Director General Services Agency

IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN THIS POSITION, YOU MUST APPLY ONLINE AT WWW.VENTURA.ORG/JOBS

SALARY:

$176,649.43 - $247,333.46 Annually, plus Benefits

To view the brochure, please click here.

WHAT WE OFFER:

·       Auto Allowance - $575 per month

·       Educational Incentive - An educational incentive for completion of 2.5% for an associate degree, 3.5% for a bachelor's degree, OR 5% for a graduate degree.

·       Bilingual Incentive - Eligibility based upon operational needs and certification skills.

·       Executive Annual Leave - 248 hours per year, 288 hours after 5 years of service, to 328 hours after 10 years of service, and to 368 hours after 15 years of service. Credit for prior public service may be considered.

·       Annual Leave Redemption - Redeem up to 100 hours of Annual Leave per year accrued in the same year after using 80 hours within the prior 12 months.

·       Deferred Compensation - Participation in 401(k) Shared Savings Plan and/or the Section 457 Plan with up to a 3% match on your 401(k) contributions. Annually in the third pay period of each year, employees eligible under Sec.1907 of the Management Resolution will receive two percent (2%) of their annualized compensation as a contribution towards their 401(k) account.

·       Health Insurance Plans - Medical, dental, and vision plans for you and your dependents. A flexible credit allowance of up to $25,558 annually.

·       Flexible Spending Accounts - Increase your spending power by reimbursement with pretaxed dollars for IRS-approved dependent care and health care expenses.

·       Pension Plan - Both the County and employees contribute to the County's Retirement Plan and to Social Security. If eligible, reciprocity may be established with other public retirement systems, such as PERS.

·       Holidays - 12 paid days per year including one annual floating holiday.

·       Additional Benefits - County-paid membership in professional organizations related to position, Disability Plans, Employee Assistance Program, Life Insurance, Tuition Reimbursement, Wellness Program

THE AGENCY:

The General Services Agency’s primary mission is to provide essential services in support of County operations. With 300 staff positions, GSA is organized into five departments: Facilities and Materials, Fleet Services, Procurement, Administrative Support, and County Parks. The Agency has an annual budget of $203.7 million, operating through internal service funds for Facilities and Materials, Fleet Services, and Administrative Support, and an enterprise fund for Parks. GSA maintains over 110 buildings totaling 3.5 million square feet across the County, a fleet of approximately 2,000 vehicles and heavy equipment, and three garages for vehicle maintenance. It also procured over $540 million in goods and services for County departments last year. The Parks Department manages the County parks system that includes 15 regional facilities, covering 5,300 acres with 458 campsites.

THE POSITION:
The County of Ventura is seeking an exceptional leader to serve as Director of the General Services Agency (GSA), a pivotal executive role reporting directly to the County Executive Officer. This at-will position is fully accountable for the strategic oversight and operations of the County’s centralized support services, encompassing facilities management, fleet operations, procurement, and park management. The Director will guide a multidisciplinary team in delivering high-quality, cost-effective services that support all County agencies, departments, and special districts. This role offers a unique opportunity to make a significant impact on the quality of life in Ventura County by ensuring the efficient and effective delivery of essential support services.

To learn more about this leadership position including compensation and benefits, please view our brochure here.

Director General Services Agency is an at-will position which is exempt from the provisions of the Civil Service Ordinance.

EDUCATION, TRAINING, and EXPERIENCE:

Comprehensive experience which has led to the acquisition of the required knowledge, skills and abilities. The required knowledge, skills and abilities can also be obtained by completion of a Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration, Public Administration or a related field with four (4) or more years of progressively responsible leadership and management experience including substantial program, line, and budgetary responsibility.
 
NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Ability to obtain and maintain a valid California driver license;
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills;
• Demonstrated ability to effectively and dynamically lead teams to meet specific goals, both operational and strategic.

DESIRED:

• Extensive experience in a senior/executive management role for a large public sector organization or campus environment.
• Experience leading teams of diverse stakeholders to meet specific goals, both operational and strategic;
• Master's degree in Business Administration, Public Administration, or a related field.

RESUME/APPLICATION EVALUATION: 

All resumes will be reviewed weekly beginning June 23, 2025, to determine if the stated requirements are met. 

To apply for this executive position please send a resume and cover letter which illustrates your professional experience in the following:

• Your experience in a leadership role providing strategic planning, allocating resources, and managing performance.
• Accomplishments which reflect the necessary leadership and collaboration to take the organization to an enhanced level of efficiency and service.
• Your progressively responsible senior/executive management experience, directly supervising managers, within a large, complex organization or campus environment.
• Your experience developing and managing multi-million-dollar operations which includes facilities, services, and contracts.

Please submit one of the following ways:

• Submit an online application at www.ventura.org/jobs and attach your current resume, cover letter and any additional materials for consideration or
• Email your current resume and cover letter to: lorin.calderon@ventura.org 

This is a continuous recruitment and may close at any time; therefore, apply as soon as possible if you are interested in it. After June 23, 2025, resumes will be reviewed weekly to determine if the stated requirements are met. All relevant work experience, training, and education needs to be included to determine eligibility. Submissions that contain insufficient information may not advance in the process.

Following a structured evaluation of the resumes, the most qualified candidates will be invited to a panel interview. The top candidates, as determined by the panel, will then be invited to a second interview with County executive management. The interviews may be consolidated into one process or expanded into multiple interviews contingent upon the size of the candidate pool. 

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY:
The County of Ventura is an equal opportunity employer to all, regardless of age, ancestry, color, disability (mental and physical), exercising the right to family care and medical leave, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, political affiliation, race, religious creed, sex (includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and related medical conditions), and sexual orientation.

CONTACT INFORMATION:

For additional information about this recruitment, please contact Lorin Calderon at lorin.calderon@ventura.org or (805) 654-2959.