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Chief Administrative Officer (CAO)
Port of San Diego San Diego, California
San Diego, California 92101 United States
Posted: Jun 30, 2025
Salary: $227,969 – $300,000 USD Annually
Apply By: Sep 28, 2025
Full Time
Administration and Management
Mid to Senior Level
Chief Administrative Officer (CAO)
Port of San Diego
San Diego, California
Hiring Range Negotiable Between: $227,969 – $300,000 DOE/DOQ
Current Salary Range for Future Advancement: $227,969 – $339,309
The Port of San Diego (Port) is seeking a seasoned, collaborative, and emotionally intelligent leader to serve as its next Chief Administrative Officer (CAO)—a vital member of the executive leadership team that assists in shaping the Port’s strategic vision and drives organizational excellence and service delivery. The CAO reports directly to the President/Chief Executive Officer (CEO), and working closely with the Port’s Commissioners (appointed by city council respective cities). The CAO oversees a broad portfolio that includes Commissioner Services, District Clerk, Human Resources, Information Technology, Information Security, and the CEO’s and Vice Presidents executive assistants and other support staff. The CAO manages the Executive Leadership Group office budget of approximately $5 million while supervising approximately 12 direct and up to 80 indirect staff. In this role, the CAO leads modernization across internal service departments, supports executive coordination, advances workforce innovation, and champions the Port’s overall culture of inclusion and belonging. This dynamic position is well-suited for a service-oriented, politically astute, and forward-thinking executive who thrives in complex public sector environments and leads with integrity, discretion, and adaptability, while also getting things done! Advance strategy and support culture and innovation at the Port of San Diego, apply today!
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SALARY & BENEFITS
Hiring Range Negotiable Between: $227,969 – $300,000 DOE/DOQ
Current Salary Range for Future Advancement: $227,969 – $339,309
PLUS a competitive benefits package.
HOW TO APPLY
For first consideration, apply by July 25, by completing an application and attaching your resume at:
wbcpinc.com/job-board
SAVE THE DATES – Selected candidates must be available for all interview dates.
Interviews Day 1: August 19 (virtual)
Interviews Day 2: September 3 (in-person)
For questions, contact your recruiter: Wendi Brown
541-664-0376 | 866-929-WBCP (9227)
City of San José, California
Title: Chief Administrative Officer (CAO)
Company: Port of San Diego San Diego, California
Location: San Diego, CA
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