Deputy Chief Operating Officer

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. 

Shape the Future of a Thriving Community - Join DeKalb County as Deputy Chief Operating Officer (DCOO)

Are you an innovative, strategic leader with a passion for public service and a commitment to excellence!

DeKalb County is seeing a Deputy Chief Operating Officer (DCOO) with the vision and drive to shape the future of a thriving diverse community.

Reporting directly to the Chief Operating Officer (COO), the DCOO plays a vital leadership role in advancing the CEO's strategic priorities, enhancing operational effectiveness, and fostering collaboration across departments to deliver high-quality services to the community.

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 re...