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Posted: February 21, 2026 (1 day ago)

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Deputy Workforce Development Director

County of Tulare

Workforce Investment Board

Fresh

Location

Salary

$103,475.84 - $159,870.88

per year

Closes

March 8, 2026

SES Pay Grade

Base salary range: $147,649 - $221,900

Typical requirements: Executive-level leadership experience. Senior executive qualifications required.

Note: Actual salary includes locality pay (15-40%+ depending on location).

Job Description

Summary

This role involves leading and managing workforce development programs for a county agency, focusing on budgeting, policy creation, and overseeing staff to help with employment and training initiatives.

It suits someone with a background in finance or administration who enjoys directing teams and solving complex organizational challenges in a public service setting.

Ideal candidates are organized leaders passionate about supporting community job programs.

Key Requirements

  • Graduation from an accredited college with a major in Accounting, Public or Business Administration, or related field (Bachelor's degree desirable)
  • Three years of experience in complex fiscal administration including accounting responsibilities
  • Or four years of progressively responsible administrative experience in planning, coordinating, and evaluating employment and training programs
  • Knowledge of principles of management, public and business administration, and Department of Labor guidelines related to the Workforce Investment Act (WIA)
  • Strong skills in supervising staff, conducting financial studies, and communicating effectively with diverse groups
  • Ability to plan, organize, and direct programs to meet goals
  • Possession of or ability to obtain a valid California driver's license

Full Job Description

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This recruitment will establish an employment list to fill current and any future vacancies within the Workforce Investment Board (WIB). The anticipated life of the employment list is six months.

If interested in employment for this position for current or future vacancies, please submit an online application for consideration.

Current vacancy is with the Workforce Investment Board (WIB) located in Visalia. The anticipated life of the list is six months.

Requirements

  • Formulate departmental policy in administrative services and business management.
  • Plan, organize, assign, review, and direct fiscal administrative services.
  • Confer with the department head on major fiscal related administrative service problems.
  • Direct and monitor the budgetary and fiscal control programs.
  • Assist in the development and implementation of departmental and division goals, objectives, policies, and procedures.
  • Supervise, plan, organize and direct the activities of staff engaged in administering various workforce development programs.

For a full list of duties for this position, please click here.

Qualifications

Minimum qualifications are used as a guide for establishing the education, training, experience, special skills and/or license which are required and equivalent to the following.

Education:

  • Equivalent to graduation from an accredited college or university with major course work in Accounting, Public or Business Administration or a closely related field.

Experience:

  • Three (3) years of experience in complex fiscal administration that includes accounting responsibilities.

Equivalency for Experience:

  • Or four (4) years of progressively responsible administrative experience involving planning, coordinating and evaluating employment and training programs.

Knowledge of:

  • Principals of management and analysis and organizational design necessary to analyze and recommend change
  • Principles of public and business administration; governmental functions, organization and accounting.
  • Department of Labor guidelines, rules and regulations as they pertain to the Workforce Investment Act (WIA).
  • Economic, sociological and political factors applicable to program planning.
  • Principles and practices of management and supervision.

Skill/Ability to:

  • Work and communicate effectively with people of various education and socioeconomic backgrounds by respecting beliefs, interpersonal styles and behaviors of both clients and co-workers.
  • Operate contemporary office equipment inclusive of computer, keyboard, and all applicable electronic equipment.
  • Conduct complex administrative and financial studies.
  • Plan, organize, coordinate and direct the work of others to effectively meet program goals.

License or Certificate:

  • Possession of, or ability to obtain, an appropriate, valid California driver's license.

DESIRABLE EMPLOYMENT STANDARDS

Education:

  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Public or Business Administration or a closely related field.

Additional Information

Conditions of Employment

Candidates selected will be required to pass a pre-employment drug and alcohol screening.

Additionally, a background investigation may also be conducted, which may include a re-investigation every 10 years for some positions.

An Employment Eligibility Verification using E-Verify may be required on the first day of employment for some positions. Some job classes may also require a physical exam.

College Cost Reduction Access Act

This may be a qualifying position for student loan forgiveness through the College Cost Reduction and Access Act (CCRAA).

Only student loan payments made after October 1, 2007 and in a qualified repayment plan are eligible.

For more information you are encouraged to speak with your student loan servicer or visit: https://studentaid.gov/manage-loans/forgiveness-cancellation/public-service

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Posted on NEOGOV: 2/21/2026 | Added to FreshGovJobs: 2/22/2026

Source: NEOGOV | ID: neogov-tulare-5236052