County of Ventura County Executive Officer Recruitment Public Survey

The County Executive Officer (CEO) executes, leads, and coordinates the management and administrative policies and directives of the Board of Supervisors. As the principal administrative official of the County, this is a critical and unique position for the County. This short survey is designed to collect information from the community to help identify important characteristics necessary for this CEO position, in addition to the skills, characteristics, and expertise determined to be necessary by the Board of Supervisors. Collected information will be used in designing interview questions and assessment activities that will assist the Board of Supervisors in determining whether candidates possess the attributes being sought by the Board. The Board of Supervisors will make the final decision on selecting the next County Executive Officer and will determine which skills and characteristics are the most important for this unique position. Public input is an important part of this process. Thank you for participating.

This survey will be open until Monday, May 2, 2022. Please be aware that all responses to this survey may be disclosable under the California Public Records Act. Therefore, please do not include personal contact information or other personal information that you do not want made public.

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* 1. What are the three most significant challenges/opportunities facing the County that will require the next County Executive Officer's immediate attention?

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* 2. What are the top 5 most important skills, abilities or attributes that are essential to the success of the next CEO? (please check 5 boxes)

A thorough understanding of state and federal issues that affect the County of Ventura

An understanding of climate action plans and sea level rise

Committed to best practices and efficient management practices

Critical thinker and an accomplished problem solver

Dedicated to diversity, equity and inclusion

Embraces staff expertise and autonomy while valuing accountability

Empowers staff but values accountability

Exceptional communication skills – written, verbal and listening

Fosters a positive, collegial work environment dedicated to mutual respect

Implementer who pushes projects forward

Political aptitude, but not a politician

Strong leader committed to moving an organization forward and unwilling to accept status-quo.

Values transparency and integrity

Other (please specify)

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* 3. What are the five most important personal attributes that the new County Executive Officer should possess to be successful in the County of Ventura? (check five boxes)?

Calm and respectful in challenging situations

Collaborative

Commitment to job and the staff

Empathetic/understanding/compassionate

Enjoys interaction with staff at all levels

Flexibility and ability to deal with ambiguity

Follows through, consistent, dependable

Humility

Innovative

Inspiring, motivating

Managed risk taker, not afraid to make mistakes

Open/inclusive/welcoming/approachable

Passion/enthusiasm for providing the best in public service

Professionalism

Resilient/thick skinned/able to manage sometimes challenging political terrain

Respect and gratitude for staff

Sense of humor, good natured

Transparent

Trustworthy/integrity

Other (please specify)

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* 4. Other Comments

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* 5. I am a:

Resident

Staff Member