General Manager

The current General Manager of Nipomo Community Services District is retiring. This results in an excellent career opportunity now available for the right professional.

Nipomo is located in southern San Luis Obispo County on the Central Coast of California, approximately halfway between Los Angeles and San Francisco. The District serves more than 4,500 mostly residential properties with water, sewer, solid waste services, as well as street lighting, drainage and street landscape maintenance in limited areas. The General Manager receives policy direction from a five member Board of Directors and works closely with the Board on a variety of issues.

The incoming General Manager will oversee an operating budget of $10.6 million and a full-time staff of twenty-two. The Board is seeking an enthusiastic, creative and experienced leader for their new General Manager.

Strong candidates will possess experience with: building and leading a cohesive team of dedicated employees; water resources management, public agency administration and law; and, multi-agency partnerships. The new General Manager will be a strategic thinker, have excellent interpersonal and communication skills combined with strong negotiating skills.

The ideal candidate will have a minimum of seven years of experience in public administration, administering public utilities and/or managing public works projects and staff resources. Direct experience in water resources and public agency law is desirable. A Bachelor’s Degree in public administration, business administration, engineering, or a related field is required.

The salary range for the General Manager is $160,000 to $190,000, depending on qualifications. The District also offers an attractive benefits package.

If you are interested in this outstanding opportunity, please apply online at www.ncsd.ca.gov. Please contact Ms. Lisa Bognuda should you have any questions.

Brochure can be downloaded by clicking here.

Closing date: March 20, 2023