City/County Association of Governments (C/CAG) of San Mateo County - Executive Director
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Job overview
The City/County Association of Governments (C/CAG) of San Mateo County seeks an Executive Director to serve as CEO, providing strategic leadership and organizational direction to advance the Board’s vision. The role oversees all operations, programs, personnel, and finances, requiring exceptional political acumen, diplomacy, and the ability to unite diverse stakeholders on complex regional issues.
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City/County Association of Governments (C/CAG) of San Mateo County - Executive Director
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City/County Association of Governments (C/CAG) of San Mateo County - Executive Director
Salary
$310,000.00 - $360,000.00 Annually
Location
County of San Mateo, CA
Job Type
Regular
Job Number
NONCTY-CCAG
Department
Public Works Administration
Opening Date
08/20/2026
Closing Date
8/30/2026 11:59 PM Pacific
Bargaining Unit
NONE
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Description
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Benefits
Description
The City/County Association of Governments (C/CAG) of San Mateo County is seeking to hire an Executive Director.
The Executive Director serves as the Chief Executive Officer of C/CAG, providing strategic leadership and organizational direction to advance the C/CAG Board of Directors vision and priorities. Reporting directly to the 21-member Board of Directors, the Executive Director oversees all agency operations, programs, personnel, and financial resources while ensuring C/CAG remains a trusted regional partner and effective advocate for San Mateo County. The Board of Directors seeks a collaborative, visionary, forward-thinking, and politically astute executive who can implement the C/CAG Board of Directors vision for the agency while effectively directing its programs, priorities, and strategic initiatives. Because the Executive Director serves 20 member cities and County and works closely with numerous regional partners, the successful candidate will possess exceptional political acumen and the ability to navigate complex and often competing interests with diplomacy, credibility, and sound judgment. Those who demonstrate outstanding leadership skills and a proven ability to bring diverse stakeholders together to address complex regional issues will be most competitive.
The salary range for the position is between $310,0000 and $360,000 and will be negotiated with the successful candidate.
For more information, please take a look at this brochure: Executive Director (https://www.bobmurrayassoc.com/search/upload/CCAG%20Executive%20Director.pdf) .
If you are interested in this role, you can apply here: City/County Association of Governments (C/CAG) of San Mateo County - Executive Director
Application/Examination
IMPORTANT: Application materials are only accepted via submission to the website listed above. Materials sent via regular mail and/or fax will not be accepted.
Not Applicable
Employer
County of San Mateo
Address
County of San Mateo Human Resources Department 500 County Center, 4th Floor Redwood City, California, 94063-1663
Phone
(650) 363-4343
Website
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