility Services (26-147370-01)

We offer a benefits package to employees which includes health care, dental, vision, retirement, deferred compensation plans, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, holidays, vacation, and sick leave

To learn more, view our benefits summaries for and management.
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I understand a Master's degree in public administration, Social Work or closely related field is required from an accredited college or university.I further understand that verification of education (diploma, official or unofficial transcript) is required to be submitted by the job posting deadline for this position.I will be submitting my education documentation which verifies the student, institution, date degree conferred, degree, and area of study/specialization by:*If a foreign degree you will need to submit a foreign equivalency document with education material*

• Uploading it to my application prior to submittal
• Emailing it to recruitment@solanocounty.gov
• Faxing it to (707) 784-3424

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In what field did you receive your Master's Degree?
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Describe your experience managing program planning and evaluation, budget management, personnel management, and/or policy development in a public or non-profit social services agency, including the duration of your management roles.
04

Describe your experience representing an agency or division as a liaison with federal, state, and community organizations, including how you have built and maintained effective partnerships to improve program outcomes.
05

Positions assigned to this classification are required to drive. Do you possess a valid Driver's License?

• Yes
• No

06

If you have a valid Driver's License, please provide the State and Driver's License number. If you do not have a valid Driver's License, please write "n/a."
Required Question