Deputy Executive Officer Opportunity

Contra Costa County Local Agency Formation Commission (CC LAFCO) · Martinez

Salary: Commensurate with experience.

Closes: 2026-12-25T00:00:00.000Z

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Please wait. Expand Show Other Jobs Job Saved Save Job DEPUTY EXECUTIVE OFFICER OPPORTUNITY Contra Costa County Local Agency Formation Commission (CC LAFCO) Details Posted: 25-Sep-26 Location: Martinez, California Salary Details: Salary Range Monthly: $13,946 - $16,955 Annually: $167,352 - $203,460 Required Education: 4 Year Degree Type: Full Time Level: Experienced Categories: Other DEPUTY EXECUTIVE OFFICER OPPORTUNITY CONTRA COSTA LOCAL AGENCY FORMATION COMMISSION (LAFCO) Salary Range Monthly: $13,946 - $16,955 Annually: $167,352 - $203,460 Position Definition Under general direction of the Contra Costa LAFCO Executive Officer, performs complex professional, technical, and administrative work to assist in administering, supervising, and managing the day-to-day operations, programs, and statutory responsibilities of CC LAFCO. This single-position, management-level assistant executive classification is designated as an "at-will" role. The incumbent acts in place of the Executive Officer in their absence, relieves them of complex administrative duties, and oversees staff, budgets, and state-mandated programs. Distinguishing Characteristics The Deputy Executive Officer operates with a high degree of independence, initiative, and discretion within established guidelines. The position requires specialized, advanced knowledge in urban and regional planning, land development, budget administration, public infrastructure planning, and environmental regulations. It differs from the Executive Officer role, which retains overall policy and operational responsibility for the CC LAFCO program under Commission direction. Core Responsibilities & Typical Tasks - Executive Support & Administration • Act for the Executive Officer during absences, serving as a primary agency spokesperson, when necessary. • Assist the Executive Officer in implementing Commission directives, policies, procedures, and developing, tracking, and managing the annual work program. • Coordinate, prepare, and monitor the annual CC LAFCO budget; authorize transfers, expenditures, and purchases. • Manage day-to-day office operations, procedures, fee schedules, surveys, and updates to policy/procedure manuals. • Maintain, revise, and work with policy and procedures committee on interpreting agency policies, procedures, and official mapping data, when necessary. Boundary, Service Analysis & Project Management • Manage application processing for jurisdictional boundary updates and changes of organization. • Oversees coordination with consultants regarding Municipal Service Reviews (MSR) and Spheres of Influence (SOI) for all county cities and special districts • Monitor and evaluate local agencies, their service capabilities, and proposals for changes of organization or jurisdictional boundaries, when necessary. • Review and analyze proposals filed with CC LAFCO, conduct field investigations, make recommendations, and assist with or directly prepare and present written or oral staff reports. • Conduct complex, controversial, and politically sensitive research projects involving inter-jurisdictional or inter-agency coordination, when necessary. • Manage contracts and third-party consultants hired for specialized regional studies. Environmental Compliance, when appropriate. • Oversees coordination with consultants ensuring strict compliance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and review proposals for adequacy of environmental review documents, when necessary. • Conduct initial studies and prepare Negative Declarations, Mitigated Negative Declarations, or other environmental documents where CC LAFCO is the Lead Agency, when necessary. • Review and prepare comments on initial studies, negative declarations, and Environmental Impact Reports (EIRs) prepared by other jurisdictions. Public Relations, Outreach & Legislative Monitoring • Act as primary liaison between the Commission, the public, and outside government agencies or organizations, when necessary. • Manage public participation and outreach processes relating to pending CC LAFCO proposals, studies, policies, and procedures, when necessary. • May need to make oral presentations and explain complex government regulations, land-use policies and procedures to the Commission, city councils, community groups, and consultants. • Track, interpret, and advise management on new or proposed state and local legislation affecting CC LAFCO operations; confer with legal counsel to ensure compliance. • Participate in CC LAFCO related organizations and professional associations; represent the agency on various committees. Employment Standards & Recruiting Guidelines - Education & Experience: Option A: Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in Public Administration, City/Regional Planning, Business Administration, Economics, Political Science, or a closely related field AND four (4) years of progressively responsible professional experience performing public sector planning, policy analysis, or program management within a LAFCO, city, county, or public agency setting; or, Option B (Substitution): A Master’s degree in Public Administration or City/Regional Planning may substitute for up to two (2) years of the required experience. A Master’s degree in Business Administration or another closely related field may substitute for one (1) year of the required experience. Knowledge Requirements - Understand the following: • Statutory Regulations: The Cortese-Knox-Hertzberg Local Government Reorganization Act of 2000, related California Government Codes, and statutory purposes, practices, policies, and boundary procedures of LAFCO. • Environmental Protection: California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) regulations, guidelines, application procedures, and state/local environmental protection laws. • Public Administration & Finance: Understand and employ the principles and practices of public administration, local government finance, public infrastructure planning, tax laws, budget preparation, control, and effective supervision and training. • Local Government Structures: Federal, State, and local laws and regulations relating to the organizational structures, functions, financing, and service capabilities of cities and special districts. • Research & Analysis: Advanced research methods, statistical analysis, project management techniques, and communication techniques required for gathering, evaluating, and informing. • Technology & Tools: Map reading and computer applications utilized in local government planning, including Geographic Information Systems (GIS) software. Required Abilities • Analytical Thinking: Reason logically and creatively to resolve highly complex, controversial, or specialized problems; define problem areas, develop alternative solutions, project consequences of proposed actions, and implement recommendations. • Communication: Communicate clearly and write/present concise, logical oral and written staff reports to commissions, public boards, and outside groups. • Relationship Building: Gain and maintain the confidence and cooperation of elected officials, agency staff, stakeholders, and the public, especially in sensitive relationships. • Legal & Technical Application: Understand, interpret, map, and apply highly technical federal, state, and local laws, regulations, policies, and procedures; be comfortable or familiar with the technology and tools. Desirable Work Style & Personal Traits • Integrity: Possesses a high degree of integrity and commitment to strict ethical, professional, and quality public service standards. • Collaborative Approach: Facilitative rather than confrontational in nature; works productively and supportively with peers, supervisors, and teams to solve difficult organizational issues. • Communication Skills: An active listener with strong interpersonal skills, who demonstrates an energetic work style and approaches challenges with knowledge, confidence and poise. • Adaptability: Objective, open-minded, accountable, and comfortable working in a complex political environment and interacting with individuals of diverse backgrounds. • Professionalism: Always maintains a professional appearance and positive demeanor. Other Requirements  Pre-Employment: Offers are contingent upon successful completion of a criminal background investigation involving fingerprinting.  Status: This class is designated At-Will and serves at the pleasure of the CC LAFCO Commission. Please email letter of interest, resume, and writing sample to: LouAnn.Texeira@lafco.cccounty.us Thank you for your interest Create a Job Match for Similar Jobs About Contra Costa County Local Agency Formation Commission (CC LAFCO) In 1963, the California Legislature responded to the urban boundary wars, and the problem of public finance and service they created, by enacting the Local Agency Formation Commissions (LAFCOs). This law established a commission in each county responsible for overseeing most forms of local government boundary change, including incorporation, annexations, and special district formations. In the interest of more orderly development, LAFCOs were to act as judges of boundary disputes among governments and communities. Since 1963, numerous changes have been made to the law, culminating in the current Cortese-Knox-Hertzberg Act of 2000, operative January 1, 2001. While their responsibilities have expanded over the years, LAFCOs generally have the following makeup*: Two City Members (selected by the cities in that county) Two County Members (selected by the Board of Supervisors) Two Special District Members (elected by independent special districts in that county) One Public Member (selected by the other six LAFCO Commissioners) Alternate members—one in each category—are also appointed and vote whenever a regular member is absent or disqualified from participating. All member...s serve four-year terms. For a listing of current Contra Costa LAFCO Commissioners please go to the Commissioners and Staff page at http://contracostalafco.org/about-us/commissioners-and-staff/. Regular meetings are at 1:30 PM, generally on the second Wednesday of each month, in the Board of Supervisors Chambers in Martinez. The public can attend meetings and give testimony. Show more Show less Connections working at Contra Costa County Local Agency Formation Commission (CC LAFCO) https://careers.csda.net/jobs/22609635/deputy-executive-officer-opportunity Loading. Please wait.
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Posted: 25-Sep-26

Location: Martinez, California

Salary Details: Salary Range Monthly: $13,946 - $16,955 Annually: $167,352 - $203,460

Required Education: 4 Year Degree

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DEPUTY EXECUTIVE OFFICER OPPORTUNITY
CONTRA COSTA LOCAL AGENCY FORMATION COMMISSION (LAFCO)
Salary Range
Monthly: $13,946 - $16,955
Annually: $167,352 - $203,460

Position Definition
Under general direction of the Contra Costa LAFCO Executive Officer, performs complex professional, technical, and administrative work to assist in administering, supervising, and managing the day-to-day operations, programs, and statutory responsibilities of CC LAFCO. This single-position, management-level assistant executive classification is designated as an "at-will" role. The incumbent acts in place of the Executive Officer in their absence, relieves them of complex administrative duties, and oversees staff, budgets, and state-mandated programs.

Distinguishing Characteristics
The Deputy Executive Officer operates with a high degree of independence, initiative, and discretion within established guidelines. The position requires specialized, advanced knowledge in urban and regional planning, land development, budget administration, public infrastructure planning, and environmental regulations. It differs from the Executive Officer role, which retains overall policy and operational responsibility for the CC LAFCO program under Commission direction.

Core Responsibilities & Typical Tasks - Executive Support & Administration
• Act for the Executive Officer during absences, serving as a primary agency spokesperson, when necessary.

• Assist the Executive Officer in implementing Commission directives, policies, procedures, and developing, tracking, and managing the annual work program.

• Coordinate, prepare, and monitor the annual CC LAFCO budget; authorize transfers, expenditures, and purchases.

• Manage day-to-day office operations, procedures, fee schedules, surveys, and updates to policy/procedure manuals.

• Maintain, revise, and work with policy and procedures committee on interpreting agency policies, procedures, and official mapping data, when necessary.

Boundary, Service Analysis & Project Management
• Manage application processing for jurisdictional boundary updates and changes of organization.

• Oversees coordination with consultants regarding Municipal Service Reviews (MSR) and Spheres of Influence (SOI) for all county cities and special districts

• Monitor and evaluate local agencies, their service capabilities, and proposals for changes of organization or jurisdictional boundaries, when necessary.

• Review and analyze proposals filed with CC LAFCO, conduct field investigations, make recommendations, and assist with or directly prepare and present written or oral staff reports.

• Conduct complex, controversial, and politically sensitive research projects involving inter-jurisdictional or inter-agency coordination, when necessary.

• Manage contracts and third-party consultants hired for specialized regional studies.
Environmental Compliance, when appropriate.

• Oversees coordination with consultants ensuring strict compliance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and review proposals for adequacy of environmental review documents, when necessary.

• Conduct initial studies and prepare Negative Declarations, Mitigated Negative Declarations, or other environmental documents where CC LAFCO is the Lead Agency, when necessary.

• Review and prepare comments on initial studies, negative declarations, and Environmental Impact Reports (EIRs) prepared by other jurisdictions.

Public Relations, Outreach & Legislative Monitoring
• Act as primary liaison between the Commission, the public, and outside government agencies or organizations, when necessary.

• Manage public participation and outreach processes relating to pending CC LAFCO proposals, studies, policies, and procedures, when necessary.

• May need to make oral presentations and explain complex government regulations, land-use policies and procedures to the Commission, city councils, community groups, and consultants.

• Track, interpret, and advise management on new or proposed state and local legislation affecting CC LAFCO operations; confer with legal counsel to ensure compliance.

• Participate in CC LAFCO related organizations and professional associations; represent the agency on various committees.

Employment Standards & Recruiting Guidelines - Education & Experience:

Option A: Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in Public Administration, City/Regional Planning, Business Administration, Economics, Political Science, or a closely related field AND four (4) years of progressively responsible professional experience performing public sector planning, policy analysis, or program management within a LAFCO, city, county, or public agency setting; or,

Option B (Substitution): A Master’s degree in Public Administration or City/Regional Planning may substitute for up to two (2) years of the required experience. A Master’s degree in Business Administration or another closely related field may substitute for one (1) year of the required experience.

Knowledge Requirements - Understand the following:
• Statutory Regulations: The Cortese-Knox-Hertzberg Local Government Reorganization Act of 2000, related California Government Codes, and statutory purposes, practices, policies, and boundary procedures of LAFCO.

• Environmental Protection: California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) regulations, guidelines, application procedures, and state/local environmental protection laws.

• Public Administration & Finance: Understand and employ the principles and practices of public administration, local government finance, public infrastructure planning, tax laws, budget preparation, control, and effective supervision and training.

• Local Government Structures: Federal, State, and local laws and regulations relating to the organizational structures, functions, financing, and service capabilities of cities and special districts.

• Research & Analysis: Advanced research methods, statistical analysis, project management techniques, and communication techniques required for gathering, evaluating, and informing.

• Technology & Tools: Map reading and computer applications utilized in local government planning, including Geographic Information Systems (GIS) software.

Required Abilities
• Analytical Thinking: Reason logically and creatively to resolve highly complex, controversial, or specialized problems; define problem areas, develop alternative solutions, project consequences of proposed actions, and implement recommendations.

• Communication: Communicate clearly and write/present concise, logical oral and written staff reports to commissions, public boards, and outside groups.

• Relationship Building: Gain and maintain the confidence and cooperation of elected officials, agency staff, stakeholders, and the public, especially in sensitive relationships.

• Legal & Technical Application: Understand, interpret, map, and apply highly technical federal, state, and local laws, regulations, policies, and procedures; be comfortable or familiar with the technology and tools.

Desirable Work Style & Personal Traits
• Integrity: Possesses a high degree of integrity and commitment to strict ethical, professional, and quality public service standards.

• Collaborative Approach: Facilitative rather than confrontational in nature; works productively and supportively with peers, supervisors, and teams to solve difficult organizational issues.

• Communication Skills: An active listener with strong interpersonal skills, who demonstrates an energetic work style and approaches challenges with knowledge, confidence and poise.

• Adaptability: Objective, open-minded, accountable, and comfortable working in a complex political environment and interacting with individuals of diverse backgrounds.

• Professionalism: Always maintains a professional appearance and positive demeanor.


Other Requirements
 Pre-Employment: Offers are contingent upon successful completion of a criminal background investigation involving fingerprinting.

 Status: This class is designated At-Will and serves at the pleasure of the CC LAFCO Commission.

Please email letter of interest, resume, and writing sample to: LouAnn.Texeira@lafco.cccounty.us

Thank you for your interest

Create a Job Match for Similar Jobs About Contra Costa County Local Agency Formation Commission (CC LAFCO) In 1963, the California Legislature responded to the urban boundary wars, and the problem of public finance and service they created, by enacting the Local Agency Formation Commissions (LAFCOs). This law established a commission in each county responsible for overseeing most forms of local government boundary change, including incorporation, annexations, and special district formations. In the interest of more orderly development, LAFCOs were to act as judges of boundary disputes among governments and communities. Since 1963, numerous changes have been made to the law, culminating in the current Cortese-Knox-Hertzberg Act of 2000, operative January 1, 2001. While their responsibilities have expanded over the years, LAFCOs generally have the following makeup*: Two City Members (selected by the cities in that county) Two County Members (selected by the Board of Supervisors) Two Special District Members (elected by independent special districts in that county) One Public Member (selected by the other six LAFCO Commissioners) Alternate members—one in each category—are also appointed and vote whenever a regular member is absent or disqualified from participating. All member...s serve four-year terms. For a listing of current Contra Costa LAFCO Commissioners please go to the Commissioners and Staff page at http://contracostalafco.org/about-us/commissioners-and-staff/. Regular meetings are at 1:30 PM, generally on the second Wednesday of each month, in the Board of Supervisors Chambers in Martinez. The public can attend meetings and give testimony. Show more Show less Connections working at Contra Costa County Local Agency Formation Commission (CC LAFCO) https://careers.csda.net/jobs/22609635/deputy-executive-officer-opportunity

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