LAFCO Executive Officer

Calafco; California; On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Calafco in California seeks an Executive Officer to lead and coordinate regional local government matters, balancing diverse interests and engaging with multiple jurisdictional partners.

The ideal candidate is a strategic, service‑minded professional with knowledge of how cities, counties, and special districts operate, and with familiarity with CEQA and land use planning.

Qualifications

• Five years of progressively responsible experience in a public agency performing administrative, organizational, or financial analysis.
• One year of experience working directly with a Local Agency Formation Commission is required.
• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in public administration, business, economics, urban or regional planning, or related field. A CEQA/land use planning background is desirable. An advanced degree is desirable.
• Possession of a valid California driver’s license is required.

Skills

Public administration

Local government experience

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Public Administration / related field

Job description

The list established by this recruitment may be used to fill future full-time, part-time, limited term, and extra help vacancies for up to one year. There is currently one (1) regular full-time vacancy.

The Ideal Candidate will be a strategic thought partner who is service-oriented and self-motivated. A strong sense of public service, a keen understanding of local issues, and the ability to make balanced decisions are key competencies for this position, as is a strong understanding of how cities, counties, and special districts operate. Knowledge of the Cortese-Knox-Hetzberg Local Government Reorganization Act of 2000 (Government Code 56000, et seq.) is required, California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), and California land use planning laws are highly desirable. The next LAFCO Executive Officer will lead with energy, professionalism, and integrity. Has the desire and capacity to build relationships across all jurisdictional partners, and prioritizes community engagement.

• Experience and Education: Any combination of education and experience that would likely provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge, skills, and abilities would be:
• Experience: Five years of progressively responsible experience in a public agency performing administrative, organizational, or financial analysis, and/ or professional planning. One year of experience working directly with a Local Agency Formation Commission is required.
• Education: A bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university is required with major course work in public administration, business administration, economics, urban and/or regional planning, or a related field. Course work related to land use planning, engineering, public policy, and/or environmental studies is desirable. An advanced degree is desirable.
• License or Certificate*: Possession of a valid California driver’s license.

*Any license, certification, or registration required for this position shall be maintained (i.e. active and in good standing) at all times during employment with Napa County. For continued employment with Napa County, you must maintain such license, certification, or registration to meet the minimum qualifications of this position.