Northshore Utility District in Kenmore, Washington is seeking to fill the General Manager position. This position is open until filled and may be closed at any time a qualified candidate is selected. The first application review will be January 17, 2025.
Application Requirements: A completed online application, resume, and an accompanying cover letter are required to be considered for this position. Applicants may attach additional information that will assist us in the review and selection process.
Work Schedule: Exempt, Full-Time, Monday - Friday 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., or Optional 9/80 Schedule.
Annual Salary Range: $229,164 - $301,559
Monthly Salary Range: $19,097 - $25,129
The Opportunity: Northshore Utility District is seeking an innovative professional with exceptional leadership and communication skills to lead its community-focused, customer service-driven organization. The current General Manager is retiring and the District is searching for the next leader who will continue to strengthen the District's positive culture of teamwork, accountability, innovation, and service to its customers. A planned overlap with the retiring General Manager will ensure a smooth transition. Serving 17 square miles near Lake Washington, the District has provided reliable water and wastewater services for almost eight decades, and does so in a way that is safe, economical, and ecologically responsible. The District builds its success from within by empowering employees and celebrating their achievements. The next General Manager will have the opportunity to work with deeply dedicated employees, a tenured commission, and growing communities so the District will remain competitive throughout the industry and continue to provide essential services for decades to come.
The Position: The General Manager is responsible for the overall leadership and management of District operations, community relations, environmental compliance, engineering, finance, contracting, personnel, customer service, and other functions. As the liaison between the policy-setting body, employees, and consultants, the General Manager provides advice and counsel to the Board of Commissioners regarding management options and policies. The General Manager reports directly to the elected board of five commissioners and directly supervises the activities of the Assistant General Manager, Finance Director, Engineering Director, IT Manager, and Executive Assistant. This high-level leadership role requires a collaborative, experienced professional who will continue to support training and professional development of staff, demonstrates out-of-the-box thinking, and is committed to strengthening community relationships through partnerships, events, and programs.
The Community: Northshore Utility District serves diverse and growing communities near the north shore of Lake Washington, just a few miles north of Seattle. These communities are home to family-friendly neighborhoods, strong businesses, award-winning school districts, and many cultural and recreational amenities. The District's setting puts the best of the Pacific Northwest at your doorstep.
Qualifications: The ideal candidate will be up to speed on modern principles and practices of personnel management and supervision and know the principles and practices of local government management in a diverse organizational setting. Other desired expertise includes:
Leadership, strategic thinking, sound decision-making, and employee empowerment. Public finance with a concentration on public water and wastewater financing. Fiscal and budget principles, practices, and procedures. General labor relations and local government personnel principles and practices. Water distribution and wastewater collection systems. This leadership role requires skills in analysis, planning, and organization; interpersonal and written communication; and the ability to work effectively at all levels, in a collaborative team environment.
Experience/Education: Ten years of employment in the public sector and in a management and planning capacity. A minimum of five years of experience supervising multiple departments and supervisors. Bachelor's degree in business administration, engineering, public administration, or related field. Washington State Water Distribution Manager IV desirable, but not required.
WORKING CONDITIONS: Work is performed primarily in an office environment, generally during normal operating hours. Occasional local, regional, or national travel for business-related meetings and training can be expected. Work will involve evening meetings.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Duties are performed primarily in an office environment with sitting for long periods of time, utilizing standard office equipment and a personal computer. The employee may be required to push, pull, lift, and/or carry up to 25 pounds. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderately quiet.
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