County Profile

County of Santa Clara

County Overview

Santa Clara County, sometimes referred to as “Silicon Valley,” is unique because of its combination of geographic attractiveness and social diversity. With its numerous natural amenities and one of the highest standards of living in the country, it has long been considered one of the best areas in the United States to live and work. The County’s population of 1.7 million is the largest in northern California, one of the State’s most heterogeneous, rich in ethnic and cultural diversity, and enjoying access to all of the attractions of the San Francisco Bay Area. There are 15 cities within the County’s boundaries: Campbell, Cupertino, Gilroy, Los Altos, Los Altos Hills, Los Gatos, Milpitas, Monte Sereno, Morgan Hill, Mountain View, Palo Alto, San Jose, Santa Clara, Saratoga, and Sunnyvale.

The elected five-member Board of Supervisors establishes policies to address issues that affect the day-to-day operation of County government and is responsible for an annual operating and capital improvement budget of more than $4.6 billion. It adopts ordinances that affect the unincorporated communities and oversees the budget. The County operates under a “charter” form of government, which gives the County more responsibility and authority. Under this charter, the Board appoints a County Executive to administer County government.

SCVHHS is an integrated healthcare agency for the County. It is comprised of the departments of Mental Health, Public Health, Alcohol and Drug Services, Ambulatory and Community Health Services, VHP, and VMC, a large teaching hospital and comprehensive network of clinics. SCVHHS has a total budget of $1.8 billion and employs a staff of 6,600 FTE’s. SCVHHS is committed to providing leadership in developing and promoting a healthy community through a planned, integrated health care delivery system which offers prevention, education and treatment programs to all residents of the County of Santa Clara, regardless of ability to pay. SCVHHS provides a wide range of primary and specialty medical services and oversees public programs for the health and well-being of all County residents.

Benefits

The County provides a generous Executive Management benefit package that includes:

The County provides a generous Executive Management benefit package that includes:

California Public Employees’ Retirement System - Changes due to pension reform effective Jan. 1, 2013
Health Insurance: Single Premium – Fully paid on all health plans; Family Premium – Fully paid depending on plan
Dental/Vision Insurance: Single and family premiums fully paid
$200,000 Double Indemnity Term Life Insurance coverage paid by the County
Annual Leave: 36 days per fiscal year, including Annual Leave “Cash-Out” Program
12 paid holidays per calendar year
Administrative Leave: In lieu of personal leave, education leave, bereavement leave, etc.

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  • 12 days ago

    Chief Fiscal Officer - Social Services Agency

    County of Santa Clara - CA, United States
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    Are you a financial leader ready to make a meaningful difference in the lives of Santa Clara County s most vulnerable residents? This is more than a traditional Chief Fiscal Officer (CFO) role it's an opportunity to shape the financial strategy of the County s Social Services Agency (SSA) and ensure resources are aligned with a mission-driven commitment to equity and care. As CFO, you ll serve as a key strategic partner, connecting fiscal leadership to community outcomes and driving innovation ...

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  • 22 days ago

    Deputy Director, Facilities Operations

    County of Santa Clara - San Jose, CA, United States
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    Facilities and Fleet (FAF) is seeking a strategic and experienced leader for the role of Deputy Director, Facilities Operations a key executive position responsible for overseeing the day-to-day operations, maintenance, and repair of all County-owned and leased facilities. This role plays a vital part in ensuring the County s infrastructure remains safe, functional, and aligned with broader departmental and public service goals. As Deputy Director, you ll lead the Building Operations Division, ...

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  • 22 days ago

    Deputy Director Facilities and Fleet Capital Programs

    County of Santa Clara - Multiple locations
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    Facilities and Fleet (FAF) is seeking a dynamic and experienced Deputy Director, Capital Programs to lead complex, high-impact construction initiatives that help shape the future of County facilities. This is a rare opportunity to step into one of two Deputy Director roles dedicated to managing the day-to-day operations of the Capital Programs Division together providing strategic oversight for the County s capital construction portfolio. In this leadership role, you ll be responsible for ...

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