CHIEF DEPUTY, MILITARY & VETERANS AFFAIRS (UC)

The County of Los Angeles is excited to announce our search for the next Chief Deputy of the Department of Military and Veterans Affairs! This important executive role will direct and oversee all operations in the Department, which includes ensuring adequate staff levels necessary to provide assistance to Los Angeles County veterans and their dependents in obtaining benefits and entitlements, create new trade-related/civilian career-oriented assistance programs for military-transitioning veterans, as well as the management, operation, and oversight of Bob Hope Patriotic Hall. In addition to providing executive direction and oversight in all planning and execution of the organization’s mission and goals, the Chief Deputy will oversee 70 personnel and an operating budget of $23 million. This role will be expected to thoroughly interact with the various local, State, and federal level veteran-oriented organizations, establish relationships and exercise rapport with elected officials and other important stakeholders, interact with State legislators and help influence the creation of positive legislation for veterans and their families, as well as serve as the Board’s key advisor in all