Job Description

The County Executive of New Castle County seeks innovative and experienced applicants for the position of Deputy Chief Administrative Officer of New Castle County, Delaware.

The Deputy Chief Administrative Officer works closely with the County Executive, Chief Administrative Officer and Chief of Staff to design and implement policies and projects that affect quality of life across our county of 570,000 residents. Working both at strategic and operational levels, the Deputy Chief Administrative Officer manages projects, engages with department leaders across county government and addresses operational needs at the direction of the Chief Administrative Officer.

The successful candidate will have experience managing projects, working effectively with a diverse team of professionals, and demonstrating flexibility in an entrepreneurial, fast-paced environment, in the private or public sector. The successful candidate will also demonstrate commitment to the core values of honesty, transparency and efficiency.

Key Responsibilities:

• Collaborate closely with CAO, Chief of Staff and senior Administration team on policy topics impacting residents of the County
• Design and implement project of varying types and scopes
• Represent the County Executive and CAO at meetings and events as needed
• Engage with County Council members on a variety of topics

Minimum Requirements:

Bachelor’s Degree in public administration, business administration or related fields plus ten years of experience at a senior staff level, or any equivalent combination of experience and training which provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities.

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Aundrea Almond
Aundrea.Almond@newcastlede.gov

Health Insurance: Starts the first of the month following a 60-day waiting period from the date of hire. Charges for coverage vary depending on type and level of coverage chosen. The following plans are currently available through Highmark (Comprehensive 80% Plan; a PPO (Preferred Provider Organization) and an EPO (Exclusive Provider Organization) and Aetna (Open Access HMO.) Deductibles and co-pays may also apply.

Dental Insurance: Starts the first of the month following a 60-day waiting period from date of hire. Currently, there are two PPO options and an HMO option. Charges vary depending on type and level of coverage chosen.

Sick Leave: Accumulates at the rate of one day for each completed month of service, beginning after the first full month of employment.

Vacation: Vests on December 31 of the calendar year preceding the vacation year. Vested vacation is to be used in the 12 months following the vesting date. Employees are entitled to vacation as follows:

• Less than 12 months service - 1 day for each completed month of service to a maximum of 10 days
• 1 – 4 years of service - 10 days of vacation
• 5 – 9 years of service - 15 days of vacation
• 10 – 14 years of service - 20 days of vacation
• 15 years of service - 25 days of vacation
• 15+ years of service - 25+ days of vacation (an additional day for each successive year of service)

Holidays: 13-1/2 paid holidays per year (1/2 day on Christmas Eve).

Life Insurance: Provided by the County in the amount of one and one-half times your salary. Minimum benefit - $50,000; Maximum benefit - $200,000.

Pension: Employee contributory amount of three percent of base salary to defined benefit plan. County will make a non-elective contribution of one percent of base salary to defined contribution account. In addition, the County will also make an annual matching contribution of one hundred percent of employee's contribution, up to a maximum of two percent to defined contribution account. 10-year vesting.

Deferred Compensation Plan:
Optional employee contributory plan available.

Additional Benefits: Salary increases each year dependent upon appropriate negotiated increase and/or merit increases; Credit Union, Blood Bank, Sick Leave Bank (after two years of service), Fitness Center, and an Employee Assistance Program are all benefits available to employees at no cost.

Supplemental Benefits: Flexible Spending Accounts (medical reimbursement and dependent care), additional life insurance, vision, group accident, group hospital indemnity, group disability, and critical care insurance are also available at an additional cost to the employee.

Union Affiliation: Some positions are affiliated with a local bargaining unit, and, therefore, will require a monthly dues deduction ranging from $23 to $46.65 per month.

Special Note: The above benefits are subject to change. For detailed information on any of the above, contact the Office of Human Resources at (302) 395-5180.

Revised: 12/15/15