Are you an innovative, forward-thinking senior professional in the field of water delivery, finance, and administration looking for a high-level leadership role? Are you a self-starter with exceptional communication skills who excels at working with members of the community and public officials in helping provide a community excellent service? Are you a leader that prioritizes collaboration and employee development? If so, the Castroville Community Services District would welcome your application to be the next General Manager.

THE POSITION
The General Manager performs a wide array of duties including planning, organizing, directing, and reviewing the overall administrative activities, water systems operations, and fiscal responsibilities of the District; providing advice and assisting the Board; and representing the District’s interests at local, regional, state, and federal level meetings and with the public. 

The job requires a collaborative, experienced professional who will strengthen the District’s culture of teamwork, accountability, innovation, empowerment, and service to its customers. This position participates in all Board meetings, and leads the District’s strategic initiatives, planning, policy principles, and regulatory and legislative matters.

The new General Manager will be charged with ensuring an engaged and well-informed community. Some of the top priorities for the incoming General Manager include strengthening staff and capacity, managing sewer system initiatives, and prioritizing District projects.

Current and future projects include:

• Desalter Pilot – The District has an opportunity to lead a desalter project for the area.
• New Castroville Sign - Manage the development and installation of the city's new sign.
• Funding Streams – The District is dedicated to pursuing funding opportunities to accelerate infrastructure and other projects. 
• Community Engagement – The District is committed to encouraging community engagement and communication regarding its services.  

For additional details on this exciting opportunity visit https://bit.ly/CCSDGeneralManagerBrochure

Qualifications
Any combination equivalent to experience and education that could likely provide the required knowledge and abilities would be qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be:

• A bachelor’s degree from an accredited four-year college or university in public or business administration, engineering, law or a closely related field; AND
• At least five years of experience in a public agency management position responsible for the formulation and implementation of programs, budgets and administrative operations with a public works agency, water resource, or water utility.

THE COMMUNITY
Nestled a few miles inland from the picturesque Monterey Bay, Castroville is a charming little town renowned for its deep connection to agriculture. Often celebrated as the "Artichoke Capital of the World," this unincorporated community is a hub of vibrant, green artichoke fields, giving it a unique character. Positioned at the base of the Salinas Valley in Northern Monterey County, Castroville is conveniently situated about 104 miles south of San Francisco and halfway between the coastal cities of Monterey and Santa Cruz. Major highways 183 and 156 provide easy access to this agricultural gem, which offers a warm and welcoming atmosphere despite its small size.

THE DISTRICT
The Castroville Community Services District offers a broad range of essential services across its service areas: water, sewer, storm water, street lighting, street maintenance, recreational services, and open space.

The Castroville Community Services District is committed to delivering high-quality services across its diverse range of functions. As both the owner and operator of these systems, the District aims to uphold the highest standards of service while ensuring cost-effective solutions for the community's needs.

Regional Government Services (RGS) and its staff are conducting this recruitment on behalf of the Castroville Community Services District.

DEADLINE TO APPLY: September 22, 2024, at 11:59 PM PST.

Apply at: https://bit.ly/CCSDGeneralManager

Candidates who may require special assistance in any phase of the application or selection process should advise Regional Government Services by emailing rblut@rgs.ca.gov.

Castroville Community Services District is an Equal Opportunity Employer.