Date Posted:

October 20, 2016

Salary:

$106,676 – $136,890

Description:

Humboldt County is located in the heart of northern California’s majestic coastal redwood region. Eureka, the County seat, is located 275 miles north of San Francisco, overlooking historic Humboldt Bay. Humboldt County is an ideal area for individuals and families who seek a relaxed pace of life. With moderately priced housing, temperate weather all year round and a lively local arts scene, Humboldt County offers the best of community living without the stress and burdens of the more urbanized areas of California. The County’s FY 2016-17 budget totals $353 million with 2,196 allocated positions.

Humboldt County is seeking an individual with strong communication and analytical skills, and experience in budget, administration and program development in a public agency. Under general supervision of the County Administrative Officer (CAO), the Assistant CAO participates in the planning, organizing, coordinating and administration of County functions and activities. The Assistant CAO helps coordinate and support the activities of department heads. The Assistant CAO provides lead direction for the County Administrative Office and assists in the management of the Communications , Information Technology , and Economic Development functions.

Qualifications:

Preferred background and credentials are an advanced degree in public administration or related field. Substantial and progressively responsible management and administrative experience in a large governmental or similar public agency, preferably in California.

Knowledge of:
•Administrative principles and methods, including goal setting, program development and implementation and employee supervision.
•Principles, practices and program areas related to county activities and functions.
•Applicable legal guidelines and standards affecting the administration and operation of county government.
•Principles and practices of budget development and administration.
•Funding sources impacting program and service development.
•Social, political and environmental issues influencing program administration.
•Principles and practices of contract administration and evaluation.

How to Apply:

To download the recruitment brochure which includes comprehensive application instructions, please go to: http://humboldtgov.org/DocumentCenter/View/56525

Required applications may be completed online at www.humboldtgov.org/hr

Humboldt County is an equal opportunity employer.

Filing Deadline:

November 10, 2016