General Manager

OverviewGeneral Manager (Interim/2-Year Appointment) – Trabuco Canyon Water District, Trabuco Canyon, CAAnnual Salary: $285,000 - $320,000 DOE/DOQThe 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 will lead a dedicated team of 22 employees, manage a $20 million operating budget and a $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 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 options and lead any potential rate reduction efforts, including a potential consolidation process, while guiding ongoing District operations.This is a unique opportunity to guide the District through governance discussions and 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: the District through transformation and governance discussions while maintaining day-to-day operations.Provide strategic direction on capital infrastructure, master planning, financial sustainability, and customer engagement.Oversee compliance with applicable regulations and maintain infrastructure reliability.Lead a professional, collaborative workplace culture and manage stakeholder relationships with agency partners and the Board of Directors.Supervise a staff of 22 and manage a $20 million operating budget and a $10 million capital program.Address rate stabilization considerations and explore potential consolidation options in coordination with the Board and partners.QualificationsHands-on and politically astute leadership with technical expertise in water and wastewater management or related special district environment.Strong leadership, communication, and strategic planning skills.Experience guiding complex governance processes and working with multiple stakeholders.Ability to manage large operating budgets and capital programs, and to ensure regulatory compliance and infrastructure reliability. #J-18808-Ljbffr

Created: 2025-10-06