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paid by the Authority for employee and dependents. Tuition Reimbursement — Reim- bursement up to $4,500 per year Life Insurance — Premiums are 100% paid by the Au- based on the degree program. thority for employee. Optional dependent life insurance is offered at the employee’s expense. Computer Loans — Interest-free loans up to $2,500 are available Employee Assistance Program (EAP) — EAP offers counseling for the purchase of computers, services, and work/life resources that include help with family hardware, software, or upgrades law, financial counseling, and health and wellness issues. An of personal computers. expanded work/life benefit is designed to assist employees with child and elder care responsibilities. TO APPLY Retirement — CalPERS 2.5% @ 55 formula for Classic Members; If you are interested in this outstand- 2.0% @ 62 formula for members enrolled after 1/1/13. PARS 401(a)— ing opportunity, please apply online the Authority shall pay the equivalent of 3 days base pay into eli- at: gible employee’s PARS 401(a) plan per year. www.bobmurrayassoc.com Deferred Compensation — The Authority will match employee Filing Deadline: contributions to a qualified 457 (Lincoln, National, and CalPERS) plan June 4, 2021 up to $1,500. The Authority’s matching contribution shall be made to the employee’s PARS 401(a) plan. Following the closing date, applica- tions and resumes will be screened GENERAL Retiree Healthcare — At age 55, with 15 years of service, the Authority according to the qualifications pays $700/month toward retiree health benefits. 10-15 years of service outlined above. The most qualified MANAGER qualify for pro-rated monthly payments. candidates will be invited to per- sonal interviews with Bob Murray Short-Term Disability — Premiums are 100% paid by the Authority. & Associates. A select group of Long-Term Disability — Premiums are 100% paid by the Authority. candidates will be asked to provide references once it is anticipated Paid Time Off (PTO) — PTO is provided in lieu of traditional vacation that they may be recommended and sick leave benefits. PTO is accrued starting at 18 work days per as finalists. References will be year for 0-2 years of service, up to 31 work days per year after 16 years contacted only following candidate of service. Employees with 17-20 years of service earn one additional approval. Finalist interviews will be day per year to a maximum benefit of 35 work days per year. held with the Sweetwater Authority. Floating Holidays — Forty-eight (48) hours annually. Candidates will be advised of the status of the recruitment following selection of the General Manager. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to call Mr. Gary Phillips at: (916) 784-9080 THE ORGANIZATION Elite Athlete Training Center (formerly programs submitted by transparency across a wide range the US Olympic Training Center), others and make recom- of audiences will do well in this The mission of Sweetwater Authority the Sleep Train Amphitheater, the mendations as required. position. It is expected that the (Authority) is to provide its current and Bayshore Bikeway, Silver Strand selected candidate will be com- future customers with a safe and reliable • Direct and participate in State Beach, and the San Diego fortable with public speaking and water supply through the use of the best the preparation of the National Wildlife Refuge. South making presentations to elected available technology, sound management Authority’s short- and Bay is also home to the CBX Cross bodies and the community at large. practices, public participation, and a balanced long-term financing pro- Border Xpress, the bi-national approach to human and environmental needs. grams, capital improve- Any combination of experience connection between San Diego With headquarters in Chula Vista, located in Southern California, ment program, strategic and education that could likely and Tijuana. the Authority provides water service (since 1977) to approximately plan, and budget. provide the required knowledge and abilities would be qualifying. 190,000 people in a 32 square-mile service area. South Bay has a strong military • Provide for contract ser- presence; its three-mile port area The typical candidate will possess The Authority is a publicly-owned water agency with policies vices; ensure proper perfor- along the San Diego Bay is part of a Bachelor’s degree from an and procedures established by a 7-member Board of Directors. The mance of obligations to the Naval Base San Diego, the largest accredited four-year college or Authority governing board is composed of five directors elected Authority. U.S. Naval base on the west coast. university with major coursework in by division by the citizens of the South Bay Irrigation District (SBID) • Oversee selection, training, profession- public or business administration, and two directors appointed by the Mayor of National City, subject THE POSITION al development, and work evaluation of staff. finance, engineering, or a closely to City Council Confirmation. Delivered to customers via 388 miles Appointed by and reporting to the • Direct and prepare a variety of correspondence, reports, policies, related field and ten (10) years of of pipeline, water is procured from four (4) sources: Board of Directors, the General procedures, and other written materials. progressively responsible manage- • Deep freshwater wells located in National City ment and administrative experience Manager is responsible for the • Respond to and resolve difficult resident inquiries and complaints. • Capture of local runoff in the Sweetwater River with subsequent functional supervision for overall in an organization similar to the • Supervise and participate in the preparation and administration of storage at Loveland Reservoir in Alpine, and Sweetwater Reservoir Authority operations and personnel, Authority, including at least five (5) the budgets, and presentations to the Boards. in Spring Valley administrative direction to the years of progressively responsible Assistant General Manager, Board • As directed by the Board, coordinate Authority activities with state, management or supervisory expe- • San Diego Formation Wells in the lower Sweetwater River basin Secretary, and Administrative local, public, and private agencies. rience and working with elected • Purchase of imported water delivered by the San Diego County Assistant, and general or admin- officials, and knowledgeable in wa- Water Authority and the Metropolitan Water District istrative direction to department THE IDEAL CANDIDATE ter management, distribution, and heads. regulatory compliance; a Master’s The governing board of the Authority is seeking a visionary General THE COMMUNITY degree in a closely related field is Essential functions of the position Manager with an open and collaborative management style. The ideal highly desirable. The Authority’s service area covers the Cities of National City, portions include, but are not limited to: candidate will provide clear direction and strategic planning for the of the City of Chula Vista, and portions of the unincorporated County Authority. A proven history of encouraging innovation and promoting • Direct and participate in the de- THE COMPENSATION of San Diego including Bonita and Lincoln Acres—all part of the South ongoing business process improvements will be valued in velopment and implementation Bay, in southwestern San Diego County. Its boundaries are generally the selected candidate. The ideal candidate will possess The monthly salary range for of goals, objectives, and policies the San Diego Bay and City of Coronado to the west, south San a broad knowledge of business and public operations, the General Manager is de- and procedures for the Authority Diego, and Interstate 8 to the east. expertise in California water issues, seasoned profes- pendent upon the qualifi- and SBID. cations and experience The region is served by four school districts with approximately sional judgement, and superior communication skills. • Provide a comprehensive program of the selected individ- fourteen high schools, fourteen middle schools, and numerous The incoming General Manager will have a col- of staff and technical assistance ual. The Authority offers elementary schools. Charter and private schools are also available. laborative style that allows for building and to the Authority and SBID Boards; a competitive bene- Located in Chula Vista is Southwestern College, a two-year maintaining relationships with local, state, and attending Authority and SBID fits package, which community college and feeder school regional agencies, as well as community stake- meetings as required. includes: to University of California, San holders and customers. The successful candidate Diego and San Diego State • Confer with and advise depart- will be politically astute, yet apolitical. Building Health Insurance — The University. ment heads and supervisory trust with the Authority’s Board and customers will be Authority offers an Aetna HMO and a Kaiser plan for Known as the gateway subordinates on problems related an important part of the next General Manager’s job. all full-time employees and to Baja California, this to the operation, design, and The General Manager will be a strong advocate for the their dependents. The premium area offers a number construction of water works Authority. An honest, ethical, open, and respectful individual paid by the employee depends of exciting attrac- systems, and the interpretation is sought. The incoming General Manager