The Lane Council of Governments is an independent, voluntary public agency that is established and supported by member agencies/organizations to coordinate and provide high quality public services within Lane County, Oregon. The Lane Council of Governments (LCOG) is a one of the oldest councils of governments in the nation, formed earlier as the Central Lane County Planning Commission in 1945.
While nationally, a single county council of governments is somewhat unusual, Lane County is a State designated administrative region. LCOG is presently comprised of twenty nine (29) member governments and agencies including Lane County; twelve cities (Coburg, Cottage Grove, Creswell, Dunes City, Eugene, Florence, Junction City, Lowell, Oakridge, Springfield, Veneta, and Westfir); Lane Community College, five School Districts (Springfield, Eugene, Bethel, McKenzie and the Lane Education Service District) ; two Park and Recreation organizations; two Library Districts;the Emerald People's Utility District; the Eugene Water and Electric Board; the Lane Transit District; Siuslaw Valley Fire and Rescue; Western Lane Ambulance District; and the Port of Siuslaw.
The governing body of LCOG is its Board of Directors, and includes local elected officials designated to represent their member governments/jurisdictions. The Board provides policy direction and selects and appoints an Executive Director who serves at the pleasure of the Board. Examples Of Essential Duties: In general, the Executive Director is responsible for planning, directing, organizing and controlling the activities of LCOG through Division Directors and other key management staff. The management team reporting directly to the Executive Director includes the Administration & Business Services /Associate Director, the Government Services Director, and the Senior & Disabled Services Director. LCOG has an unusually diverse portfolio of programs, a 2011-2012 budget of approximately $34 million, and a professional staff of 224. LCOG's main office is in downtown Eugene, and the agency also maintains branch offices for Senior & Disabled Services in the cities of Cottage Grove and Florence. In addition, agency personnel are stationed in smaller communities throughout the county to provide Senior Nutrition Program and Senior Connections Program services.
Typical Qualifications: Education and Experience: Possession of a four-year college or university undergraduate degree with major course work in public administration, business administration, finance, or a closely related field, supplemented by graduate courses specializing in public management (a Master's Degree is preferred) Eight years of experience in executive or administrative positions with a minimum of five years of strong management preferably as a Chief Administrative Officer, Managing Director, City/Town/Village Manager, Assistant/Deputy Manager or similar level executive management position Knowledge,
Skills and Abilities: The successful candidate should have strong leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills as well as solid presentation and organizational abilities. Management Style and Personal Traits: The successful candidate will be someone who enjoys a challenge, is articulate, and a strong yet inclusive leader. She/he should also be credible with staff and the community, be politically astute, approachable, and comfortable in a diverse, complex organization, as well as interact well with Board members, colleagues, a broad range of stakeholders and community in a professional and collegial manner.
Supplemental Information: How to Apply If you are interested in this outstanding opportunity, please submit a detailed resume as soon as possible to: Robert Neher, President or Raymond Massie, JD Vice President Neher & Associates 3790 Millerton Place Suite 200 West Sacramento, CA 95691 Telephone: 916.443.2421 Facsimile: (916) 443-5949 Applications are preferred electronically at: robertneher@executivesearchneher.com
Should you have any questions with regard to your own interest, or a recommendation of a colleague, please contact us at the numbers above. The position will be open until filled; however, it is advisable to apply as early as possible. Leading candidate applications will likely be reviewed with LCOG in late February to early March, 2012. Lane Council of Governments is an Equal Opportunity/ADA Employer; female, minority and disabled candidates are encouraged to apply.