LAFCO Executive Officer: Regional Planning & Policy

Calafco; Sonoma (CA); Hybride; USD 120 000 - 180 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Sonoma County LAFCO is seeking a collaborative, hands-on Executive Officer to lead the Commission, oversee administration, and guide strategic planning for local government boundaries and services.

The role requires strategic thinking, strong stakeholder diplomacy, and knowledge of local government processes, CEQA, and related planning laws. Eligibility and experience in public administration are essential for success.

Qualifications

• Three years of increasingly responsible experience in a professional-level position performing duties related to general administration, operations, or accounting/budgetary analysis including research, analysis, and preparation of written reports. Experience supervising staff is desirable.
• Significant college coursework in subjects such as public administration, public policy, economics, business management, finance/accounting, urban/regional planning, or a closely related area. A master’s degree is desirable.

Responsabilités

• Formulate policies, procedures, and operational objectives; develop, review, and implement the Commission’s annual work plan.
• Analyze information and prepare reports, recommendations, and agenda materials related to jurisdictional boundaries, contracts for staff services, sphere of influence amendments, and related matters.
• Provide fiscal services such as budget development, financial accounts, forecasting and monitoring revenues, cost control, and preparation of fiscal reports.
• Act as the Commission’s representative with public and private policy-making agencies and community groups; assist with contract staff services coordination.
• Serve as a primary liaison to cities, special districts, county departments, state agencies, and the public.
• Represent Sonoma County LAFCO at conferences and statewide forums; supervise staff and manage consultant relationships.
• Navigate initiatives such as potential fire district reorganizations, annexations, and district consolidation; advise on policy interpretation and guidance.

Formation

Master's degree desirable

Public administration coursework

Public policy coursework

Economics coursework

Urban/regional planning coursework

Description du poste

Sonoma County LAFCO is seeking a collaborative, hands-on Executive Officer to lead the Commission, oversee administration, and guide strategic planning for local government boundaries and services.

The role requires strategic thinking, strong stakeholder diplomacy, and knowledge of local government processes, CEQA, and related planning laws. Eligibility and experience in public administration are essential for success.