General Manager

Job Description

GENERAL MANAGER

General Description:Under policy direction of a five-member elected Board of Directors, provides executive direction of all functions, services, and activities of the District. Directs the development of overall goals, objectives and policies. Oversees the operating and capital improvement budgets. Serves as the primary liaison for the District with a variety of city, county, state, and federal agencies.Performs other related work as required.Essential Functions: - Essential responsibilities and duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:

1. Provides overall executive direction of day-to-day and long-term operations and activities

of the District, organizing and assigning responsibilities, and directing and overseeing the management provided by subordinate managers.

2. Within guidelines established by the Board, directs the establishment of overall strategic plans, long-term goals, and objectives.

3. Keeps the Board of Directors advised of District activities and laws, issues or problems that may affect District operations.

4. Represents the Board of Directors and the District in contacts with various federal, state and local government agencies, community groups and businesses, and other professional organizations.

5. Negotiates a variety of contracts and agreements on the District’s behalf.6. Provides general direction on the design, construction, operation, and maintenance of

District facilities.7. Oversees preparation and implementation of the District budget.8. Monitors and implements all personnel rules and regulations.9. Responds to and resolves difficult and sensitive customer inquiries and complaints.

Qualification Requirements:To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Knowledge of: Principles and practices of executive management and leadership, including planning

and organizing responsibilities, motivation and delegation of authority. Functions, authorities, and responsibilities of water districts. Applicable federal, state, and local laws, codes and regulations relative to water

treatment and distribution, and wastewater collection, treatment and disposal. Techniques and methods for long-term planning, goal setting, and establishing

objectives. Administrative, fiscal, and human resources management principles and practices. Principles and practices of construction and service contract negotiations and

administration. Fundamentals of safety and risk management. Operation and application of Microsoft word processing and spreadsheet software

applications.Ability to: Plan, organize, and direct work at the executive level. Work effectively and build trust with Boards of Directors, staff, other utilities and

governmental agencies, the public, and others contacted in the course of the work. Plan, establish, and implement programs, services, capital improvements, goals,

objectives, policies and procedures. Monitor and control fiscal and revenue activities. Analyze complex management and operations problems, evaluate alternatives, make

sound decisions and direct changes. Identify and respond to issues and concerns from the general public and the Board of

Directors. Communicate often and effectively orally and in writing, including written reports and

oral presentations. Establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with those

contacted in the course of the work.Physical Demands:The physical demands described herein are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to speak and hear to

effectively interface with other staff members and the public; maintain the capacity to sit at a computer for a period of time; walk, stand, kneel, climb, stoop, bend, squat; and use hands and fingers to write and to handle, grip and operate office equipment and drive a District vehicle.Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, and the ability to adjust focus.The work environment characteristics described below are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Inside: The majority of the job activities are performed indoors in a temperature-controlled environment.Noise/Vibration: Minimal exposure to noise generated from the operation of office equipment.

Qualifications:Any combination of experience and education that would likely provide the required knowledge, skills and abilities may be qualifying as determined solely by the District. A typical way to obtain the knowledge, skills and abilities would be:Education/Certification/Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in public or business administration, management, engineering, political science, or a related field; and

• Five years’ experience in the management of a public utility, or comparable organization and two years’ experience working for an elected Board; and/or

• Equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job.

• Valid California driver’s license by time of appointment, and have a satisfactory driving record, and able to be insured by the District to operate District vehicles.