Goleta West Sanitary District
Santa Barbara, California
General Manager
Salary: $215,000 to $290,000
Final filing date: Monday, May 19, 2025.
Lead with Purpose. Serve with Integrity. Protect Public Health.
Goleta West Sanitary is seeking a seasoned, emotionally intelligent General Manager with deep technical knowledge of wastewater operations, a collaborative leadership style, and proven success in small agency management.
The ideal candidate brings:
- Extensive experience in sanitary district or special district operations
- Strong understanding of wastewater systems, SCADA, and capital project oversight
- A hands-on, people-first approach to organizational development and team leadership
- In-depth knowledge of LAFCO and special district governance
- The ability to lead with vision while honoring the district's values and long-standing workforce culture
This is a rare opportunity to step into a respected agency and build on a legacy of service while shaping its next chapter. The ideal candidate is comfortable with hands on leadership and providing strategic direction.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Broad and extensive public agency management experience
- Demonstrated strong administrative skills and operational excellence
- At least 3 years in a supervisory or executive role
- Bachelor's degree is preferred
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