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Housing Director

The City of Portland, Oregon, seeks an experienced, visionary, equity-centered executive to serve as its next Housing Director. This is an opportunity to lead one of the nation’s most complex, consequential, and evolving housing organizations – shaping how Portland responds to housing affordability, homelessness, shelter, and the broader housing continuum. This role offers the chance to bring people together, strengthen the Portland Housing Bureau, and help build a coordinated, effective, customer-focused system to ensure long-term, improved housing affordability for all Portlanders.

As the City of Portland’s chief administrative and housing policy official, the Director leads the Portland Housing Bureau (PHB) in addressing the community’s needs along the homelessness-to-housing continuum. The Director oversees comprehensive programs that finance and preserve affordable rental housing, expand homeownership, prevent displacement, protect renters, and support initiatives to end homelessness. PHB serves as both a major municipal funder and collaborative convener, regulating an expanding portfolio of more than 19,000 affordable housing units across the city.

The incoming Director steps into the role during a period of significant civic and organizational transformation. In addition to supporting the modernization of Portland’s municipal governance structure and the systems that support it, the Director plays a vital role in post-pandemic economic recovery, partnering across sectors to revitalize Portland’s downtown core through expanded and innovative housing opportunities. The Director manages substantial capital investments, including Tax Increment Financing, federal entitlement grants such as Community Development Block Grants (CDBG) and HOME, local housing bond revenues, and the City’s General Fund, among others.

The Director reports directly to the Deputy City Administrator for the Community and Economic Development Service Area and works in partnership with other City bureaus and programs. Working in close collaboration with City leadership, Metro, the Multnomah County Homeless Services Department, Oregon Housing and Community Services, the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), community-based nonprofits, culturally specific providers, and private developers, the Director will be a crucial nexus in advancing housing justice and delivering reliable, sustainable, community-wide solutions.

Fire Chief

The City of Lewisville, Texas is offering an exceptional leadership opportunity for an accomplished municipal fire service executive to serve as Fire Chief. The Fire Chief will lead a dedicated team of professionals committed to delivering exemplary fire prevention, suppression, emergency medical, and community risk reduction services. This is an opportunity to join a progressive organization and community with strong leadership, engaged residents, and a clear commitment to delivering high-quality services and shaping Lewisville’s future.

About Lewisville

Lewisville is a thriving lakeside community located 26 miles northwest of downtown Dallas along Interstate 35E. Situated in southeast Denton County—one of the nation’s fastest-growing areas—Lewisville is home to more than 140,880 residents across approximately 47 square miles. With convenient access to Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport and the region’s major transportation corridors, Lewisville offers exceptional connectivity and accessibility. Lewisville blends small-town charm with big-city amenities and a distinctive, down-to-earth spirit. It is a hardworking community that values authenticity, connection, and service—where people show up, dig in, and deliver with integrity and purpose. Natural amenities enhance Lewisville’s outstanding quality of life. Lewisville Lake encompasses approximately 29,000 acres and 233 miles of shoreline offering exceptional opportunities for fishing, boating, and water sports. More than 9,000 acres of protected natural areas surrounding the lake provide residents and visitors with abundant opportunities to enjoy the outdoors.

The Fire Department

The Lewisville Fire Department (LFD) is committed to excellence in fire prevention, public education, and community risk reduction. Through proactive initiatives, LFD works to enhance public safety, reduce injuries, and minimize property loss. The Department’s commitment to excellence is reflected in its Insurance Services Office (ISO) Class 1 rating, placing Lewisville among the top one percent of communities nationwide for fire protection. Strategic investments in infrastructure, resource deployment, and a state-of-the-art training facility position the LFD to sustain this distinction.

As Lewisville has grown in population and land area, so too has its Fire Department. New fire stations, modern apparatus, expanded services, and evolving operational strategies have enabled the Department to meet the changing needs of the community. LFD encompasses eight fire stations, one of which is a multi-company or “heavy house” station. The Tittle-McFadden Public Safety Center jointly houses both fire and police operations. Staff hone their skills through departmental and interagency training at the new John Ashman Fire Training Complex which is jointly shared with the Flower Mound and Highland Village Fire Departments.

The Position

The City of Lewisville is seeking a contemporary, forward-thinking fire service leader to serve as its next Fire Chief. Reporting to the City Manager’s Office, and serving on the Executive Leadership Team, the Fire Chief provides strategic operational and administrative leadership for the Lewisville Fire Department in the areas of suppression, rescue, prevention, and emergency medical services. The Lewisville Fire Department is well-equipped with modern technology and resources. The next Chief will have an opportunity to build on this solid foundation through creative workforce strategies, organizational innovation, and inclusive engagement—bringing people together to address challenges and position the Department for continued excellence. The next Fire Chief will be a relationship builder; a strong communicator; an emotionally intelligent leader; a strategic thinker; a leader who is visible and engaged; a collaborative executive; a thoughtful change leader; a credible and accomplished fire professional; and a responsible steward of personnel, finances and public resources.

As a member of the City’s executive leadership team, the Fire Chief must think beyond the boundaries of the Department and contribute to citywide success. The ideal candidate will build effective relationships with the City Manager’s Office and other executives, elected officials, regional partners, employee associations, and diverse community stakeholders. The Chief will understand how Fire Department decisions affect the broader organization and community and will actively build trust before it is needed most.

NEW Finance Director

Essential Tasks

The tasks listed below represent the majority of the time spent working in this class. Management may assign additional tasks related to the class’s type of work as necessary.

  • Plans organizes and directs all programs and activities of the Finance Department, including accounts receivable and payable, utility and tax billing and collections, general accounting, payroll, and financial reporting.
  • Supervises department professional, technical, and support staff; assigns workloads and establishes work schedules; directs and supervises duties of assigned staff. Supervisory duties include instructing, assigning, reviewing, and planning others’ work; maintaining standards; coordinating activities; allocating personnel; selecting new employees; acting on employee problems; approving employee discipline; and recommending employee promotions, transfers, discharge, and salary increases.
  • Reviews the work of subordinates for completeness and accuracy; evaluates and makes recommendations as appropriate; offers advice and assistance as needed.
  • Provides adequate training and development of department staff.
  • Performs or assists subordinates with complex duties; investigates and corrects technical errors.
  • Serves as the Town’s chief financial adviser, directly assisting the Town Manager and Town Board in financial matters and regarding various special projects.
  • Works with the Town Manager and Town Board to direct the formation of financial policies and the final preparation of the annual budget.
  • Establishes and maintains internal control procedures and ensures compliance with recognized accounting and reporting methods.
  • Develops, analyzes, and interprets statistical and accounting information to evaluate the Town’s fiscal soundness and operating effectiveness.
  • Determines revenue projections based on projected expenditures and revenues.
  • Directs the preparation and administration of the Town’s operating and capital improvement budgets; reviews budgets periodically to analyze trends affecting budget needs; prepares budget revisions for Board approval during the year; monitors revenues and expenditures and performs appropriate cost control activities.
  • Develops and administers the department budget; ensures effective and efficient use of budgeted funds, personnel, materials, facilities, and time.
  • Manages the receipt and investment of all revenues, monitors available cash, and maintains related documentation.
  • Obtains financing approval from the Local Government Commission; prepares requests for proposals for financing; recommends the bidder who best meets the Town’s needs; negotiates and arranges financing agreements with the successful bidder.
  • Prepares year-end journal entries.
  • Understands the intricacies of being an Electricity, the various enterprise funds, and how to accrue expenditures accurately.
  • Schedules independent auditors; assists auditors during the audit process; prepares audit papers; follows up on findings to ensure improvement to financial systems.
  • Prepares various studies, reports, and related information for decision-making purposes; prepares periodic and special financial reports as required by the Town and other agencies.
  • Coordinates department activities and functions with those of other Town departments and outside agencies as appropriate.
  • Conducts and attends staff meetings as required; represents the Town at various conferences and meetings; attends training, conferences, and seminars as appropriate to enhance job knowledge and skills.
  • Receives and responds to inquiries, concerns, complaints, and requests for assistance from Town personnel, elected officials, and citizens regarding general municipal financial matters; presents financial information and issues to external groups as required.

Data Involvement

Requires synthesizing or integrating analysis of data or information to discover facts or develop knowledge or interpretations; it changes policies, procedures, or methodologies based on new facts, knowledge, or interpretations.

Requires handling or using machines requiring moderate instruction and experience, such as computers, and software programs such as Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, or related software. Knowledge of “Tyler Munis” software.

People Involvement

Requires negotiating and exchanging ideas, information, and opinions with others to formulate policy and programs or arrive jointly at decisions, conclusions, or solutions.

Reasoning Requirements

Requires performing work involving the application of principles of logical thinking to diagnose or define problems, collect data, and solve abstract problems with widespread unit or organizational impact.

Mathematical Requirements

Requires using algebra working with such factors as exponents, logarithms, linear and quadratic equations; concepts of analytic geometry, differentiation, and integration of algebraic functions; statistics, applying such functions as frequency distribution, reliability, validity, and correlation techniques; finance and economics using financial and econometric models.

Language Requirements

Requires reading journals, manuals, and professional publications; speaking informally to groups of co-workers, staff in other organizational agencies, the general public, and people in different organizations; presenting training; composing original reports, training, and other written materials, using proper language, punctuation, grammar, and style.

Mental Requirments

Requires using advanced professional-level work methods and practices in the analysis, coordination, or interpretation of work of a professional, engineering, fiscal, legal, managerial, or scientific nature and the ability to formulate important recommendations or make technical decisions that have an organization-wide impact. Requires sustained, intense concentration for accurate results and continuous exposure to sustained unusual pressure.

City Manager

The City Manager serves as the Chief Administrative Officer of the City of Bandon and is responsible for planning, directing, coordinating, and overseeing all municipal operations in accordance with the City Charter, City ordinances, and policies established by the City Council.

The City Manager provides strategic leadership and professional management to ensure the efficient delivery of municipal services while maintaining fiscal responsibility, organizational excellence, and outstanding customer service. The City Manager works collaboratively with the City Council, employees, residents, businesses, and partner agencies to achieve the Council’s goals and uphold the City’s mission.

The City Manager is expected to maintain the highest standards of integrity, professionalism, transparency, and ethical conduct while fostering a workplace culture built on teamwork, accountability, innovation, and respect.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Leadership and Administration

  • Provide overall leadership and direction for all City departments and operations.
  • Implement policies established by the City Council.
  • Recommend policies, programs, ordinances, and administrative procedures that improve City services.
  • Ensure compliance with all federal, state, and local laws.
  • Promote innovation and continuous improvement throughout the organization.
  • Maintain an open-door policy that encourages communication, accessibility, and collaboration among employees, elected officials, and members of the public.
  • Foster a positive organizational culture built on professionalism, accountability, and mutual respect.
  • Coordinate the work of all City departments to ensure efficient delivery of services.

City Council Relations

  • Attend all meetings of the City Council unless excused.
  • Keep the City Council fully informed regarding City operations, emerging issues, financial conditions, and community concerns.
  • Work collaboratively with the City Recorder in the preparation and review of City Council agendas, agenda reports, ordinances, resolutions, policy documents, meeting packets, official records, and meeting minutes, ensuring all materials are accurate, legally compliant, and distributed in accordance with applicable laws and established deadlines. Provide objective and professional advice while faithfully implementing Council decisions.
  • Assist the Council in establishing short-term and long-range strategic goals.
  • Maintain effective communication with elected officials while respecting the policy-making role of the Council and the administrative role of the City Manager.

Financial Management

  • Direct the City’s financial operations in cooperation with the Finance Director.
  • Prepare and present the annual budget and Capital Improvement Program.
  • Ensure sound fiscal management and long-term financial stability.
  • Recommend appropriate revenue sources and expenditure controls.
  • Administer purchasing in accordance with City policy.
  • Oversee grant administration, reporting, and compliance.
  • Protect City assets through sound financial practices and internal controls.

Personnel Management

  • Direct the recruitment, hiring, supervision, evaluation, discipline, and separation of employees as provided by the City Charter and personnel policies.
  • Supervise department directors and evaluate their performance.
  • Encourage employee development, training, and succession planning.
  • Promote a safe, respectful, and productive workplace.
  • Foster teamwork and communication throughout the organization.

Utility and Infrastructure Management

  • Provide administrative oversight of the City’s electric, water, wastewater, streets, parks, and other public infrastructure.
  • Recommend capital improvements based on operational needs and long-term planning.
  • Monitor utility performance and regulatory compliance.
  • Ensure maintenance of City-owned facilities and equipment.

Community Relations

  • Serve as the City’s chief administrative representative to the public.
  • Build positive working relationships with residents, businesses, community organizations, and stakeholders.
  • Respond to citizen concerns in a timely, fair, and professional manner.
  • Promote transparency through open communication and public engagement.
  • Represent the City at community events and public meetings.

Intergovernmental Relations

  • Maintain cooperative working relationships with local, regional, state, tribal, and federal agencies.
  • Monitor legislative activities affecting municipal government.
  • Advocate for the City’s interests before governmental agencies.
  • Participate in professional organizations and municipal associations.

Emergency Management

  • Serve as a member of the City’s Emergency Management Team.
  • Coordinate City operations during emergencies and natural disasters.
  • Ensure continuity of essential government services.
  • Work with emergency response partners to protect the health, safety, and welfare of the community.

Strategic Planning and Economic Development

  • Assist the City Council in developing long-range strategic priorities.
  • Encourage responsible economic development consistent with community values.
  • Identify opportunities to improve municipal services through innovation and technology.
  • Pursue grants and outside funding opportunities.
  • Support long-range planning efforts and infrastructure investments.

Chief Deputy Registrar/Deputy of Elections

Are you searching for a unique administrative career opportunity in a position that has a direct and meaningful impact on the local community? If so, consider applying for the Chief Deputy Registrar/Deputy of Elections position with the City of Harrisonburg’s Office of Elections.

The Chief Deputy Registrar/Deputy of Elections role is a full-time, exempt position with benefits and a preferred hiring range of $26.67 – $29.34 per hour (equivalent to $55,473 – $61,027 annually); however, an exact salary will be dependent upon the selected candidate’s qualifications/experience and in compliance with City policy. In this role, you’ll have an opportunity to perform a variety of administrative duties in the Office of Elections while supervising assigned staff and volunteers (average of 4 but varies depending upon elections).

As the Chief Deputy Registrar/Deputy of Elections, you’ll:

  • Perform updates related to all functions of the statewide voter registration system including registration data, absentee ballot applications, election night/other reporting, campaign finance, and redistricting functions;
  • Utilize the voting system and perform testing for logic and accuracy before every election, troubleshoot issues with the system, coordinate system repairs, prepare election night reports, and conduct final tallies of votes;
  • Prepare ballot boxes, assistive equipment, tables, privacy booths, battery backups, extension cords, signage, and other items for in-person voting;
  • Conduct logic and accuracy testing for the pollbook system before each election and coordinate information technology security maintenance;
  • Assist the Director with updating software, cross-check the list of votes and absentee ballot status, and identify the software needs related to the specific election (e.g., general, special, primary, or dual primary);
  • Assist the Director in ensuring that the Office of Elections is properly staffed pursuant to state requirements for all voting activities, including early voting;
  • Conduct ballot design and testing for enhanced voting (i.e., emailing ballots to overseas voters, voters requiring accessibility assistance, etc.) and hand-tallying votes upon ballot return;
  • Ensure full compliance with the applicable Virginia Department of Elections program related to training and education, conducting proper information technology security compliance, tracking polling places, and tracking approved vendors;
  • Assist the Director with meetings of the Electoral Board, including but not limited to, assisting the Board with canvass, audits, and recounts, and with general updates related to operations;
  • Assist the Director with the training of election officers on a regular schedule that accommodates staff members and volunteers;
  • Assist the Director with audits and recounts following elections;
  • Maintain updated information on election laws and regulations, educate candidates about required campaign finance reports, ensure forms and petitions to qualify as a candidate with ballot access are complete and correct, and communicate with candidates about applicable deadlines;
  • Ensure compliance with records retention laws and regulations;
    Complete administrative personnel actions related to the employment cycle, complete payroll submittals, and schedule employees and volunteers to adequately staff the Office;
  • Complete accounts payable documentation;
  • Assist the Director in the development of the Department budget;
  • Assist with community relations with colleges, universities, and long-term care facilities;
  • Assist the Director with tracking pending legislation and evaluate the potential impact on practices, procedures, and resources;
  • Ensure continuity of operations and assume duties in the Director’s absence;
  • Operate a City vehicle in the performance of duties;
  • Performs other duties as assigned.

Deputy Chief of Police

The City of Harrisonburg (pop. approximately 56,879). Located in the heart of the Shenandoah Valley and one of the fastest-growing cities in Virginia, the City is a thriving, multicultural university city and is home to James Madison University and Eastern Mennonite University. The Harrisonburg Police Department protects the constitutional rights of all members of our community and further partners with stakeholders and others to solve problems, reduce crime, and improve the quality of life for residents, visitors, students, and community members.

The Harrisonburg Police Department is searching for a dynamic and forward-thinking Deputy Chief of Police to join the Command Staff, which is currently made up of a Special Operations Captain, Patrol Operations Captain, Criminal Investigations Division Captain, and Chief of Police.

The candidate selected for this position will report to the Chief of Police. The Deputy Chief of Police is responsible for directing staff, policy development, program planning, fiscal management, and operational and strategic oversight of the department. The Deputy Chief will be a supportive leader and mentor who will motivate and develop others through relationship building and demonstrate a commitment to the ongoing health and wellness of department members. The successful candidate is a natural collaborator, a leader who will seek out opportunities to improve and enhance the department through partnership with community stakeholders and community members. The ideal Deputy Chief is well-versed in policing methods and trends and intentionally introduces emerging technologies and methodologies to support the current and future needs of the department.

Finance Director

The Town of Stowe is seeking an experienced and collaborative Finance Director to serve as chief financial officer who will lead the Town’s finance team and be an integral part of the municipality’s leadership team.

This is an exciting opportunity for a municipal finance professional who wants to do more than manage numbers. You’ll help turn financial information into meaningful insights, support sound decision-making, promote transparency and accountability, and serve as a trusted partner in managing the Town’s finances.

The successful candidate will also benefit from a thoughtful transition with the Town’s current Finance Director, who is preparing for retirement. This provides a unique opportunity to learn the organization, build relationships, and ensure continuity while bringing your own ideas and expertise to the role.

If you’re passionate about public service, enjoy solving complex financial challenges, and want your work to have a visible impact on a community, we’d love to hear from you.

What You’ll Do

As Finance Director, you will provide leadership and oversight for the Town’s financial operations, including:

  • Lead the Town’s financial management and help ensure its long-term fiscal health and sustainability.
  • Ensure compliance with GASB, GAAP, applicable laws and regulations, and Town financial policies and procedures.
  • Lead the development, administration, monitoring, and reporting of the Town’s annual operating and capital budgets.
  • Prepare and present financial reports, analysis, forecasts, and recommendations to Town leadership and other stakeholders.
  • Provide financial information and analysis to support strategic planning and informed decision-making.
  • Coordinate and participate in the Town’s annual audit process, including preparation of audit schedules and supporting documentation.
  • Provide oversight of payroll, accounts payable, and other core financial processes.
  • Monitor revenues, expenditures, cash flow, investments, and other key financial indicators.
  • Identify opportunities to strengthen financial controls, improve processes, and increase operational efficiency.
  • Collaborate with department heads, elected officials, staff, auditors, and community stakeholders on financial matters.
  • Serve as a trusted financial advisor to Town leadership while promoting transparency, accountability, and responsible stewardship of public resources.

What We’re Looking For

We’re looking for a finance professional who combines strong technical accounting skills with sound judgment, communication skills, and a commitment to public service.

Why Stowe?

Stowe is a quintessential four-season mountain resort town in northern Vermont, renowned for its vibrant outdoor recreation. You’ll join a community that values thoughtful stewardship of public resources and could make a meaningful contribution to support Stowe’s continued success.

Most importantly, you’ll inherit an organization with an experienced Finance Director willing to support a deliberate transition—giving you the opportunity to learn the Town’s operations and financial environment while preparing to take the organization forward.

The Town of Stowe is a full-service municipality that operates under the Council/Manager form of government. Departments include Administration, Finance, Human Resources, Information Technology, Town Clerk, Planning & Zoning, Lister, Public Works, Water, Wastewater, Highway, Library, Parks & Recreation including an Arena, and public safety with Police, Fire Rescue and Mountain Rescue. The Town of Stowe has a workforce of 82 full-time employees and approximately 80 part-time emergency services and seasonal personnel. It has a General Fund Budget of $19 million, a Water Fund Budget of $1.5 Million, and a Sewer Fund Budget of $2.5 million. In addition, it has several capital reserve funds.

Chief People Officer

The Sacramento Area Sewer District (SacSewer) is looking for a dynamic executive leader to fill the Chief People Officer position. This is a new position within SacSewer’s executive team.

SacSewer is currently transitioning to a new organizational structure that includes Chief-level executive positions. While the agency’s website continues to reflect existing executive titles, current executive team members are expected to be formally appointed to their new Chief roles in early 2027, pending Board approval. The Chief People Officer will be a key member of this newly structured executive leadership team.

Under policy direction from the Chief Executive Officer (CEO), currently titled the District Engineer/General Manager, the Chief People Officer serves as a key member of the executive leadership team and is responsible for the strategic leadership, policy development, and administration of SacSewer’s People Services Department, including human resources, payroll, clerical and administrative services, training and organizational development, safety, and risk management.

This is a single-incumbent executive classification responsible for SacSewer’s development and implementation of comprehensive people and administrative services strategies. The incumbent exercises a high degree of independent judgment and discretion in establishing policy direction, resolving complex and sensitive organizational issues, and ensuring alignment between workforce strategies and SacSewer’s mission, vision and values.

Duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:

  • Serves as a member of the executive leadership team, advising the CEO and Board of Directors on workforce strategy, organizational effectiveness, labor relations, and enterprise priorities.
  • Directs SacSewer’s People Services Department, including human resources, labor relations, payroll, clerical and administrative services, training and organizational development, safety, and risk management.
  • Develops and implements enterprise-wide workforce strategies, policies, and programs aligned with organizational goals, operational needs, and applicable laws and regulations.
  • Leads labor relations, collective bargaining, contract administration, employee relations, talent acquisition, classification and compensation, performance management, and workforce compliance.
  • Directs workforce planning, succession planning, leadership development, organizational change, and employee engagement initiatives to strengthen organizational capacity and performance.
  • Oversees payroll, human capital management systems, data governance, and administrative service delivery, promoting accuracy, efficiency, accountability, and continuous improvement.
  • Establishes strategic direction for workplace safety, workers’ compensation, claims management, and enterprise risk mitigation to support employee well-being and organizational resilience.
  • Leads and develops management and professional staff, establishes performance expectations and accountability measures, and fosters a collaborative, ethical, and high-performing organizational culture.

Deputy Parks Director

Lead. Innovate. Serve. Make an Impact.

Clay County, Missouri, is seeking an experienced and dynamic leader to serve as our Deputy Parks Director. This senior-level leadership position oversees the County’s public-facing parks and recreation operations, including golf courses, marinas, concessions, historic sites, natural resource programs, and marketing initiatives.

The ideal candidate will bring strong business management skills, financial expertise, and a passion for delivering exceptional recreational experiences to our community.

Key Responsibilities

  • Operations Leadership: Direct daily operations of golf courses, marinas, concessions, retail facilities, historic sites, and recreational services.
  • Financial Management: Oversee revenue collection, budgeting, pricing strategies, financial reporting, and business performance.
  • Marketing & Community Engagement: Lead marketing campaigns, social media, branding, and public outreach initiatives to increase participation and engagement.
  • Historic Sites & Natural Resources: Oversee historic site programming, conservation initiatives, environmental education, and community partnerships.
  • Staff Leadership: Supervise and develop employees across multiple divisions while promoting teamwork, accountability, and exceptional customer service.
  • Strategic Planning: Support departmental budgets, operational improvements, capital planning, and long-term strategic initiatives.
  • Safety & Compliance: Ensure facilities and programs meet applicable safety, accessibility, and regulatory requirements.

General Manager

Under general policy guidance from the Board of Directors, plans, organizes, integrates, fiscally controls, directs, administers, reviews, evaluates, and modifies the activities, operations, and services of the District; ensures execution of short- and long-term goals and objectives; ensures District operations and functions effectively serve the needs of the public and customers throughout the District’s service area, while complying with applicable laws and regulations; and performs related duties as assigned.

Examples of Essential Job Functions and Responsibilities

  • Plan, organize, control, integrate, and evaluate the work of all District functions and departments to ensure operations and services comply with the policies and objectives set by the Board of Directors and all applicable laws and regulations.
  • Participate in the formulation of the District’s Strategic plan and develop, implement, and monitor short- and long-term plans, goals and objectives.
  • Oversee the District’s financial operations and investment policies to ensure that District funds are expended in conformance with Board-approved budgets and applicable laws, publicly approved administrative policies, and generally accepted reporting practices.
  • Forecast future operating revenues and capital and operating budget allocations to prepare an annual budget; and manage day-to-day and long-range financial operations to continually achieve proper debt ratio for the District.
  • Direct the preparation of analysis and recommendations regarding water supply and reliability policy issues, long-range planning, and contingency plans; and advise and counsel the Board regarding policy issues to meet the present and future needs of the region.
  • Participate in the assessment of regional, industry, and District service area public and customer needs to ensure objectives and priorities align with meeting those needs.
  • Provide leadership and advocacy on regional water issues consistent with the best interests of the public and stakeholders to achieve action plans and priorities; form coalitions to address current and future water demands; and build awareness of regional water priorities and provide support for the District’s CBWD Board representatives.
  • Prepare, monitor, revise and audit the budget in accordance with generally accepted accounting practices; present budget to the Board in accordance with the stated timeline, and keep Board aware of variances.
  • Direct and oversee the analysis of proposed legislation and regulation; direct and participate in industry and intergovernmental activities to influence legislative and regulatory change consistent with the District’s interests and needs;
  • Direct and coordinate the preparation of analyses and recommendations about policy issues and long-range plans to address District service-area needs.
  • Prepare and deliver recommendations to the Board; review and revise board agendas and reports prepared by others.
  • Interpret District code, policies, and applicable laws and regulations to ensure compliance over assigned areas.
  • Direct the development and maintenance of comprehensive, effective human resources programs, administrative policies and systems; develop, maintain, and revise the District’s organization, including but not limited to organizational structure, job descriptions, salary ranges, number of employees, performance reviews (including methodology) and disciplinary policies.
  • Maintain all official employment-related documents, such as employment applications, position descriptions, annual evaluations, commendations, disciplinary actions, and individual personnel files containing all official employment-related documents.
  • Make annual recommendations to the Board during the budget process of overall employee compensation amount and number of employees.
  • Submit rules and regulations for contracting, purchasing, storing, distributing, or disposal of supplies, materials, and equipment to the Board for approval and adoption on an as-needed basis.
  • Maintain or cause to be maintained individual records for District assets reflecting date of purchase, original cost, depreciation term, and method of depreciation
  • Create an organizational culture conducive to high performance, innovation, integrity, and exceptional customer service,
  • Performs other related duties as needed or assigned.

Qualifications and Specific Competencies

Knowledge of

  • Theory, principles, practices and techniques of organization design and development, public administration, public financing, financial management and long-
    range planning as they apply to a public water agency,
  • Principles and practices of budgeting, purchasing, and maintenance of public records; Brown Act requirements, applicable ordinances, state laws and other legal requirements applicable to the functions and operations of a municipal water district.
  • Applicable ordinances, state laws and other legal requirements applicable to the functions and operations of a municipal water district; federal and state water issues; political processes on federal, state, and local levels impacting water supply and demands and environmental issues
  • Organization, function, role, and authority of a public agency Board of Directors.
  • Principles and practices of strategic planning and management
  • Principles and practices of effective supervision, organizational development, and employee-management relations in the government sector
  • Customer service techniques to deliver high levels of customer service when dealing with the public, vendors, contractors, and District staff.
  • Organizational development and design.
  • Modern office methods, procedures, and equipment; and Microsoft Office software.

Ability to

  • Develop and implement goals and objectives, practices, policies, procedures, and work standards.
  • Create and maintain a work culture that exhibits high levels of performance, innovation, integrity, and exceptional customer service.
  • Provide administrative, management, and professional leadership for the District.
  • Understand, interpret, explain, and apply District, state, and federal policies, procedures, laws, regulations, and court decisions governing operations in assigned areas of responsibility.
  • Analyze, interpret, and make sound recommendations on complex management and administrative issues.
  • Present proposals and recommendations clearly, logically, and persuasively in public meetings.
  • Develop and implement appropriate procedures, systems, and controls for administrative and operational functions.
  • Develop and maintain continuous improvement in all areas of operations; develop and monitor performance standards for all divisions within the department;
  • Effectively represent the branch and the District in meetings and/or negotiations with governmental agencies, community groups, various business, professional, and regulatory organizations, and in meetings with individuals.
  • Prepare clear, concise, and comprehensive correspondence, reports, studies, and other written materials.
  • Use tact, initiative, prudence, and independent judgment within general policy, procedural, and legal guidelines.
  • Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing, using appropriate English grammar and syntax.
  • Establish and maintain effective working relationships with all levels of staff, the public, contractors, and elected officials.
  • Effectively use computer systems, software applications relevant to work performed, and modern business equipment to perform a variety of tasks.