DEPUTY CHIEF PROBATION OFFICER

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1 The San Mateo County Probation Department is seeking applicants for DEPUTY CHIEF PROBATION OFFICER The Probation Department The mission of the San Mateo County Probation Department is to protect the public by providing quality, costeffective services to reduce the incidence and impact of delinquency and crime, to assist in the resocialization of the offender, and to provide assistance and support to our community. The San Mateo County Probation Department will achieve excellence in community corrections and will focus on effective service to our county. To this end, we will develop interventions that demonstrate a blend of our law enforcement and treatment responsibilities. We will be leaders in our profession exemplifying the highest standards of performance established in the fields of community corrections and organizational development.

2 The is the second highest-ranking executive level in the Probation Department. The Department consists of four divisions: Administration, Court Services, Supervision Services and Institutional Services. Each division is headed by a who reports to the Chief. The San Mateo County Probation Department is seeking a to oversee one of the three divisions. CHIEF PROBATION OFFICER Administration Services Deputy Director Supervision Services Court Services Institution Services Key responsibilities: Provide highly responsible administrative and management assistance to the Chief by planning, organizing, directing and reviewing all functions and activities of one of the major divisions of the Probation Department. Direct, supervise, and guide assigned departmental staff by establishing goals, policies and performance standards, conducting periodic evaluations for the staff members performance, and counseling staff members regarding their performance and career development consistent with the Department mission and expectations. Assist the Chief of Probation with the preparation of the department and division budgets; and oversee a division budget. Consult with and advise the Court, other County staff and the public regarding probation policy issues and participate in the development of standards and programs relating to these policies. Consult and cooperate with other department managers and outside criminal justice personnel on all aspects of probation services; discuss problems, develop alternatives and strategies for dealing with those problems; assist in implementation of solutions, as necessary. Direct and counsel divisional staff in the planning, resource allocation, budgeting and information systems needed to meet the Department s goals and responsibilities.

3 The Ideal Candidate An approachable and politically astute leader, with a management style that fosters trust, loyalty, respect, commitment and partnership. A strategic thinker and an excellent problem solver with innovative yet practical solutions to problems. A who can provide the Chief with the research and recommendations he needs to make informed decisions. Experienced, hard working and productive manager who leads by example, empowers staff and values a culture of collaboration and accountability of all employees. A collaborator and consensus builder, who can energize, motivate and mentor Probation employees around improving quality performance. Adept at effectively utilizing limited resources while maintaining a high-level of services. An excellent communicator, both orally and in writing with an ability to make effective and persuasive presentations in order to achieve consensus. A diplomatic member of the Probation executive team. An independent thinker who fosters teamwork, welcomes new, creative ideas and appreciates differing opinions. Qualifications Education: Possession of a Bachelor s Degree from a recognized college or university in a field directly related to human services administration, such as Criminal Justice, Public Administration, Social Welfare, Sociology, Psychology, Business Administration or Public Service Management. Experience: 5 years of full-time increasingly responsible supervisory administrative or managerial experience; two of which should be at the division director level or equivalent classification, which involved the supervision of a major staff support program or program division in an organization associated with the delivery of services in the field of Probation. Other Requirement: All applicants must meet all minimum standards for Peace Officer under Section 1031 of the Government Code. Goals & Challenges Collaborate with the Court and the County in allocating resources to support innovative programs for juvenile and adult offenders while maintaining effective core programs. Working as part of the executive team to assist all Probation programs reach their full potential. Unifying and motivating the professional workforce to function optimally in the face of a changing organization. Managing a division during an era of budget reductions as the demand for services continues to expand. Aligning the goals of the Probation Department with the San Mateo County Shared Vision Please visit the County website for more information regarding the San Mateo County Shared Vision 2025

4 The County of San Mateo San Mateo County provides a picturesque setting and offers California lifestyle at its finest. Located in the middle of the San Francisco peninsula, San Mateo County stretches from the Pacific Ocean to San Francisco Bay and is bordered to the north by the City of San Francisco and the south by Santa Clara County and Santa Cruz County. The County offers a wide range of recreational pursuits, economic opportunities and numerous attractions. The 700,000 County residents enjoy multi-cultural communities, cosmopolitan ambiance, temperate climate, clean air and rural open space. San Mateo County government has over 5,400 employees in 22 agencies and departments, and an annual budget of $1.8 billion.

5 Recruitment Schedule Open Recruitment: October 8, 2010 Application Deadline: November 4, 2010 at 5:00 PM PDT Application Screening: November 10, 2010 Panel Interviews: December 1 & 2, 2010 How to apply** To apply for this outstanding career opportunity, please electronically submit your cover letter, resume and responses to the following questions: 1. Describe your professional experience and abilities in Juvenile and Adult probation administration. Please attach an organizational chart and discuss the scope of your responsibility/level of authority and supervisory/management experience. 2. Describe your experience managing a complex budget. Be specific. 3. Describe your involvement in strategic planning and developing standards, policies and procedures for a Probation Department. All materials must be received by 5:00 p.m. PDT (Pacific Daylight Time) on November 4, Please electronically forward your application materials to: San Mateo County Human Resources Department Attn: Michelle Kuka, Human Resources Analyst mkuka@co.sanmateo.ca.us Phone: For additional information on San Mateo County visit Salary & Benefits The salary range is $97, $122,012 annually. The County offers an excellent benefits package that is available to spouses, domestic partners, and other dependents and includes: Choice of two County Retirement System plans. Health, vision and dental insurance plans for employee, family, domestic partners and young dependent adults. Long Term Disability coverage. $50,000 in County paid term life insurance and up to $500,000 in supplemental life. Thirteen paid vacation days per year with additional days added with increased years of service. Twelve paid holidays per year. 130 hours of administrative leave per year to use as time off, with the optional 50% cash out yearly. Training and Health & Fitness Programs. Childcare Center and Dependent Care Assistance. Tuition Reimbursement Program. Deferred Compensation. For more information about San Mateo County s Employee Benefits, please visit: ** Depending on the number of resumes received, a screening committee may select those applicants whose education and/or experience appear to best meet the needs of the position. Because of this screening process, all applicants who meet the minimum qualifications are not guaranteed advancement to the next phase of the examination process. Applicants will be notified of the date, time and location of the subsequent phases of the selection process.