Date Posted:

December 3, 2014

Salary: 

Not Listed

Description:

The Cooperative Agricultural Support Services Authority (“CASS” or “Authority”) is a local public agency that partners with State and county agencies and the agricultural industry to protect California’s supply of food and fiber; protect the environment and natural resources; and maintain the economic vitality of the state’s agricultural industry. CASS is seeking a hands-on, fiscally minded, self-motivated, and entrepreneurial Executive Officer with strong analytical skills, a thorough understanding of human resources management, and a customer-service orientation. An individual who can work independently and provide strong leadership in a professional, collegial environment is sought, as is someone who will apply insight and sound judgment in the exercise of the Executive Officer’s duties. The ideal candidate will also demonstrate understanding of the enterprise nature of CASS’s organization and the ability to manage this aspect of the Authority. Strong candidates will possess excellent communications and interpersonal skills, an accessible and responsive nature, and a desire to build and maintain strong working relationships with CASS’s staff and Board, as well as with CASS’s public agency partners and other external stakeholders.

Qualifications:

A typical candidate for this position will possess a Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration, Biology, Agricultural Science, or a related field. Candidates with five or more years of mid-level and/or senior-level management experience are strongly encouraged to apply. The salary for the Executive Officer is competitive and open, depending upon qualifications. 

How to Apply:

If you are interested in this outstanding opportunity, please apply online at www.bobmurrayassoc.com. Please contact Regan Williams at (916) 784-9080 should you have any questions. Brochure available. 

Filing Deadline:

January 23, 2015