Career Opportunities

Deputy Executive Director

PERMA is a Joint Powers Authority (JPA) made up of 32 public entities including cities, transit districts, and special districts. The PERMA Board of Directors approved a new position, Deputy Executive Director, to be included in the 2024-25 budget. The Deputy Executive Director will act as second-in-command for PERMA and assist the Executive Director in representing PERMA in sensitive and confidential interactions with the Board, Executive Committee, member agencies, and other entities. This at-will, full-time, position is responsible for planning, managing, and directing many of the operations associated with insurance programs and risk management services and serves as the primary member contact.

Salary Range: $167,899 to $225,000 annually

Retirement: CalPERS Classic 2.7% @ 55, PEPRA 2% @ 62

Health: CalPERS medical, dental, vision, disability

Application Deadline:  September 3, 2024, 5 pm

Position Location:  PERMA staff works remotely

Interested candidates must return the following:

  1. Letter of interest
  2. PERMA Application for Employment
    • Resumes may be included, however, applications must still be completed
  3. Responses to Supplemental Questions

Materials must be returned in this format:

  • Combine response materials (letter of interest, application, question responses) into a single .pdf document
    • Name the .pdf document as follows: LastName_FirstName_DED_YYYYMMDD
  • Email Subject line: DED Application Materials (FirstName LastName)
  • Email to blyons@permarisk.gov

Key dates:

  • September 3, 5 pm:  Application deadline
  • September 11: Candidates selected for interview
  • September 16, 8 – 5 pm: Initial Interviews (remote)
  • September 24, 8 – 12:30 pm: Finalist Interviews (remote)