Job Abstract

The Utilities General Manager recruitment is being facilitated by Koff & Associates.

The salary range is $220,320 - $316,740 annually, with a performance-based merit range from $316,740 – $364,248.

The ideal candidate will be an inclusive, creative, thought leader with a skill set of creating a solid culture of employee empowerment and high performance. The successful candidate will have excellent communication and interpersonal skills able to build and foster strong working relationships with elected officials, leadership, staff, community and business partners. The selected candidate will have a track record of success in the water and/or energy industries and be comfortable working in an active labor environment and demonstrate the ability to effectively lead and guide an organization that embraces best practices and advanced technology to achieve RPU’s goals. The ideal candidate will possess a passion for public service and pursuing professional success and efficiencies in alignment with the mission and vision of the City of Riverside.

Duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Direct and participate in the development and implementation of goals, objectives, policies, and procedures.
• Plan, direct, and review the design, construction, operation, and maintenance of electric utility systems.
• Plan, direct, and review the design, construction, operation, and maintenance of the domestic and irrigation water systems.
• Develop overall policies and financial resource and facility plans for electric and water utilities in conjunction with key staff personnel and specialized consultants.
• Conduct resource planning with other electric utilities requiring negotiations involving complex terms and conditions for integrated power resources and for participation in joint ownership of generation and transmission facilities.
• Confer with division heads to review current and proposed projects, work schedules, organization, and personnel problems.
• Direct the preparation of technical and administrative reports; present reports and recommendations to the City Manager, Board of Public Utilities, and City Council.
• Coordinate with consultants and other agencies on regulatory and legislative matters affecting utility operations; testify before state and federal regulatory and legislative bodies as required.
• Review with staff and other agencies plans for enhancing and protecting the quality and adequacy of extensive water resources owned by the City.
• Establish guidelines for the development of electric and water sales, rules, and regulations and the issuance of revenue bonds.
• Develop general procedures for control of division activities.
• Participate in industry and professional conferences and speak before civic and community groups regarding plans and policies.
• Direct and participate in the preparation of the capital improvement plan and budget.
• Coordinate department activities with other City departments and with outside agencies.
• Select, supervise, train, and evaluate professional, technical, and clerical subordinates.

Education: Equivalent to a Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university with major work in civil or electrical engineering supplemented by graduate training in public administration.

Experience: Five years of progressively responsible experience in utilities planning, coordinating, and financing.

Necessary Special Requirement:
Possession of an appropriate, valid class “C” California Motor Vehicle Operator’s License.

If interested, view the (Hyperlink Brochure) and visit the Koff & Associates website.

To be considered, please submit:

1. Resume
2. Cover Letter
3. Five (5) work related references

NOTE: Resumes should reflect years and months of positions held, as well as size of past organization(s).

The final filing date is Monday, July 22, 2024.

For additional information, please contact:

Frank Rojas

Phone: 510-495-0448

frank_rojas@ajg.com

OR

Amanda Kreller

Phone: 707-687-2194

amanda_kreller@ajg.com

Website: https://koffassociates.com/

Resumes will be screened by Koff & Associates and candidates with the most relevant qualifications will be invited to interview with Koff & Associates. Results will be reported to the City of Riverside and the City will select candidates to participate in panel interviews. Extensive reference and background checks will be completed on the selected candidate.