Deputy Director of Human Services

Salary : $131,206.40 - $160,097.60 Annually
Location : Kings County Government Center, 1400 W. Lacey Blvd, Hanford, CA
Job Type: Full-time permanent
Job Number: 2026-043
Department: Human Services
Division: Human Services
Opening Date: 10/15/2026
Closing Date: 11/5/2026 5:00 PM Pacific

DEPUTY DIRECTOR OF HUMAN SERVICES

$131,206.40 - $160,097.60 Annually (Depending on Qualifications)
The Kings County Human Services Agency is recruiting for a Deputy Director to provide executive leadership and oversight for one of the Agency's core divisions. The Agency delivers services through five primary areas: Administration, Benefits, Fiscal, Child Welfare Services, and Adult Supportive Services. As part of the executive leadership team, the Deputy Director works closely with senior management to advance the Agency's mission, vision, and goals in support of Kings County families. This is an At-Will, executive-level position with responsibility for directing operations, managing staff, and ensuring effective service delivery. The current vacancy is in the Fiscal Division. However, final placement may be adjusted based on the qualifications of selected candidates, which could include reassignment among existing Deputy Directors.

PROFESSIONAL RESUME REQUIRED:
A professional resume is required and must be submitted with your application. If a resume is not attached, applications will be considered incomplete. Attaching a resume is not a substitute for completing the application. For information on how to add attachments to your application, click
MANAGEMENT LEVEL II BENEFITS

• CalPERS Retirement (see benefits section to determine plan/tier placement).
• Fully paid PPO insurance premiums, including medical, dental, vision and chiropractic insurance coverage for the employee and their eligible dependents.
• Onsite Employee Health Center (Monday - Friday) for employees and eligible dependents on County health insurance, without need to use sick or other leave for personal appointments.
• $40,000 term life/accident insurance.
• Paid vacation and sick leave (see benefits tab for more details).
• An additional 80 hours of management leave each fiscal year (or pro-rated upon hire date), which may be cashed out at the employees option.
• Deferred Compensation Plan, which includes a match up to $3,500 per year for every three dollars contributed by the employee.
• Longevity pay beginning at 10 years of service.
• 11.5 paid holidays annually, along with an additional 3.5 paid days when the County participates in the Holiday Closure.
• Access to the County's Employee Assistance Program.
• Access to Kings County's Assist-to-Own Down Payment Assistance Program.

For complete benefit details, please see Section V of the Salary Resolution

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DUTY SAMPLE
Management reserves the right to add, modify, change, or rescind the work assignments of different positions and to make reasonable accommodations so that qualified employees can perform the essential functions of the job.
Some duties, knowledge, skills, and abilities may be performed in a learning capacity for entry-level (I Level) positions.

• Plans, manages, and oversees the daily functions, operations, and activities of the assigned division within the Human Services Agency; acts in the absence of the Human Services Director as assigned.
• Participates in the development and implementation of goals, objectives, policies, and priorities for the division; continuously monitors the efficiency and effectiveness of assigned programs, service delivery methods, and procedures; assesses and monitors workload, administrative, and support systems, and internal reporting relationships; identifies opportunities and makes recommendations for improvement.
• Confers with the Director, management, supervisory, and administrative personnel regarding policies, procedures, personnel matters, staff development, fiscal, and other program matters.
• Participates in the development, administration, and oversight of division budget; determines funding needed for staffing, equipment, materials, and supplies; ensures compliance with budgeted funding.
• Participates in the selection of employees, trains, motivates, and evaluates assigned personnel; works with employees to correct deficiencies; recommends and implements discipline and termination procedures.
• Develops and manages requests for proposals for professional and/or contracted services; prepares scope of work and any technical specifications; evaluates proposals and recommends award; negotiates contracts; administers contracts to ensure compliance with County specifications and service quality.
• Directs the planning, management and evaluation of division programs and activities; manages diverse programs which may include multi-discipline and integrated service teams for efficient and effective service delivery; works with program managers, peers and senior management to determine program strategic direction, framework and accountabilities; manages program implementation through subordinate program managers and staff.
• Directs the collection and compilation of data and narratives for program evaluation; prepares reports for submission to County management and oversight agencies on program metrics and outcomes; takes action on program evaluation outcomes.
• Oversees and directs a breadth of administrative support functions for the department including personnel administration, system support, case review, and facilities.
• Ensures compliance with County human resources rules, practices, and policies including the provisions of Memoranda of Understanding (MOUs); confers with County Human Resources Department on a variety of personnel matters and refers matters to County HR as appropriate.
• Oversees the department's system support; directs the maintenance and troubleshooting of the department's access to federal, state, and local data and computer systems.
• Prepares and presents staff and agenda reports and other necessary correspondence related to assigned activities and services; presents reports to various commissions, committees, and boards.
• Conducts a variety of organizational and operational studies and investigations; recommends modifications to assigned programs, policies, and procedures, as appropriate.
• Serves as a liaison for assigned functions with other County departments, divisions, outside agencies, and the community; provides staff support to commissions, committees, and task forces as necessary.
• Attends and participates in professional group meetings; stays abreast of new trends and innovations related to human services programs; researches emerging products and enhancements and their applicability to County needs.
• May make presentations to individuals, groups and/or before the Board of Supervisors.
• Monitors changes in regulations and technology that may affect operations; implements policy and procedural changes after approval.
• Receives, investigates, and responds to difficult and sensitive problems and complaints in a professional manner; identifies and reports findings and takes necessary corrective action.
• Directs the establishment and maintenance of working and official division files.
• Ensures staff compliance with County and mandated safety rules, regulations, and protocols.
• Performs related duties as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS **Minimum requirements must be met by the closing date**
Please note: Work experience for the last 15 years must be included in the work history portion of your application. It is also important that your application show all the relevant education and experience that you possess, even if it extends beyond the required past 15 years. A resume may be attached, but it is not a substitute for completing the application and supplemental questions. Failure to submit a completed application may eliminate you from the recruitment. Failure to submit a completed application may eliminate you from the recruitment. When completing the work history portion of your application please include each level position title and level as a separate entry when applicable (e.g., If you were a Level I and promoted to Level II, each level should be entered separately to reflect the time held at each level).
Any combination of training and experience that would provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the required qualifications would be:

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
Education:

• Equivalent to a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in social science, psychology, public or business administration, human resources, or a related field. (Possession of a master's degree from an accredited college or university is highly desirable).

Experience:

• Three (3) years of management level experience in a social service, eligibility, employment and training, administrative services, fiscal, staff support division or special investigations program in a California County Human Services Agency, or relevant public agency or department. (A master's degree is highly desired and may substitute for one year of the required non-supervisory experience.)

LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS
Licenses:

• Possession of a valid California driver's license issued by the Department of Motor Vehicles at the time of appointment.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS
Qualify for security clearance through a background investigation and fingerprint check, including a credit check. The ability to work irregular hours as required; ability to travel within and outside the County.

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