District Attorney Chief-Administration

Salary : $98,280.00 - $131,747.20 Annually
Location : Oroville/Chico Area, CA
Job Type: Regular Help
Job Number:
Department: District Attorney's Office
Opening Date: 10/02/2026
Closing Date: 10/25/2026 11:59 PM Pacific

Summary
This classification is scheduled to receive a 5% COLA effective July 2027.

FLSA: Exempt

DEFINITION

Under general direction, directs the activities of the District Attorney's administrative services and staff. Assures compliance of department activities with state and federal laws and County policies and procedures; performs related duties as assigned.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED

Receives general direction from assigned management personnel. Exercises direct supervision over supervisory, professional, technical, and/or administrative support staff.

CLASS CHARACTERISTICS

This is a management classification responsible for planning, organizing, reviewing, and evaluating administrative services functions in the District Attorney's Office, including fiscal, budget, human resources, information technology, facilities, and administrative support. Incumbents are responsible for performing diverse, specialized, and complex work involving significant accountability and decision-making responsibilities, which includes short- and long-term planning as well as development and administration of policies, procedures, and services in assigned areas of responsibility. Incumbents serve as a professional-level resource for administrative services analyses and studies. Performance of the work requires the use of considerable independence, initiative, and discretion within broad guidelines.

Essential Job Functions
EXAMPLES OF TYPICAL JOB FUNCTIONS

Typical functions may include any of the following tasks, knowledge, abilities, and other characteristics. The list that follows is not intended as a comprehensive list; it is intended to provide a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities. Incumbent(s) may not be required to perform all duties listed, and may be required to perform additional, position-specific tasks.

• Develops, evaluates and implements department goals, objectives, policies and procedures; assures department activities are in compliance with all laws, policies, regulations and goals.
• Directs department operations; evaluates department issues, and recommends and implements solutions; prioritizes and assigns tasks and projects; trains and evaluates staff.
• Provides leadership, direction and coaching to subordinate employees in the areas of performance management, problem resolution, planning, and work assignments.
• Develops and monitors department budget; prepares special and recurring reports, budgets, grants, proposals and contracts; recommends and implements changes to existing policies.
• Analyzes trends and makes recommendations for staffing adjustments and personnel assignments; identifies policy and compliance issues, and proposes solutions.
• Guides and assists administrative staff; provides coaching, counseling and professional assistance on administrative responsibilities.
• Assists and coordinates with other District Attorney's personnel, County departments, and outside organizations.
• Prepares speeches and reports for internal and external audiences.
• Directs department personnel administration including recruitment, hiring, payroll, workers compensation, performance evaluation, performance corrective action and employee leaves.
• Directs accounting functions, which include accounts payable, accounts receivable, purchasing and budget management.
• Manages office automation planning and computer software and equipment acquisition.
• Provides leadership for facilities planning and directs facilities management.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications
Knowledge of:

• Techniques and practices for effective, efficient and cost effective management of allocated resources.
• Management and personnel administration methods, techniques and policies.
• District Attorney's Office policies and procedures.
• County, state and federal laws, regulations and ordinances.
• The California criminal justice and court systems, procedures and protocols.
• Budgets, grant protocols and financial reporting.
• Specialized and personal computer systems and software applications
• Facilities planning and management.

Ability To:

• Manage projects
• Assume management responsibilities and make appropriate decisions.
• Effectively manage, lead, and delegate tasks and authority.
• Perform professional verbal and written communication.
• Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with attorneys, law enforcement agencies and other participants in the criminal justice process.
• Follow and effectively communicate verbal and written instructions.

Education and Experience:

Any combination of training, experience and educational degrees that would provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities is qualifying. Substitutions will be made on a year for year basis. A typical way to obtain the required qualifications would be:

Bachelor's degree in criminal justice, business administration, public administration, or related field; and

Three (3) years supervisory or management experience.

Certifications and Licenses:

• Must possess a valid US driver's license upon date of application. Must obtain California driver's license following hire date per California DMV regulations.

Environmental Factors and Conditions/Physical Requirements
PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Mobility to work in a standard office setting and use standard office equipment, including a computer; to operate a motor vehicle and visit various County sites; primarily a sedentary office classification although standing in work areas and walking between work areas may be required; occasionally bend, stoop, kneel, reach, push and pull drawers open and closed to retrieve and file information; ability to lift, carry, push and pull materials and objects up to 40 pounds.
• Vision to read printed materials and a computer screen.
• Hearing and speech to communicate in person and over the telephone.

WORKING CONDITIONS

• Work is performed in an office environment.

EQUIPMENT AND TOOLS UTILIZED

• Equipment utilized includes motor vehicle, personal computer, fax machine, and standard office equipment.

Disaster Service Worker

All Butte County employees are designated Disaster Service Workers through state and local law (California Government Code Section 3100-3109). Employment with the County requires the affirmation of a loyalty oath to this effect. Employees are required to complete all Disaster Service Worker related training as assigned, and to return to work as ordered in the event of an emergency.
Teamsters-Mid Management Benefits Summary

THESE BENEFITS DO NOT APPLY TO EXTRA HELP EMPLOYEES

Salary Step Increases:
The beginning salary and the top of the salary range are usually shown on the job announcement. Upon satisfactory service, salary increases of approximately 5% may be given annually until the top of the salary range has been attained.

Longevity Pay: 2.5% at 10 years, 2.5% at 15 years, 2.5% at 20 years, for a total 7.5% after 20 years of service.

Cell Phone Allowance:
County issued cell phone or $70/month allowance with appointing authority approval.

Uniform Allowance:

$14.00-$21.00/mo. For eligible classifications only. Varies by classification.

Public Safety Dispatcher Pay:
Employees that possess an Intermediate POST Dispatcher Certificate will receive an additional 3.5% of base pay, 4.5% for Advanced POST Dispatcher Certificate, and 2.5% for Supervisory POST Dispatcher Certificate.

Boot Allowance:

Members of this Unit shall be eligible for a work boot/footwear reimbursement up to $275.00 annually. For eligible classifications only. This reimbursement shall be for the purchase, maintenance and/or repair of safety boots/shoes authorized by the Department Head.

Holidays:
13 paid holidays per year.

Vacation:
0-4.99 years: 15 days/yr.; 5-9.99 years: 20 days/yr.; 10-19.99 years: 25 days/yr.; 20+ years: 27 days/yr.

Administrative Leave:
7 days per year for FLSA Exempt employees.

Sick Leave:
96 hours of sick leave are earned each year with no maximum accrual.

Bereavement Leave:
Maximum of 40 hours for each occurrence in the immediate family.

Health Plan including Dental Insurance and Vision Insurance:
Coverage under the Butte County Health Plan is for employees and their eligible dependents. Depending upon the plan selected by the employee, the County contributes a substantial amount of the total cost of the complete health package, which consists of medical, vision, and dental insurance. Currently, the amount the County contributes toward family coverage is $ 1,438.42 per month. For those employees who have health coverage from other sources, and who elect to not participate in the Butte County Health Plan, the County offers a monthly taxable Cash-Back allowance. The current of the taxable Cash-Back allowance is $550.00 per month (prorated for less than fulltime employees).

Teamsters-Mid Management Medical Insurance Plans and Rates

Life Insurance:
The County provides $25,000 in life insurance with additional coverage available at a minimal cost.

Retirement:
The County is in the Public Employees' Retirement System (CalPERS) coordinated with Social Security.

"Classic Members"- 2% @ 55. Final compensation based on Single Highest Year. Employee responsible for full 7% employee share effective 1/1/2013.

"New Members" to PERS- 2% @ 62. Final compensation based on Highest Three-Year Average. Employee responsible for one half (1/2) the normal cost of the CalPERS Pension.
"New Member" is defined by law (PEPRA) as an "1) individual who has never been a member of any public retirement system prior to 1/1/2013 or 2) An individual who becomes a member of a public retirement system for the first time on or after January 1, 2013, and who was previously a member of a public retirement system, but who was not subject to reciprocity. or 3) An individual who was an active member in a public retirement system and who, after a break in service of more than six months, returned to active membership in that system with a new employer

Deferred Compensation:
The County offers a 457 Deferred Compensation program. Deposits into this plan are strictly voluntary and are made through a payroll deduction on a tax-deferred basis. The County does not make contributions to the employees' Deferred Compensation accounts.

Disability Insurance:
For short-term disability, the County participates in California State Disability Insurance (SDI) fund. County employees are also covered by an employee-paid long-term disability program. The long-term disability insurance benefit is 60% of the disabled employee's biweekly wage.

Flexible Spending Program:
County employees can elect to participate in a Flexible Spending Program. This program allows employees to use pre-tax dollars to pay for certain health care and/or dependent care expenses. In addition, employees can choose to have their portion of the monthly Health Plan premium withheld from their checks on a pre-tax basis as well. Generally, employees who participate in the Flexible Spending Program have less taxes withheld for their payroll checks than if they had elected not to do so.

Tuition Reimbursement:
Up to $500/year.

Employee Assistance Program (EAP):
The County of Butte provides an Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for employees and their eligible dependents. The EAP offers confidential, professional counseling services.
Refer to specific labor agreements (BCEA-General) for additional benefit information.



Your responses to the following questions and any information in your application may be used to make a better assessment of your qualifications. This questionnaire may be used to rate your qualifications and to determine your ranking on the eligible list. Thus, it is to your advantage to be as clear and thorough as possible when completing the supplemental questions.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:Bachelor's degree in criminal justice, business administration, public administration, or related field; and Three (3) years supervisory or management experience.*Please explain how you meet the minimum qualifications listed. In your explanation, please include reference to work experience detailed in this application.
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What answer accurately reflects the number of years of supervisory or management experience?*One year equals 2,080 hours.

• Less than 2 years
• 2-3 years
• 3-4 years
• 4-5 years
• 5-6 years
• 6-7 years
• More than 7 years

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Although not required, what answer accurately reflects the number of years' experience of financial management and budgeting?*One year equals 2,080 hours.

• Less than one yea