LAFCO Executive Officer: Strategic Planning Leader

County of Napa; Napa (CA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Napa County is seeking a strategic LAFCO Executive Officer to guide regional land use planning, administrative leadership, and intergovernmental coordination. The role requires a strong service mindset and the ability to engage diverse partners across cities, counties, and special districts.

The ideal candidate will have significant public agency experience, knowledge of CEQA and Government Code 56000 et seq., and the capacity to lead with integrity and collaboration.

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.
• 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.
• An advanced degree is desirable.
• Possession of a valid California driver’s license and ongoing license maintenance is required.

Responsibilities

• Lead with energy, professionalism, and integrity in a regional governance role.
• Build relationships across jurisdictional partners and prioritize community engagement.

Skills

Public administration

Financial analysis

Planning

Public service mindset

Education

Bachelor's degree in Public Administration

Advanced degree desirable

Job description

Napa County is seeking a strategic LAFCO Executive Officer to guide regional land use planning, administrative leadership, and intergovernmental coordination. The role requires a strong service mindset and the ability to engage diverse partners across cities, counties, and special districts.

The ideal candidate will have significant public agency experience, knowledge of CEQA and Government Code 56000 et seq., and the capacity to lead with integrity and collaboration.