General Manager

Jurupa Community Services District; Jurupa Valley (CA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vehicle Allowance

Technology Stipend

Computer Loan

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

Jurupa Community Services District invites applications for a General Manager to lead a multi-service public agency serving Eastvale and Jurupa Valley with a stable culture and strong finances.

The GM will plan, organize, and direct all District operations, partnering with seven directors across Board Services, Engineering & Water Resources, Finance & Administration, Government & Public Affairs, Human Resources, Operations, and Parks & Recreation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with major coursework in public administration, business, engineering, or related field.
• Ten years of progressively responsible experience, including five years in senior-management/executive roles.
• Valid California driver’s license to be maintained throughout employment.

Responsibilities

• Lead and direct all District operations through executive and management staff.
• Collaborate with seven directors across Board Services, Engineering & Water Resources, Finance & Administration, Government & Public Affairs, Human Resources, Operations, and Parks & Recreation.
• Foster teamwork, innovation, accountability, and service excellence.
• Provide candid professional advice to the Board and build relationships with staff, community and regional partners.

Education

Bachelor’s degree with major coursework in public administration, business administration, engineering, water management, political science, or related field

Ten years of progressive responsibility with five years in senior-management or executive-level capacity

Valid California driver’s license

Job description

About Us

Jurupa Community Services District (JCSD) is a multi-service public agency providing water, wastewater, recycled water, and parks and recreation services to the cities of Eastvale and Jurupa Valley.

• Core Utilities: JCSD operates and maintains critical water, wastewater, and recycled water infrastructure with a focus on reliability, water quality, system integrity, and long-term infrastructure planning.
• Community Parks & Recreation: JCSD provides extensive parks and recreation services in Eastvale, including parks, facilities, community programs, special events, and after-school programming serving local families and youth.
• Our Commitment: JCSD is focused first and foremost on the customers and communities we serve. We are committed to reliable, high-quality services, responsible stewardship of public resources, transparency, and accountability to our ratepayers and residents.

Organizational Excellence

JCSD continues to receive recognition for its commitment to high-quality services, fiscal stewardship, and workplace culture. Recent honors include:

• USA TODAY Top Workplace Recognition
• Government Finance Officers Association Distinguished Budget Presentation Award
• Plant of the Year by the Southwest Membrane Operator Association
• Collection System of the Year
• Agency Award for Excellence in Public Sector Human Resources
• California Association of Public Information Officials Best Small Shop Award

The Opportunity

JCSD’s Board of Directors is seeking an exceptional, culturally attuned executive to serve as its next General Manager. Following the retirement of General Manager Chris Berch, JCSD is well-positioned for the future, with strong financial health, significant investments underway, and an award-winning workplace culture.

This is an opportunity to lead a well-established public agency serving a diverse and rapidly growing community. The Board is seeking a General Manager who recognizes JCSD's existing successes and strengths and will build upon them, maintaining organizational stability while identifying thoughtful opportunities to improve service, strengthen operations, and prepare the District for the future.

The General Manager plans, organizes, and directs all District operations through executive, management, and supervisory staff. Working closely with a collaborative and highly engaged Executive Management Team, the General Manager partners with seven directors responsible for Board Services, Engineering & Water Resources, Finance & Administration, Government & Public Affairs, Human Resources, Operations, and Parks & Recreation. Together, they foster a culture of teamwork, innovation, accountability, and service excellence.

The Ideal Candidate

The Board is seeking a confident and thoughtful executive who can navigate complex issues, provide candid professional advice, and build productive relationships with the Board, staff, community, and regional partners.

• Collaborative Leader: Works effectively with an engaged Board of Directors and experienced executive team, values the expertise of staff, delegates appropriately, and empowers subject-matter experts throughout the organization.
• Transparent Communicator: Communicates candidly and clearly with the Board, ensuring timely and consistent information, and is comfortable providing straightforward professional recommendations, including on difficult or sensitive issues.
• Community & Regional Partner: Serves as a visible and accessible representative of JCSD, builds strong relationships with city leaders and regional partners, and passionately advocates for the interests of the District, its ratepayers, employees, and communities.

Our Workplace Culture: Stable, Exceptional, Inclusive

At JCSD, our greatest resource is our people. We take immense pride in a professional culture that is widely praised by our Board, executive team, and staff alike. We operate with a depth of high-performing, technical internal leaders who champion teamwork, operational integrity, and mutual respect.

The next General Manager will be expected to preserve and strengthen this culture by supporting employee development, empowering staff, maintaining high professional standards, and ensuring employees across the organization have the resources and support needed to succeed.

Education & Experience

Any combination of education and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities may be qualifying. Typical ways to obtain qualifications are:

• A bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in public administration, business administration, engineering, water management, political science, or a related field.
• Ten years of increasingly responsible experience, including five years of experience in a senior-management or executive-level capacity in the private or public sector.
• Possession of a valid California driver’s license, to be maintained throughout employment.

Salary & Benefits

The salary is negotiable, DOQ.

Jurupa Community Services District provides a competitive benefits package that includes, but is not limited to:

• CalPERS Retirement Plan
  • Classic employee formula of 2.7% at 55
  • PEPRA employee formula of 2% at 62
• Social Security & Medicare
• Competitive Medical Plans
• Contribution equivalent to 85% of the CalPERS Kaiser premium or 100% paid medical insurance on select plans
• 100% paid Vision insurance plans for the employee only (VSP or EyeMed)
• 100% paid Dental insurance plans for the employee and dependents (HMO or PPO)
• Short-term & Long-term disability
• Life insurance policy
• Generous Paid Leaves
• Certification Pay up to 5%
• Longevity Pay upon reaching 10 years of employment
• Employer Deferred Compensation Match
• Vehicle Allowance
• Other Benefits – Technology Stipend, Computer Loan, Tuition Reimbursement, and more!