Deputy Chief Operating Officer

Multnomah County is seeking a seasoned and dynamic executive to serve as
** Deputy Chief Operating Officer (DCOO)**. As the largest safety net provider in Oregon, the County is a grounding force dedicated to making our community safer, healthier, and more secure.
* A Bachelor’s degree or equivalent related work experience
* Seven (7) years of progressively responsible leadership experience with responsibility for a large scale organization of employees represented by labor, policy development, facilitation, strategic planning, budgeting, human resource management, collaborative culture building and operational planning.
* Demonstrated experience communicating complex human capital strategies and organizational data clearly and persuasively to diverse audiences, ranging from frontline employees and union representatives to executive leadership and the Board of Commissioners
* Substantial experience in budget planning, financial management, and resource optimization. Examples include managing multi-million dollar departmental budgets, forecasting personnel costs, and overseeing capital expenditures
* Demonstrated experience managing departments and coordination of a large workforce
* Experience applying equity lens to operational decisions
** Preferred Qualifications/Transferable

Skills:

** You do not need to have the following preferred qualifications/transferable skills to qualify. However, keep in mind we may consider some or all of the following when identifying the most qualified candidates. Please clearly explain on your application how you meet any of the following preferred qualifications/transferable skills.
* A Masters Degree
* Minimum of 8 years of experience in a Senior Level Executive role
* Public Sector/Governmental

Experience:

Direct, substantial experience in a large county, state, or municipal government or other comparable complex public-sector entity
* Demonstration experience working with Elected Officials or high ranking leadership, navigating conflict, and highly political environments
* Direct experience leading a large scale organization transformation
** Transferable skills:
** Your transferable skills are any skills you have gained through education, work experience (including the military) or life experience that are relevant for this position. Be sure to describe any transferable skills on your application and clearly explain how they apply to this position.
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* Required:

** A resume covering relevant experience and education. Please be sure your resume includes the following for each employer: name of employer, location, dates of employment, your title, a brief summary of your responsibilities, the number of employees under your supervision.
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* Required:

** A cover letter that expands on your resume, addresses why you are interested in this position and demonstrates how your experience and skill set align with the minimum and preferred qualifications listed.
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* Note:

** The application,  resume and cover letter should demonstrate your work experience/skills and how it is related to those shown in the Overview and To Qualify sections of the job announcement. Please be thorough, as these materials may be scored and determine your eligibility for an interview.
* Initial review of minimum qualifications:
We may do an additional preferred review and/or send out additional supplemental questions to identify those highest qualified.
* Consideration of top candidates:
We will consider qualified candidates in order of rank and score from the list of eligible candidates. This may include panel interview(s), a hiring interview, and/or additional testing to determine the best candidates for a position.
* Background check and reference checks:
All finalists must pass a thorough reference check
** Multnomah County offers an exceptional benefits package**, including employer-funded retirement savings; health and dental insurance at very low cost to full-time employees and their dependents; paid parental leave; wellness programs; a focus on work-life balance; and much more. Find more details on our
** Equal Pay Law:
** Please be advised that the pay range listed for this position is intended to provide…