General Manager

(Interim/2-Year Appointment)

Trabuco Canyon Water District

Trabuco Canyon, CA

Annual Salary: $285,000 – $320,000 DOE/DOQ

The Trabuco Canyon Water District (TCWD) is seeking a hands-on and politically astute General Manager to guide the organization through a pivotal period of transformation. This role offers an exciting opportunity to lead a dedicated team of 22 employees, manage a $20 million operating budget and $10 million capital program, and ensure the delivery of reliable water, wastewater, and recycled water services to over 12,000 residents in Orange County. TCWD is currently in discussions around the potential for exploring rate stabilization opportunities with neighboring water districts, to help ensure fiscal sustainability, robust infrastructure, and ongoing affordability for ratepayers. The Board of Directors envisions appointing a General Manager who will work with agency partners and stakeholders to evaluate the best options, and lead any potential rate reduction efforts, including a potential consolidation process, while guiding the ongoing District operations.

This is a unique opportunity for an experienced professional to play a key role in a rarely-encountered governance process. While guiding the District through these discussions, the General Manager will also provide strategic direction on capital infrastructure, master planning, financial sustainability, and customer engagement. Key priorities include ensuring regulatory compliance, maintaining infrastructure reliability, and fostering a collaborative, professional workplace culture. The ideal candidate brings technical expertise in water and wastewater management or another special district environment, political acumen, and strong leadership and communication skills to advance long-term sustainability and uphold the highest standards of public service. Shape the future of water reliability and sustainability at TCWD; apply today!

View the full recruitment brochure here: https://indd.adobe.com/view/7c2dcbc3-890b-4e27-9d09-745bbffe87f9

Salary and Benefits: This position will receive an annual salary of $285,000 – $320,000 DOE/DOQ.

PLUS an attractive benefits package.

HOW TO APPLY: For first consideration, apply by October 8  at https://wbcpinc.com/job-board

SECURE THE DATES:

Round one interviews will be held virtually on October 30. Finalists will move forward to round two in-person interviews on November 6. Selected candidates must be available for both dates.

QUESTIONS?

Please contact Claire Collins with any inquiries:

• Ccollins@hansonbridgett.com
• (213) 395-7650