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The County of Glenn is a General Law County governed by the Board of Supervisors who serve as the legislative and executive body of County government and various Special Districts. Located in the heart of Northern California's Sacramento Valley, Glenn County is home to approximately 28,000 residents and is known for its strong agricultural heritage, rural character, and close-knit communities.
Glenn County is seeking an accomplished Human Resources executive who is ready to take the next step in their career by serving in a unique dual-role as the County's Assistant County Administrative Officer and Human Resources Director. Reporting directly to the County Administrative Officer, this executive leadership position goes well beyond traditional human resources management. The successful candidate will lead the County's Human Resources Department while partnering with executive leadership on organization-wide strategy, budget development, operational initiatives, labor relations, policy development, and Board of Supervisors priorities. In addition, the position provides executive oversight of the County's General Services Department, including Fleet, Facilities, and Information Technology. This is an exceptional opportunity for an experienced HR executive who is interested in expanding into executive county administration and developing the broad leadership experience often associated with future County Administrative Officers. The ideal candidate is an accomplished executive leader with exceptional political acumen, sound judgment, and a demonstrated ability to build strong relationships, lead organizational change, and navigate complex public-sector environments. Success in this role requires balancing strategic human capital leadership with executive operational oversight while helping position the County for long-term organizational excellence, operational effectiveness, and exceptional public service. For a full list of duties, please visit https://www.countyofglenn.net/sites/default/files/2026-07/Asst%20CAO-HR%20Director.pdf
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE Any combination of experience and training that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be: EDUCATION: Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in public administration, business administration, human resources, social work, or a closely related field. EXPERIENCE: Five ( 5) years of progressively responsible management experience in public sector administration, human resources, or a closely related field, including significant experience in supervision and organizational leadership. SUBSTITUTION: A Master's degree in public administration, business administration, law, or a closely related field may substitute for one (1) year of required experience.
