Strategic LAFCO Executive Officer

County of Napa, CA; Napa Abajo (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Napa County invites applications for an Executive Officer of the Local Agency Formation Commission. The successful candidate will provide strategic leadership, engage with diverse partners, and guide planning and administrative functions in alignment with county and state requirements.

Ideal candidates have 5 years in public service with LAFCO exposure, a bachelor’s degree in public administration or related fields, and a valid California driver’s license.

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.
• Bachelor’s degree in public administration, urban/regional planning, economics, or related field; an advanced degree is desirable.
• Valid California driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership as LAFCO Executive Officer.
• Engage with diverse jurisdictional partners and build relationships.
• Demonstrate public service mindset, energy, professionalism, and integrity.
• Apply knowledge of CEQA, Government Code 56000, et seq., and land use planning laws.

Skills

Public sector experience

Analytical thinking

Stakeholder relations

Education

Bachelor's degree in public administration

Urban/Regional planning

Environmental studies

Advanced degree desirable

Job description

Napa County invites applications for an Executive Officer of the Local Agency Formation Commission. The successful candidate will provide strategic leadership, engage with diverse partners, and guide planning and administrative functions in alignment with county and state requirements.

Ideal candidates have 5 years in public service with LAFCO exposure, a bachelor’s degree in public administration or related fields, and a valid California driver’s license.