Assistant Director of Child Support Services

If you are motivated by public service, thrive in a fast‑paced executive environment, and want to make a meaningful difference in the lives of children and families, Kings County Child Support Services is seeking a dynamic, strategic, and collaborative leader to serve as Assistant Director of Child Support Services. This executive‑level role offers a unique opportunity to help shape and guide a complex, high‑impact department dedicated to ensuring the financial well‑being of children and families.

This position includes Management Group II benefits, which feature CalPERS retirement (plan and tier placement determined at benefits selection) and fully paid PPO health, dental, vision, and chiropractic insurance for employees and eligible dependents. Employees are also eligible for the Deferred Compensation Plan, with the County contributing one dollar for every three dollars contributed by the employee, up to $3,500 per year.

Vacation accrual ranges from 12 to 20 days per year, based on years of service, and the County Executive Officer may authorize an adjusted accrual rate for employees hired from other public agencies to reflect prior service. In addition, this position includes 80 hours of management leave (pro‑rated upon hire date), which may be cashed out at the employee’s option.

Employees receive 11.5 scheduled paid holidays per year, plus an additional 3.5 days when the County participates in holiday closures, and 10 to 12 days of accrued sick leave per year with unlimited accrual. Other benefits include $40,000 term life insurance and access to the onsite Health Center Monday through Friday for employees and eligible dependents, without the need to use sick or other leave for personal appointments.

Longevity pay is available after 10 and 20 years of service. For complete benefit details, please see Section V of the Salary Resolution. You can also watch a brief video showcasing the exceptional benefits available to our employees.

The Assistant Child Support Director classification is an "at‑will" position, which is not included in the County's classified services and is exempt from merit system status. As such, the incumbent is appointed by and serves at the pleasure of the Director of Child Support Services. In an at‑will capacity, the incumbent may be terminated with or without cause or notice by the Director of Child Support Services at any time.

In addition to the application, applicants are required to submit a professional resume outlining relevant education and experience. This resume must be attached to your application. You must scan and attach your resume to your online application prior to submitting your application (or your application may be rejected). For more information on how to add attachments to your application, .

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.

• Assumes management responsibility for major Child Support Services Department programs, services, and activities including the establishment, processing, and enforcement of child support obligation, legal and financial processes, and program compliance.
• Manages and participates in the development and implementation of goals, objectives, policies, procedures, and work standards for the Department; continuously monitors and evaluates the efficiency and effectiveness of service delivery methods and procedures; assesses and monitors the distribution of work, support systems and internal reporting relationships; identifies opportunities for improvement; directs the implementation of change.
• Assists in managing and participating in the development and administration of the department’s budget; assists with the forecast of additional funds needed for staffing, equipment, and supplies; assists with monitoring and approving expenditures; assists with managing and implementing budgetary adjustments as necessary; ensures compliance with federal and state budget…