Under policy direction, plans, organizes, and provides administrative direction, oversight, and leadership to all District departments; plans and executes the long-term vision for the District in collaboration with the Board of Directors and District managers; ensures the provision of quality services to community residents; serves as the ex-officio Clerk of the Board of Directors; and performs related work as required.
Receives policy direction from the Board of Directors. Exercises supervision over all District staff through subordinate levels of management.
The General Manager serves as the Chief Executive Officer of the District, accountable to the Board of Directors and responsible for all District fiscal, human resources, and operational services and activities. Major areas of accountability are short- and long-term planning, policy development and administration, and enforcing all District rules and regulations. Successful performance of the work requires knowledge of public policy, including the role of an elected Board of Directors.
Management reserves the right to add, modify, change, or rescind the work assignments of different positions and to make reasonable accommodations so that qualified employees can perform the essential functions of the job.
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Must possess: mobility to work in a standard office setting and use standard office equipment, including a computer, and to visit various District and meeting sites; vision to read printed materials and a computer screen; and hearing and speech to communicate in person, before groups, and over the telephone. This is primarily a sedentary office classification although standing and walking between work areas may be required. Finger dexterity needed to access, enter, and retrieve data using a computer keyboard, calculator, and to operate standard office equipment. Occasionally bend, stoop, kneel, reach, push, and pull drawers open and closed to retrieve and file information. Ability to lift, carry, push, and pull materials and objects up to 40 pounds or heavier weights with assistance and/or the use of proper equipment.
Incumbents typically work in an office environment with moderate noise levels, controlled temperature conditions, and no direct exposure to hazardous physical substances. Incumbents will interact with individuals in interpreting and enforcing rules, policies, and procedures.
Incumbents may be assigned an irregular work schedule, including weekends, early mornings, evenings, and holidays.
Date Adopted: 6/14/17 Job Code: 1001L FLSA Status: Exempt Supersedes: General Manager dated 3/88