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DISTRICT MANAGER

District Manager

Reports to:
VP of Operations

Come join our team! Our focus is on meeting customer needs and exceeding their expectations.

Position Definition:

Under minimal supervision, performs complex professional and administrative work in coordinating and supervising the water operations of the District. The incumbent is also responsible for directing the activities of supervisory, technical, and clerical staff. Employee must exercise initiative and independent judgment to ensure that the District water supply is safe in accordance with state and federal regulations. Employee must also exercise tact and courtesy in contact with public officials, developers, contractors, and the general public. The work of this class involves significant accountability and decision-making responsibilities.

To ensure performance standards of this job, the individual must be able to execute each essential duty to meet the requirements listed below. These functions are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required for the Manager.

Areas of Accountability:

The Manager in this position has leadership responsibility and accountability in overseeing the daily operations and maintenance of the district. This includes strong interpersonal skills, including the development and management of the district budgets. The Manager is accountable and responsible for operating and maintaining the district operations in compliance with the appropriate environmental, health, and safety regulations. The incumbent is also accountable for establishing and maintaining effective working relationship with customers, the public, City and County staff, elected officials, the California Public Utilities Commission, community groups and the media to ensure that a positive public image is maintained.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Develops and maintains positive relationships with city and county staff, elected officials, community leaders and other stakeholders within the District
• Implements all corporate goals and objectives related to District operations
• Establishes and maintains franchise agreements with cities and counties and ensures compliance with all terms and conditions
• Manages customer service, community relations, utility business development, and water systems operations and maintenance
• Develops and implements policies, procedures and systems to ensure efficient and effective service to customers
• Ensures District is in compliance with Company policies and procedures
• Actively participates in wholesale and regional water agency meetings, programs and functions and reports on significant issues impacting the Company; acts as the Company spokesperson at these agencies in coordination with the Water Resources Department
• Oversees the development of operations & maintenance budgets; analyzes and reports on variances and makes operational adjustments as necessary to ensure compliance with authorized budgetary levels
• Provides key data and information in preparation of asset planning documents and capital budgets
• Participates in the preparation of general rate case applications and long-term planning for the District
• Develops and maintains an effective employee relations plan; evaluates the performance of assigned personnel
• Communicates, both orally and written, with local government officials, company management and staff, customers, CPUC and other regulatory agency staff, and others
• Acts for the Vice President as directed
• Performs other duties as assigned
• Works under direction

We offer excellent salary and benefits, including health, vision, dental, vacation, 401k and more!

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business or Civil Engineering or related discipline, and demonstrated experience in water system operations including water supply, water distribution, water quality, customer service, budgeting, planning, financial reporting and community relations, with a minimum of 5 years of supervisory experience
• 10 years of demonstrated experience as described above, with a minimum of 8 years of supervisory experience, may be considered in lieu of college degree
• Must possess effective oral and written communication skills
• Valid California driver’s license

QUALITIES OF A SUCCESSFUL MANAGER IN THIS POSITION

• Displays high standards of ethical conduct; exhibits honesty and integrity
• Works and communicates with internal and external clients, contractors, vendors and customers to meet their needs in a polite, courteous, and cooperative manner
• Committed to quality service
• Responds appropriately to supervision
• Aligns behavior with the needs, priorities and goals of the organization
• Encourages and facilitates cooperation, pride, trust, and group identity
• Fosters commitment and team spirit
• Expresses information to individuals or groups effectively, taking into account the audience and nature of the information

For immediate consideration, please forward a copy of your current resume to info@profrecruiters.com referencing job # or a link to this job.

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