Deputy Chief Operating Officer

Deputy Chief Operating Officer Brochure

Salary Range: $220,000+ depending on education and experience

This position is non-merit and serves at the pleasure of the appointing authority.

DeKalb County, Georgia – 764,382 residents calling it home

DeKalb County operates under a robust government structure led by a Chief Executive Officer (CEO), who serves as the top elected official overseeing the executive branch, and a seven (7) member Board of Commissioners (BOC) that comprises the legislative branch, a court system that is the judicial branch, and other elected officials and constitutional officers. The County’s 2025 operating budget is approximately $1.92 billion.

The County employs a diverse workforce of approximately 6,500 full and part-time employees, 70 percent of whom are merit and 30 percent at-will. The merit positions are allocated to departments under the purview of the CEO which include police, fire rescue, animal control services, medical examiner, water supply and distribution, sewage collection and treatment, parks, and recreational facilities, refuse collection and disposal, library services, registrar and elections, airport, road construction and maintenance, planning, land use, development, building inspection services, and administrative services. The at-will (non-merit) positions are allocated to departments headed by other elected/appointed officials.

Experienced and Professional Servant Leader

DeKalb County is seeking an innovative Deputy Chief Operating Officer (DCOO) to assist the Chief Operating Officer (COO) in managing the operations of county departments and executing the strategic priorities established by the CEO.

This key role performs the following responsibilities:

• Collaborates closely with the COO to implement the county-wide strategic plan while tracking organizational performance expectations and goals.
• Implements priorities and policies developed by executive leadership working with department leaders to align resources, monitor initiatives, and achieve desired outcomes.
• Provides leadership and direction to departments as directed by the COO, ensuring efficient service delivery and coordination among different departments to align common goals.
• Assists in budget planning for county operations and identifies opportunities for cost-savings and operational efficiencies.
• Manages special projects, researches new policies, proposes legislation, and evaluates its impact on County services.
• Prepares reports on department activities, monitors compliance with service agreements, and ensures adherence to laws and regulations.
• Builds and maintains relationships with County staff, officials, and the public; communicates with citizens and groups to address inquiries and gather support for County programs.

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in Public Administration, Business Administration, or related field required (Master’s degree preferred); fifteen years of progressively responsible experience in public or business administration, with a minimum of five years of experience at the department head level in a large metropolitan government or comparable corporate environment; or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience which provides the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities for this job. Specific License or Certification Required: None.

Total rewards highlights…

• Hybrid defined benefit/defined contribution pension plan
• Health care insurance plan options including a traditional HMO, POS & HAS
• Dental and vision insurance options
• Basic Life Insurance benefit of 2.25 times an employee’s annual salary
• Flexible Spending Account Plan
• Employee Assistance Program
• Deferred Compensation
• 15 days annual leave/13 days sick leave
• 11 paid holidays

Take the best next step – APPLY NOW! Submit your resume to: Herica Stultz, HR Generalist, Senior: hsstultz@dekalbcountyga.gov

Dekalb County is an equal opportunity employer