Deputy Executive Officer

“Love the California Coast, the environment, supervising people, and public agency management? This might be the job for you!”

The State Coastal Conservancy is seeking an experienced leader to join our Executive Management team as the Deputy Executive Officer, CEA, range A.

Reporting to and assisting the Executive Officer, the Deputy Executive Officer develops and implements Conservancy grant programs, including the Climate Ready and Wildfire Resilience Programs; develops and tracks the Conservancy’s Strategic Plan; provides management support to large, complex projects; represents the Conservancy to governing boards, control and oversight agencies, elected officials, public agencies, tribes, community groups, and key stakeholders; supervises several staff and provides mentorship to other managers and staff; directs and oversees matters regarding the Conservancy’s budget, funding, incoming grants and other fund sources; develops and implements agency policies; and organizes the executive team and management team of the Conservancy. 

The selected candidate is required to have broad knowledge of various laws, rules, policies, and procedures in management of state agencies; work cooperatively with others; respond to emergency demands on short notice; exercise a high degree of initiative, independence of action and originality; demonstrate tact and a high degree of good independent judgment; communicate effectively; easily adapt to changing priorities; supervise a team of direct reports and indirect staff; be dependable; and have excellent time management skills.

Please review the formal job posting and apply on the CalCareers website.