THE OPPORTUNITY 

The Cosumnes Community Services District offers an exciting opportunity for a human resources leader to serve as its next Director of Human Resources. As the District grows to serve rapidly evolving, diverse communities, the next Director of Human Resources will enjoy a leading role while working collaboratively with a dedicated team. The next Director will assist in elevating the internal service delivery as the District desires to be a stellar employer and service provider. 

COSUMNES COMMUNITY SERVICES DISTRICT 

Cosumnes CSD is a prominent regional agency dedicated to providing superior service to approximately 215,000 residents across a 157-square-mile area in south Sacramento County. Established in 1985, the District is located just 4 miles south of the City of Sacramento and 92 miles east of San Francisco, with its administrative offices situated in the City of Elk Grove. 

As the largest community services district in California by service area, Cosumnes CSD plays a critical role in enhancing the quality of life for the diverse communities it serves. The District provides two essential service lines: Emergency Medical Services (EMS) and Fire Protection and Parks and Recreation. 

The Cosumnes CSD employs 390 full-time staff and up to 700 part-time and seasonal employees during the peak season. The three departments within the District are Administrative Services, Fire, and Parks and Recreation, as well as the Office of the General Manager. The District’s 24/25 fiscal year budget is $160 million. 

THE DIVISION   

The Human Resources Division is organizationally assigned to the Administrative Services Department. It is responsible for managing the recruitment needs of the District, maintaining personnel and salary records, coordinating training and development programs, coordinating occupational health and safety programs, creating, implementing, overseeing, and interpreting collective bargaining agreements, policies, procedures, and legal compliance with state and federal laws, benefit administration, and conducting employee appreciation and recognition programs. The Division has a total staff of seven full-time employees. 

THE POSITION 

With administrative direction from the Administrator of General Services, the Director of Human Resources administers, plans, develops, directs, and evaluates activities of the Human Resources Division. The Director provides oversight of all human resources-related activities and programs, including, but not limited to, employee benefit programs, talent management, classification and compensation, and employee and labor relations. The Director develops policy and programs, formulates operational objectives, and ensures compliance with local ordinances, state and federal legal requirements, policies, and procedural guidelines. This position serves as a member of the District Senior Leadership Team. 

The ideal candidate will be a transformational leader and change agent with a comprehensive understanding of public sector personnel management and organizational development; be team-focused, problem-solving, and collaborative; serve as an advisor and confidant to the General Manager, the Strategic Management Team, and Senior Leadership Team; and have a proven track record in negotiating labor agreements, especially within a unionized environment. 

QUALIFICATIONS 

Any equivalent combination of training and experience that provides the required skills, knowledge, and abilities may qualify at the District's sole discretion. The education or experience requirements may be modified or waived at the discretion of the General Manager. At least one of the education or experience requirements must be met; however, it is highly desirable that a candidate have a combination of both. 

Education: Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Public Administration, Business Administration, Public Policy, Organizational Development, or a closely related field. A Master’s degree is highly desirable. 

Experience: A minimum of seven years of highly responsible experience in public sector human resources with a minimum of at least five years in a management or supervisory capacity of one or more human resource functions. 

SALARY & BENEFITS 

The salary range for the Director of Human Resources is $139,356 to $196,080, with placement in the salary range dependent on qualifications. An excellent executive benefits package is provided including retirement through CalPERS. Classic CalPERS members are eligible for 2% @ 55 formula, while new or PEPRA members are at the 2% @ 62 formula. Voluntary participation in a deferred compensation plan is also available with matching funds from District. Employees do not contribute to Social Security. 

For additional benefit information, interested candidates are encouraged to review the detailed recruitment brochure at www.mosaicpublic.com/careers. 

APPLICATION & SELECTION PROCESS 

To be considered for this position, interested candidates must submit a cover letter and résumé online. Candidates are encouraged to apply immediately, as this recruitment will close once a sufficiently strong pool of stellar candidates has been established. Apply at: 

www.mosaicpublic.com/careers 

This recruitment will be handled with strict confidentiality. References will not be contacted until mutual interest has been established.  

Confidential inquiries are welcomed to: 

Bryan Noblett | bryan@mosaicpublic.com | (916) 550-4100 

Greg Nelson | greg@mosaicpublic.com | (916) 550-4100