The position of General Manager for the Kingsbury General Improvement District is responsible for all aspects of the district, including the successful day-to-day operations, financial management, compliance, short- and long-term planning. She or he will have extensive working knowledge of all factors pertaining to the district including administrative and field operations. However, the successful applicant should have advanced experience and knowledge within one or more specific areas of the district. These could include administration, finance, engineering, operations, legal or regulatory compliance.

Experience in local government to include governing board relations, budgeting, policy development or intergovernmental relations is considered advantageous.

The incumbent is a contracted employee serving at the pleasure of the Board of Trustees.

The General Manager should be:
❖ A decision maker for all aspects of district services and operations
❖ Knowledgeable in all aspects of the district
❖ A team player developing others
❖ Leader by example
❖ Always flexible

The General Manager must:
❖ Prepare, implement and manage the district budget
❖ Ensure all safety policies and procedures are adhered with
❖ Lead, plan & implement administration, operations and capital programs
❖ Be professionally and technically proficient in core elements of the district
❖ Attend meetings of district, county, state and regional agencies
❖ Establish performance standards for in-house and contracted services
❖ Supervise district personnel, lead district negotiations and labor relations
❖ Ensure accountability and provide oversight of district programs respecting the fiduciary obligation to the citizenry
❖ Ensure the Board of Trustees are informed
❖ Be proficient in writing and oral communication, providing regular reports to the Board of Trustees and the public
❖ Establish priorities and be comfortable working with constrained resources
❖ Establish standards, monitor results and embrace adaptation

Education and Experience:
Possession of a baccalaureate degree from an accredited college/university or an AA degree in one of the core areas required for district services and five years progressively responsible or fifteen years of applied practical management with supervisory duties for budget and personnel responsibilities preferable in a local government with public works or utilities management oversight.

Ideal Candidate:
The successful candidate will demonstrate the following characteristics:
❖ Action & Results Oriented
❖ Innovative solutions
❖ Keen communication skills
❖ Customer focus
❖ Engagement and mentoring of others
❖ Change management
❖ Relationship builder
❖ Political Savvy
❖ Organizational leadership
❖ Legal and Regulatory navigation

Compensation:
The district offers a comprehensive benefit package, including health insurance, vacation, administrative leave, sick time, 13 paid holidays, membership in NV Pers, and a competitive salary commensurate with experience and qualifications.

How to Apply:
Please submit the following
❖ Compelling cover letter
❖ Resume
❖ Four professional references
❖ Briefly respond to three of the following questions (not to exceed two pages)
o Describe your experience using analytical tools to assess work and resource allocations to achieve operational efficiencies (with quantitative measure of success if possible)
o Describe your experience guiding or redirecting engineering specifications to achieve or improve operation acceptance of a facility or project
o Please indicate your experience determining performance criteria in service contracts
o Describe your experience working with teams of employees represented by a bargaining unit and any experience negotiating labor agreements
o Describe your expertise leading strategic efforts and the results
o Describe your budgetary and/or fiscal responsibilities (amounts) and techniques used to monitor performance
o Describe your experience writing policies and procedures relevant to agency/entity management

These may be sent electronically to Judy@kgid.org or paper format to: District Manager, Kingsbury General Improvement District, P.O. Box 2220, Stateline, NV 89449
*A completed district application will be required once mutual interests are determined
Kingsbury General Improvement District is a drug free employer