General Manager

The Position

Truckee Sanitary District (TSD) is seeking a highly qualified individual to lead its organization in the position of General Manager. The ideal candidate will be an experienced wastewater professional motivated to help strategically plan and lead the District’s functions and activities, provide policy guidance and program evaluation to the Board and management staff; ensure all regulatory and contractual requirements are met; facilitate the provision of services to the District customers; and foster positive working relationships with District staff and with governmental and regulatory agencies. The incumbent should exemplify District Mission and Core Values.

Truckee Sanitary District

TSD is an award-winning public agency responsible for the collection and conveyance of wastewater for the mountain community of Truckee, California, located 15 minutes from Lake Tahoe. Since 1906, TSD has been committed to providing outstanding service to accomplish the District’s mission of protecting public health and the environment.

The General Manager is responsible for the following:

– Implements and administers, the policies and objectives of the District Board of Directors

– Directs and coordinates goals, objectives, and programs

– Oversees capital and operational budgets for the District

– Reviews and approves all engineering plans, specs, and contracts

– Advises the District Board of Directors on issues, programs and financial status, and recommends long and short-range plans for District service provision, capital improvements, and funding

– Sets priorities for the operation and maintenance of all District assets

– Represents the District in meetings with Governmental agencies, community groups, and legislative organizations

– Oversees selection, training, professional development, and work evaluation of District staff

– Monitors changes in laws, regulations, and technology that may affect District operations, and implements changes as required

– Contributes to a positive work environment by participating in solutions to problems as they occur.

Qualifications:

– Knowledge of wastewater collections systems operations, maintenance

– Ability to use tact, initiative, prudence, and independent judgement within general policy, procedural, and legal guidelines

– Bachelor’s degree in business administration, public policy, finance, engineering or related field

– Ten years of management experience ideally in a municipal or other public agency setting

– Master’s degree, Executive Leadership certification, and experience working with an elected Board of Directors is highly desirable

Application:

Applications will be accepted until 4:30pm, November 15, 2024 on our website: www.truckeesan.org/apply

Resume and cover letter are required for consideration.

Qualified candidates will be contacted on or after November 21, 2024.

Benefit Highlights:

– Sick Leave: 96 hours per year

– District paid medical, dental, and vision benefits for employee and their qualifying dependents

– California Public Employees Retirement System (CalPERS)

– Classic Members 2.7% @ 55

– New Members 2.0% @ 62

– Wellness HRA – $500 per year

– Retiree Medical according to CalPERS vesting schedule

– Additional retirement benefits available for PEPRA employees

– 457(b) and Roth voluntary benefits available

– Negotiable benefits may include, but are not limited to vacation/admin time, relocation assistance, vehicle allowance, etc.

Salary is negotiable starting at $220,000 annually.