Chief Executive Officer

The incumbent earns an annual salary of $250,000, as outlined in an employment agreement that also includes a negotiated severance clause.

Description

Mendocino County is seeking a top-tier professional for the CEO position. Joining the County team means being part of a government that wants to reimagine fiscal stewardship—driving innovation in efficiency, leveraging partnerships and technology, and empowering staff to do their best work even in lean times. The Chief Executive Officer (CEO) is an at-will executive appointed by the Board of Supervisors and is responsible for the day-to-day administration of County affairs.

The CEO oversees county government operations and implements decisions made by the Board of Supervisors. The Executive Office oversees the preparation, adoption, and administration of the County’s budget and coordinates the activities of other county departments to ensure the effective accomplishment of the Board’s directions and policies. The CEO’s duties include the responsibility to appoint, transfer, discipline, suspend, or dismiss, as appropriate, any non-elected department head who is not required to be appointed by the Board of Supervisors, after meeting and conferring with the Board.

The salary for this position will depend on qualifications and career experience. Candidates should be aware that compensation will be further evaluated during the selection process. The incumbent earns an annual salary of $250,000, as outlined in an employment agreement that also includes a negotiated severance clause. The County of Mendocino also offers a comprehensive benefit package, including retirement benefits provided under the 1937 Act and enrollment in Social Security as well as participation in a 457 deferred compensation plan.

Interested candidates should apply by submitting a compelling cover letter, comprehensive resume, and notable accomplishments to  . Candidates are encouraged to submit early in the process, before Monday, April 6, 2026. Confidential inquiries are welcome and should be directed to Ms. Heather Renschler, Project Director, Ralph Andersen & Associates, at . Alternatively, to schedule an introductory discussion, send an email to  .

While a Master’s degree is desirable, a Bachelor’s degree in business administration or a closely related field is required. Candidates must have five (5) years of progressively responsible senior management experience in an administrative capacity of similar size and complexity.