SHASTA COUNTY

invites applications for the position of

COUNTY EXECUTIVE OFFICER

SALARY: $207,396.00 - $264,708.00 Annually

CLOSING DATE: November 22, 2019 5:00 p.m. Pacific Time

The Shasta County, CA Board of Supervisors is seeking a County Executive Officer (CEO) who will pro-actively and energetically serve as a leader in carrying out Board policies, and who will be creative in bringing forth options to solve problems. The Board desires a CEO who will motivate department heads and staff to work together cooperatively and reach high levels of achievement, who will treat others with dignity and respect, and who will demonstrate impeccable integrity, honesty, and trustworthiness. The successful CEO will be able to serve as the Board’s agent in effectively dealing with community organizations, businesses, and other entities in support of collaborative enterprises or positions on issues endorsed by the Board.

The ideal candidate will bring a solid understanding of local government structure and technical strengths in the coordination of departmental functions. A Master’s degree in public administration or a related field is preferred. In addition, the ideal candidate will possess at least five years of progressively responsible County government experience or similar related experience as well as at least three years’ experience as a County executive manager or similar related experience involving budgetary analysis and control, financial and fiscal planning, personnel management, and organizational systems, procedures, and program analysis work. Current or prior County Executive Officers and Assistant County Executive Officers are strongly encouraged to apply.

The County of Shasta is a General Law County governed by a 5-member Board of Supervisors, that oversees 23 County departments. Shasta County employs approximately 2,100 full–time employees and the Fiscal Year 2019-20 County budget is approximately $500 million.

Located at the northern end of the Sacramento Valley, nestled between Mt. Shasta and Mt. Lassen, Shasta County covers over 3,800+ square miles of rivers, lakes, mountains, State Parks, and National Forests. Easily one of the most picturesque counties in all of California, Shasta County, population 180,000, has an economy based on agriculture, tourism, timber, medical services, and retail businesses.  Shasta County has a wealth of resources in a business-friendly atmosphere promoting thriving industries.

To view the full job announcement and apply online click on the following link:

Shasta County - County Executive Officer

Shasta County is an Equal Opportunity Employer