Truckee Sanitary District (TSD) is seeking a highly qualified individual to lead its management team 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; ensures all regulatory and contractual requirements are met; facilitates the provision of services to the District customers; and fosters cooperative working relationships with District staff and, governmental and with other regulatory agencies. The incumbent will 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 programs:
- 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, and rule setting
- 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 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
The Truckee Sanitary District (District) is the public agency responsible for the collection and conveyance of wastewater in the greater Truckee, California area. Located in the Sierra Nevada, Mountains just 10 miles from Lake Tahoe and less than an hour drive from Reno, Nevada, Truckee is known for its proximity to year round outdoor recreational activities including skiing, biking, hiking, and fishing. The District serves approximately 12,000 customers and maintains a collection system consisting of 200 miles of sewer mains and 42 lift stations. The District prides itself on the performance of its highly trained staff and excellent customer service.