Date Posted:

January 26, 2015

Salary: 

DOQ

Description:

The Humboldt Bay Municipal Water District (HBMWD) is seeking a general manager to lead a well-run and highly-regarded agency on the beautiful north coast of California. HBMWD is a regional wholesaler that provides drinking water to seven municipal agencies and untreated water to industrial customers in and around the Humboldt Bay region of Humboldt County. HBMWD has a reliable, locally-controlled source of supply, Ruth Lake (which filled to capacity last year and this year, despite the severe drought). 

Qualifications:

Requirements include a Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited university or college, plus ten-to-fifteen years of increasingly responsible and broad experience in administration, management, engineering, utility, municipal government, or water resource fields.
The ideal candidate must possess excellent communication skills, and an inclusive management style that emphasizes teamwork and collaboration. The ideal candidate must also be an effective manager; possess strategic, analytical and creative problem solving skills; and be a proven leader who garners the trust and respect of employees, the Board of Directors, customers, regulatory agency staff and community groups.
HBMWD is a small agency. A successful GM must be able to perform a variety of work activities, and be adept at managing and directing multiple projects and assignments. The GM must enjoy a dynamic environment in which “what you did today will be different than what you do tomorrow.” 

How to Apply:

To Apply – The closing date for initial consideration is February 25, 2015. Submit a resume, completed HBMWD Employment Application, a Cover Letter which summarizes your qualifications and states why you are interested in this position, and at least five professional references. Submit application materials in a sealed envelope addressed to:
Humboldt Bay Municipal Water District
Confidential – Attention: GM Search Committee
P.O. Box 95
Eureka, CA 95502

For a position description, employment application, and recruiting brochure please visit our website at www.hbmwd.com. You may also call (707-443-5018) or visit our office to discuss the position or request an application packet.

Filing Deadline:

February 25, 2015