Strategic LAFCO Executive: Growth & Partnerships

County of Napa; Napa (CA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

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Job summary

Napa County is seeking an Executive Officer for LAFCO to provide strategic leadership in public service, planning, and intergovernmental relations. The role requires a strong understanding of local government operations, CKH Act, CEQA, and land use planning regulations, with a focus on community engagement and collaborative decision-making.

The ideal candidate will have five years of progressively responsible public agency experience in administration, finance, or planning, plus a bachelor’s

Qualifications

• Five years of progressively responsible public agency experience in admin, organizational, or financial analysis.
• One year of experience working directly with a Local Agency Formation Commission.
• Bachelor’s degree in public administration, business administration, economics, urban and/or regional planning, or a related field.

Responsibilities

• Lead with energy, professionalism, and integrity while building relationships across jurisdictional partners and prioritizing community engagement.
• Oversee planning and environmental review activities under CKH Act and CEQA to support local government operations.

Education

Bachelor's degree in public administration, business administration, economics, urban and/or regional planning, or related field

Advanced degree desirable

Job description

Napa County is seeking an Executive Officer for LAFCO to provide strategic leadership in public service, planning, and intergovernmental relations. The role requires a strong understanding of local government operations, CKH Act, CEQA, and land use planning regulations, with a focus on community engagement and collaborative decision-making.

The ideal candidate will have five years of progressively responsible public agency experience in administration, finance, or planning, plus a bachelor’s