Executive Director

The Yolo Habitat Conservancy Executive Director serves as the administrator of the Yolo Habitat Conservancy, a joint powers agency responsible for implementing the Yolo Habitat Conservation Plan/Natural Community Conservation Plan (Yolo HCP/NCCP). The Yolo HCP/NCCP is a countywide conservation plan that provides Endangered Species Act permits and associated mitigation for infrastructure and development activities within the region and is responsible for regional-scale conservation, restoration, and habitat enhancement activities that include the permanent conservation of over 30,000 acres of habitat primarily through the establishment of habitat conservation easements.

This position is responsible for overseeing the implementation of Yolo Habitat Conservancy Board (Board) plans, policies, procedures and other Board decisions consistent with California and federal laws and regulations, developing the organizational budget and ensuring that all activities comply with funding source requirements and Yolo Habitat Conservancy Board approved principles and strategies. The Executive Director is the Board’s agent in ensuring efficient and effective organizational operations and administration. The incumbent will be responsible for supervising staff and consultants, performing technical, professional planning, program management, land acquisition, and project implementation work with a substantial degree of independence and judgment. This is a highly visible position that requires the incumbent to provide leadership, demonstrate political sensitivity, and develop and maintain positive working relationships with all those contacted during the course and scope of employment.

The ideal candidate will have previous experience conducting land acquisitions for conservation purposes, landscape-scale land conservation, habitat management and restoration, and a familiarity with regulatory permitting. Strong analytical, communication, customer service, and organizational skills, as well as the ability to thrive in a high-paced team environment are imperative for success in this position.

Please see the Yolo Habitat Conservancy website for additional information about the organization: https://www.yolohabitatconservancy.org/

Please see the job posting for additional details and how to apply for the position: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/yolococa/jobs/5179917/executive-director-of-yolo-habitat-conservancy?keywords=Executive%20Director&pagetype=jobOpportunitiesJobs

BENEFITS

The County of Yolo offers a generous benefits package including:

• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• CalPERS Retirement
• Deferred Compensation Plans
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Employee Assistance Program
• Vacation, Sick, and Administrative Leave
• Holidays & Floating Holidays
• Disability Plans
• Social Security & Medicare

Fluency in English. Proficiency in Spanish desired but not required.