ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER - LIMITED TERM
San Luis Obispo
Thursday, 21 May 2026
The Behavioral Health - Justice Services Division is seeking a Limited Term Administrative Officer. This position requires an experienced leader with a strong work ethic who is committed to providing superior public service to the citizens of San Luis Obispo County. The County employs approximately 3,000 full-time positions and has a current annual budget of approximately $1 billion. This position supports the Justice Services Division Manager in overseeing countywide operations. A key focus of the role is helping departments enhance operational efficiency and align their strategic plans with Justice Services Division. The ideal candidate will possess strong business acumen and the ability to think strategically and proactively. Success in this role requires a forward-thinking mindset and the ability to cultivate innovative partnerships across public and private sectors. This recruitment is to fill a Limited Term, full-time position. Employees in limited term positions receive benefits equivalent to permanent full-time employees, therefore they will be eligible to earn vacation, sick leave, health, and pension benefits. The sunset date for this position is June 30, 2029 Click here to view detailed job description.
The Ideal Candidate
Employment Standards. Knowledge of:Modern office practices and procedures. Basic practices of administrative, financial, and human resources activities. Applicable local, state, and federal laws, rules, and regulations. Recordkeeping, report preparation, and filing methods. Project management and evaluation. Effective verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills. Principles, practices, and procedures of supervision, leadership, evaluation, mentoring, training, team dynamics, and team building. Uses of automated systems and data management techniques to support administrative and fiscal functions. Education and Experience. A combination of education, training, and experience resulting in the required knowledge, skills, and abilities. An example of qualifying education and experience includes:Possession of a bachelor’s degree from an accredited four-year college or university in business or public administration, accounting, or a closely related field. In addition, two years of experience as an Administrative Services Coordinator or other progressively responsible paraprofessional experience in human resources, finance or accounting, or other administrative functions.