General Manager

CPS HR Consulting (Client Recruitments); South Lake Tahoe (CA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

South Tahoe Public Utility District is seeking a General Manager to provide strategic leadership and executive oversight across water and wastewater operations, finances, infrastructure, and customer service. The role partners with the Board to translate policy into actionable programs that ensure reliability and environmental stewardship.

The ideal candidate will be an ethical, collaborative leader who builds trust, fosters accountability, and promotes continuous improvement while guiding

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership and executive oversight of water and wastewater operations.
• Translate policy into action in partnership with the Board to guide district initiatives.
• Lead long-term planning and financial stewardship to ensure reliability, sustainability, and responsible capital investments.
• Foster a high-performing workforce, promote accountability, teamwork, and professional development.
• Ensure regulatory compliance, strong customer service, and environmental stewardship.

Job description

South Tahoe Public Utility District is seeking a General Manager. The General Manager provides strategic leadership and executive oversight of the District’s water and wastewater utility operations, finances, infrastructure, employees, regulatory compliance, and customer service. Working in partnership with the Board, the General Manager translates policy into action while ensuring the reliable, safe, efficient, and financially sustainable delivery of essential utility services. The position leads long-term planning, develops a high-performing workforce, safeguards public and environmental resources, and prepares the District to meet evolving operational, financial, regulatory, workforce, and infrastructure needs.

The ideal General Manager will be an ethical, approachable, and collaborative leader who builds trust, fosters a positive organizational culture, and promotes accountability, teamwork, and respect throughout the organization. They will be an effective communicator who engages with employees, empowers department leaders, makes sound decisions, and balances organizational and community interests. The successful candidate will demonstrate strong strategic, financial, and operational leadership, with the ability to prioritize infrastructure investments, maintain fiscal responsibility, embrace innovation, and improve service delivery while ensuring long-term system reliability and environmental stewardship. They will be committed to public service, transparency, and continuous improvement while supporting employee development, strengthening management capabilities, and preparing future organizational leaders.