Deputy Director, Preschool Services Department (Program Operations)*

The Job

Maximum Total Compensation Valued at up to $217,413*


The Preschool Services Department (PSD) is recruiting for a Deputy Director to plan, organize, and direct major operational areas of the Department, which is responsible for the delivery of the Head Start/State Preschool Programs; ensure program compliance with federal, state, and county regulations; establish policies, goals, and objectives for the department. This position is distinguished from the Assistant Director of Preschool Services Department by the latter's overall administrative and programmatic responsibility for the total operation of the Department.

For more information, review the Deputy Director, Preschool Services Department job description.

*Depends upon selected benefit options

This is an Exempt position, receiving a specialized benefits offering. Review the below information to learn about our competitive perks!

EXCELLENT BENEFITS

To review job-specific benefits, refer to:

Summary of Benefits

Memorandum of Understanding (MOU)

The County also offers an alternative Modified Benefits Option (MBO) that provides a wage differential o f4% above the base salaryrate .

For additional details, visit the following links:

County Exempt Compensation Ordinance (PDF)

Traditional Benefits Option Summary (PDF)

Modified Benefits Option Summary (PDF)

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

Background Investigation: Prior to appointment, applicants must pass a background investigation, which includes DOJ LiveScan fingerprinting, verification of employment history and education, physical exam, and search of the Child Abuse Index. If an individual has been convicted of a crime other than a minor traffic violation, the individual cannot work or be present in any community care facility unless they request and subsequently obtain a criminal record exemption from the Community Care Licensing Division, Caregiver Background Check Bureau (CBCB). With the exception of minor traffic violations, all convictions, including misdemeanors, felonies and convictions occurring a long time ago, require an exemption. CBCB also examines arrest records to determine if there is a possible danger to clients. Crimes against children and convictions of a violent nature, such as sex offenses, murder, manslaughter, arson and robbery are crimes for which an exemption cannot be issued. (Health & Safety Code section 1596.871)

Travel: Statewide and nationwide travel is occasionally required. Travel throughout the County is required. Employees may be required to make provision for transportation (mileage reimbursement is available at current IRS rates). A valid California Class C driver license and proof of automobile liability insurance must be maintained for the individual providing the transportation.

Minimum Requirements

Education: A Bachelor's degree in Business/Public Administration, Education, Early Childhood Education/Child Development, Psychology, Sociology, or Human Services from an accredited university or college.

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Experience: Two (2) years professional-level administrative or management experience within a large agency for preschool, school district, or social services which includes responsibility for interpreting/enforcing relevant laws, rules and regulations; responsibility for program planning and development, personnel administration, operations, and budget/fiscal administration; qualifying experience must also include full-scope responsibility for managing subordinate supervisors ( i.e., hiring, firing, counseling, disciplinary actions, assigning work, completing work performance evaluations, developing work schedules and approving time off ).

Note: Qualifying experience is typically equivalent to the San Bernardino County PSD Program Manager classification and above. Site Supervisor/Site Director level is not considered qualifying.

REQUIRED DOCUMENTATION: A legible copy of degree or transcripts (unofficial are acceptable) must be attached to your application or submitted by the filing deadline to: County of San Bernardino Human Resources-Employment Division, Attn: Deputy Director, Preschool Services Department, 157 W. Fifth Street, San Bernardino, CA 92415-0440, via fax to (909) 383-2394, or email to aweaver@hr.sbcounty.gov, Subject: Deputy Director, Preschool Services Department. Failure to provide the requested documents by the filing deadline may result in disqualification of the application.

Note: Qualifying degrees or coursework must be completed at a college or university accredited by any accrediting association recognized by the United States Department of Education. Degrees or coursework completed outside the U.S. must be accompanied with an evaluation report from a reputable credential evaluation service showing equivalency to degrees or coursework completed at a college or university accredited by any accrediting association recognized by the United States Department of Education.

Desired Qualifications

The ideal candidate will have at least three (3) years of experience as a Program Manager or equivalent classification in a Head Start/State Preschool program and possess a Master's degree in Early Childhood Education/Child Development or Public Administration.

Selection Process

Application Procedure: Indicate your interest in this excellent career opportunity by applying online: www.sbcounty.gov/jobs . Be sure to clearly describe, in the work experience section of the application, your experience in meeting and exceeding the desired qualifications as stated above.

To ensure timely and successful submission of your online application, please allow ample time to complete and submit your application by the filing deadline at 5:00 p.m. on Friday, May 8, 2026. Applicants will be automatically logged-out if they have not submitted the application and all required materials prior to the posted deadline. Once your application has been successfully submitted, you will receive an onscreen confirmation and an email. We recommend that you save and/or print these for your records. Please note, if you do not receive an onscreen confirmation and an email acknowledging our receipt of your application we have not received your application.

Selection Process:

There will be a competitive evaluation of qualifications based on a review of the Application and Supplemental Questionnaire. It is to your advantage to be explicit in your responses on the Application and Supplemental Questionnaire.

To ensure timely and successful submission of your online application, please allow ample time to complete and submit your application before the posted filing deadline. Applicants will be automatically logged-out if they have not submitted the application and all required materials prior to the posted deadline. Once your application has been successfully submitted you will receive an onscreen confirmation and an email. We recommend that you save and/or print these for your records. Please note, if you do not receive an onscreen confirmation and an email acknowledging our receipt of your application we have not received your application.

If you require technical assistance, please click HERE to review the Government Jobs online application guide , or contact their Toll-Free Applicant Support line at (855) 524-5627. Please note that Human Resources is not responsible for any issues or delays caused by the internet connection, computer, or browser used to submit the application.

EEO/ADA: San Bernardino County is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) compliant employer, committed to providing equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants.

ADA Accommodation: If you have a disability and require accommodations in the testing process, submit the Special Testing Accommodations Request Form within one week of a recruitment filing deadline.

Veterans’ Preference: Eligible veterans and their spouses or widows/widowers who are not current County employees may receive additional Veterans' Preference points. For details and instructions on how to request these points, please refer to the Veterans' Preference Policy .

For more important details, review the Applicant Information and County Employment Process guide .

Exempt Unit-Group C

San Bernardino County offers a range of benefit programs for employees and their eligible dependents. These include health, dental, vision, and life insurance, as well as a variety of other voluntary benefits. Programs and benefit amounts vary and are based on bargaining unit, family size, hire date, plan selection, and number of hours worked.

Please review the appropriate Summary of Benefits * for more information

Refer to the appropriate MOU, contact the County’s Employee Benefits and Services Division at (909) 387-5787 or visit the Employee Benefits website for more detailed information.

*Retirement benefits subject to change.

Closing Date/Time: 5/8/2026 5:00 PM Pacific

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