Deputy General Manager

Water Otter Job Board; California; On-site; USD 297,000 - 362,000; Full time

Job summary

Inland Empire Utilities Agency (IEUA) invites applications for the Deputy General Manager, a key executive role reporting to the General Manager. This leader provides strategic direction and operational oversight across major divisions and will serve as the General Manager in their absence.

The ideal candidate thrives in a nimble environment and offers ten+ years of senior management experience in complex public agencies or regulated utilities, with advanced degrees and professional

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree (master's preferred) in Business/Public Administration, Engineering, Finance, Environmental Science, or related field.
• At least ten years of progressively responsible management experience in a complex public agency, utility, or regulated environment.
• Five+ years at a senior management level.
• CPA, CFA, or senior HR certification is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Oversee Finance, Information Technology, Human Resources, and Risk Management.
• Provide agency-wide strategic leadership and policy direction.
• Serve as Deputy General Manager on behalf of the General Manager when needed.
• Be a strategic partner and change-management champion for a growing agency undergoing restructuring.

Skills

Executive leadership

Strategic planning

Change management

Public agency / utility experience

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business/Public Administration, Engineering, Finance, Environmental Science, or related field

Master's degree preferred

Job description

Job Summary

Inland Empire Utilities Agency (IEUA) is a regional wastewater treatment agency and wholesale distributor of imported water serving approximately 950,000 people across 242 square miles in western San Bernardino County. The Agency provides wastewater treatment, recycled water, groundwater recharge, composting, and imported water services through a large and complex regional utility system. IEUA is governed by a five-member Board of Directors, has projected revenues and other funding sources of $509 million for FY 2026/27, a Ten-Year Capital Improvement Plan totaling $1.6 billion, and 387 budgeted full-time and limited-term staff.

Job Description

The Deputy General Manager is a key executive position reporting directly to the General Manager. This role provides agency-wide strategic leadership, policy direction, and operational oversight across major organizational divisions. The Deputy General Manager plays a pivotal role in implementing short- and long-term priorities, ensuring organizational alignment, and serving as the General Manager in their absence.

The ideal candidate is an executive leader who thrives in a nimble, dynamic environment and can provide strategic oversight to IEUA's administrative portfolio, specifically overseeing Finance, Information Technology, Human Resources, and Risk Management. As part of a newly forming executive leadership team alongside the General Manager and another Deputy General Manager, this individual will serve as a strategic partner and key change-management champion for an agency undergoing active growth and structural rebuilding.

Requirements

Requires a bachelor’s degree (master’s degree preferred) from an accredited institution in Business/Public Administration, Engineering, Finance, Environmental Science, or a related field; at least ten years of progressively responsible management experience in a complex public agency, utility, or regulated environment, including five plus years at a senior management level. Also, certification such as a Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA), or senior HR certification is desired.

Additional Information

Salary: $296,774 to $361,590

For questions or inquiries, please contact Sherrill Uyeda ([e-mail]) or Syldy Tom ([e-mail]).

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