Deputy Director, Program Development

The Job

APPLY BY OCTOBER 3, 2025 FOR PRIORITY CONSIDERATION

The Human Services Program Development Division is recruiting for a Deputy Director, Program Development to plan, organize, and direct the operations of the Program Development Division (PDD) of Human Services (HS). Deputy Directors perform the following duties: plan, organize, and direct the development of major programs for Human Services departments; direct the development of new and revised agency programs, goals, operational policy, procedures, and methods; analyze reports and operational data to ensure quality and effectiveness of programs and compliance with state and federal laws; recommend/review division policies and procedures, and prepare comprehensive management and statistical reports; oversee selection of staff, training, work performance evaluations, disciplinary actions, and other personnel related activities; and participate in developing the division budget, monitor expenditures and revenues, and ensure the fiscal integrity of the department.

For more detailed information, refer to the Deputy Director, Program Development job description.

FUTURE SALARY INCREASES

3% Annual Across the Board Salary Increases on February 2026*

Benefits Overview

HEALTH BENEFITS

LEAVE PROVISIONS

RETIREMENT PERKS

• Medical & Dental: Family Coverage
• Vision: Employee + Dependent Coverage
• Premium subsidies to offset health costs
• Flexible Spending Account: Pre-tax account for qualified healthcare expenses

• Up to 4 weeks accruable vacation with cash-out option
• 80 hours Annual Administrative Leave with cash-out option
• 11 days accruable sick leave
• 15 paid holidays
• Perfect Attendance Leave
• Flexible work schedules

• Generous pension
• Retirement reciprocity may be available!
• 401(k) with Employer Match 2x Employee Contribution up to 8%
• 457(b) Deferred Compensation
• Retirement Medical Trust (RMT)

DCAP Account - County Paid Life Insurance - AD&D Insurance - 529 Savings Plan - Short & Long-Term Disability
Wellness Program - Commuter Services - Employee Discounts - Annual Tuition Reimbursement

For more information, review the Employee Benefits Summary

Modified Benefit Option: As an alternative to the traditional benefits package, you may also be eligible to elect the Modified Benefit Option (MBO) that provides a 4% increase above the base rate of pay with modified benefits. For more detailed information, refer to the MBO - Exempt BbOU .

*Salary increases contingent upon Property Related Revenue and/or statewide Realignment Sales Tax Collections performance.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT
Pre-Employment Process: Applicants must successfully pass the pre-employment process, which may include verification of employment history and education, fingerprinting, credit check, drug screening, and/or medical exam, prior to appointment.
Travel: Statewide and nationwide travel is occasionally required. Travel throughout the County is required and employees will be required to make provisions for such transportation.
Sponsorship: Please note San Bernardino County is not able to consider candidates who will require visa sponsorship at the time of application or in the future.

Minimum Requirements

Education : Thirty (30) semester (45 quarter) units of completed college coursework, half of which must be upper division in behavioral/social science, natural science, public/business administration, education, or humanities. A list of completed college coursework MUST be submitted with the application if the applicant does not possess a Bachelor's degree or higher in one of the qualifying fields of study listed above.

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Experience (applicant must meet one of the options listed below):
Option 1: Three (3) years of experience performing duties equivalent to a Supervising Program Specialist in San Bernardino County overseeing staff engaged in reviewing and determining the impact of proposed and actual federal and state regulatory/legislative changes.

Option 2: Three (3) years of experience as a second-level supervisor or manager in a human services program, which includes responsibility for program development, evaluation, and implementation.

Desired Qualifications

The ideal candidate will possess at least a Bachelor's degree in a qualifying field and have experience with planning, organizing, and directing the operations of a Human Services Unit in a government agency.

Selection Process

There will be a competitive evaluation of qualifications based on a review of the Application and Supplemental Questionnaire; therefore it is to your advantage to provide as much relevant and detailed work experience as possible. Completing your application with statements such as "see/refer to resume" or "see attached" rather than completing your work history may affect your eligibility or competitive evaluation score.

Priority Application Review Date: Applications received by Friday, October 3, 2025 will be included in the first review/processing of applications; subsequent reviews may be conducted as needed to meet business needs. Apply ASAP as recruitment may close at any time once sufficient qualified applications are received.

To ensure timely and successful submission of your online application, please allow ample time to complete and submit your application before the filing deadline. Applicants will be automatically logged-out if they have not submitted the application and all required materials prior to the posted deadline. Once your application has been successfully submitted you will receive an onscreen confirmation and an email. We recommend that you save and/or print these for your records. Please note: if you do not receive an onscreen confirmation and an email acknowledging our receipt of your application, we have not received your application.

If you need technical assistance, follow this link to review the Government Jobs online application guide or contact their Toll-Free Applicant Support line at (855) 524-5627. Please note that Human Resources is not responsible for any issues or delays caused by your internet connection, computer, or browser when submitting an application.

Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) / Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA):
San Bernardino County is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Americans with DisabilitiesAct (ADA) compliant employer, dedicated to ensuring equal employment opportunities for allemployees and applicants.

ADA Accommodation:
If you have a disability and need accommodations during the testing process, please submit the Special Testing Accommodations Request Form (Download PDF) within one week of the recruitmentfiling deadline.

Veterans' Preference:
Eligible veterans, their spouses, or widows/widowers who are not current County employees mayreceive additional Veterans' Preference points. For details and instructions on how to request thesepoints, please refer to the Veterans' Preference Information (Download PDF) .

For more important details, review the Applicant Information and County Employment Process .

Exempt Unit-Group C

The County of San Bernardino offers a range of benefit programs for employees and their eligible dependents. These include health, dental, vision, and life insurance, as well as a variety of voluntary benefits. Programs and benefit amounts vary and are based on bargaining unit, family size, hire date, plan selection, and number of hours worked.

For a summary of benefits, please click here .

Refer to the appropriate MOU, contact the County's Employee Benefits and Services Division at (909) 387-5787 or visit the Benefits website for more detailed information at hr.sbcounty.gov/employee-benefits/ .

Closing Date/Time: Continuous

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