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Executive Officer - Delta Stewardship Council - Sacramento, CA

Delta Stewardship Council - Sacramento, CA

Executive Officer
Annual Salary: $130,000 DOQ
Plus a comprehensive benefit plan.
Application Deadline: Friday, July 27, 2012.

The Delta Stewardship Council is a small, independent state agency, created by the Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta Reform Act of 2009 and dedicated to the coequal goals of managing the state’s water resources and protecting its environmental resources. The Council is seeking a dynamic professional Executive Officer to provide vision and leadership to this evolving and forward-thinking agency.

The Executive Officer is appointed by the Council and exempt from state civil service. The Executive Officer is responsible for the planning, organizing, and administering functions of the organization, as directed by the Council. In addition to a full-time chair, the Council’s 50-member staff includes executives, planners, engineers, scientists, analysts, attorneys, and administrative and clerical support personnel, and multiple contractors. The Council has an overall budget of $21 million for 2012-13 FY. This vacancy is due to the retirement of the current Executive Officer.

The ideal candidate is attracted to, and skilled in resolving, complex and contentious policy and political battles. A broad knowledge of water policy is desirable, but not essential. The successful candidate will possess a track record of consistent results-oriented performance, mentorship, and superior relationship building. A minimum of 10 years relevant work experience in areas such as water policy, land use policy and permitting, environmental review requirements and/or other regulatory processes; at least four (4) years’ experience in a senior managerial role; experience working with local government or the state legislature and a Bachelor’s degree are expected. A Master’s degree is desired.

Candidates are encouraged to apply immediately by submitting a comprehensive resume - which includes dates of employment and size of staffs and budgets managed - compelling cover letter, current salary, and a minimum of six (6) work related references to:

Pam Derby
CPS HR CONSULTING

241 Lathrop Way
Sacramento, CA 95815

Ph: 916.263.1401
Fx: 916.561.7205
Email: resumes@cps.ca.gov


To view an online brochure for this position visit: www.cps.ca.gov/search
Delta Stewardship Council website: www.deltacouncil.ca.gov