What are the responsibilities and job description for the Assistant General Manager position at Goleta Sanitary District?

mission and personally exemplify the District’s values.
Familiarity with Federal and State laws, rules, and
regulations regarding personnel administration, fair
employment, hiring processes, progressive disciplinary
methods, workers compensation, benefit administration,
the Americans with Disabilities Act, and the California
Environmental Quality Act, as well as public purchasing
and public project contracting requirements, are essential.

Qualified candidates will possess a Bachelor of Arts or
Science degree in Engineering, Public Administration,
Business Management, Economics, or related field of study
from an accredited four-year university or college, along with
broad and extensive work experience in public sector manage-
ment with positions requiring the responsibility for the formulation
and implementation of programs, fiscal systems and services. A ASSISTANT
minimum of seven (7) years of experience in management of municipal GENERAL
infrastructure or similar public sector experience is required. Possession
of a master’s degree in public administration from an accredited TO APPLY MANAGER
university or college and/or registration as a Civil Engineer in the State of
California is highly desired. If you are interested in this out-

standing opportunity, please apply

THE online at:

COMPENSATION www.bobmurrayassoc.com
Filing Deadline:

The annual salary range for the AGM position is $193,253 – $246,415. April 25, 2025
Placement within this range is dependent upon experience and qualifications.
The Board of Directors will be considering a Cost-of-Living adjustment in Following the closing date, resumes

July 2025. The District also provides an excellent benefits package that will be screened according to the

includes generous time off, a fully paid health insurance option for the qualifications outlined above. The

employee and his or her family, a paid dental and vision plan, a paid most qualified candidates will be

retirement health plan for the employee and his or her spouse and invited to personal interviews with

dependents (depending on years of service), and much more. Bob Murray & Associates. A select
group of candidates will be asked

For a complete list of benefits visit the District’s website: to provide references once it is
https://goletasanitary.org/ anticipated that they may be rec-

Retirement – The District participates in the California Public Retirement ommended as finalists. References
System (CalPERS). Newer participants in CalPERS, hired after January 1, 2013, will be contacted only following
are subject to the California Public Employee Pension Reform Act candidate approval. Finalist interviews
(PEPRA) and have a benefit formula of 2% at 62. For more information will be held with the Goleta Sanitary
consult the CalPERS website or contact the District: District. Candidates will be advised of

https://www.calpers.ca.gov/life-events/new-calpers-member the status of the recruitment following
selection of the AGM.

If you have any questions, please do
not hesitate to call Ms. Yasmin Beers:

(916) 784-9080

THE COMMUNITY The Directors are members of the the general accounting activities THE IDEAL
community they represent. The of the District, including expen-

Located in southern California on the District undergoes independent audits diture tracking, year-end clos- CANDIDATE
south coast of Santa Barbara County, and remains accountable to state ings, budget preparation, The Goleta Sanitary District is seeking
the Goleta Valley is home to over 32,000 oversight and public transparency. and the annual audit. The an innovative, collaborative leader as
residents and stretches approximately 8 As such, the award-winning District is AGM oversees manage- the next Assistant General Manager.
square miles along the beautiful south coast, recognized at the highest level as a ment information system The ideal candidate will know how
within a narrow coastal plain of exceptional natural District of Distinction by the California activities related to the to manage, inspire, and lead a
beauty between the Santa Ynez Mountains and the Association of Special Districts. maintenance of financial high-functioning team and facilitate
Pacific Ocean. The Goleta Valley has a mediterranean climate and records management organizational innovation and ex-
influenced by maritime winds from the Pacific Ocean with moderate THE OPPORTUNITY systems. Essential to this role cellence. The incoming AGM must
to average temperatures year-round. The community enjoys a high The District’s current General Manager is maintaining knowledge of be well versed in developing and
quality of life and safe communities and neighborhoods. The area is was hired as an Assistant General and familiarity with all activities implementing departmental policies
home to an Old Town commercial district, shopping centers, wineries, Manager (AGM) in 2014 and is of the District and the GM’s and procedures as well as preparing
local farmers’ markets, and beautiful scenic ocean and mountain scheduled to retire at the end of current functions and workload in and administering departmental
views. The captivating Goleta Valley offers various recreational activities 2026. Hiring a new AGM at this time order to act in his/her absence. The AGM budgets. Knowledge of the principles
such as hiking, cycling, bird watching, deep sea fishing, snorkeling, is part of the District’s General is responsible for maintaining the District’s and practices of public administration
scuba diving, and surfing. A variety of fresh, local cuisine, and award- Manager (GM) succession plan. The permanent records, Board policies, and administrative procedures. as applicable to the operation of a
winning craft beers and wine can be found abundantly throughout the individual selected for this position Other duties include but are not limited to: special district in California as well
region. The Goleta Sanitary District is located adjacent to the Santa Barbara will be working closely with the GM as the principles and practices of
Airport, and close to the Goleta Beach Park and the University of California, over the next 18 months and would • Coordinating with department supervisors to identify and define actual capital project management and
Santa Barbara, which is one of the leading research universities in America be in a good position to be considered or potential issues and problems, establish criteria, evaluate alternatives, financing are essential. Candidates
and alma mater to six Nobel Prize winners. As a result, the community is as a potential candidate for the GM and make recommendations to the GM to resolve any problems. must be well versed in executive
home to a number of high technology businesses specializing in aerospace, position in 2027. • Analyzing existing operating procedures and policies recommending level leadership and management biochemistry, environmental science, information technology, and nano-
technology. THE POSITION revisions or new procedures to promote efficient, effective and skills as well as possess the ability

consistent service. to establish and maintain positive

THE DISTRICT Under the general direction of the GM, and effective working relationships
the AGM performs a wide variety of • Interpreting policies and providing staff direction on policies, procedures at all levels of the organization and

The Goleta Sanitary District consists of the unincorporated area of the functions and oversees various and permit revisions. with external stakeholders. Excellent
Goleta Valley immediately west of and adjacent to the City of Santa programs related to the administration verbal and written communication
Barbara, and a portion of the City of Goleta around and east of the and management of the District’s • Directing policy and fiscal studies. Analyzing data, preparing skills, including the ability to make
Santa Barbara Municipal Airport. As a regional treatment facility, the wastewater collection system, treat- detailed reports, proposing solutions, and making effective, tactful presentations
Goleta Sanitary District’s combined service area includes most of the ment plant, and recycled water presentations to the Board and other groups on a to a variety of audiences,
Goleta Valley. The areas the District provides wastewater treatment to facilities. In coordination with the variety of subjects. are required. Candidates
include the homes and businesses within the Goleta West Sanitary GM, the AGM plans, organizes, directs, • Reviewing District contracts for conformance with must possess the ability District, portions of the City of Goleta, the University of California, Santa and reviews the activities and op- to develop and imple-
Barbara, the community of Isla Vista, part of the County of Santa applicable policies and legal standards and erations of all District facilities and ment long range stra-
Barbara, and the City of Santa Barbara’s Municipal Airport. The total negotiating and administering consultant and coordinates the activities and pro- tegic plans as well as
areas combined have a population of about 80,000. Partnerships with service contracts. grams of all District departments conduct research and
these entities mean that while the collection happens elsewhere, all and outside agencies. The AGM • Analyzing problems, proposing solutions, eliciting solve complex prob-
of the wastewater comes to the regional also assists the GM in carrying out the cooperation of others, and negotiating effec- lems.
resource recovery facility to be directives of the Board. The AGM tively using professional interpersonal relations The incoming AGM must
treated, purified, and either provides direction to other senior skills. have in-depth knowledge
discharged or sent to the management staff and exercises of governmental policies,
community for reuse. The direct supervision over supervisory, • Reading, analyzing, and interpreting general business procedures, ethical requirements,
District is governed by an professional, technical, and admin- periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or and legal constraints relevant to
elected Board of Direc- istrative support staff. This position governmental regulations. public sector management. The
tors which is account- assists with the District’s recruitment,
able to the public. • Writing reports, business correspondence, and procedure ability to interpret and apply Federal, selection, classification, and com-

manuals. State, local and District procedures,
pensation and benefits programs. rules and regulations is essential.
The AGM is responsible for plan- Candidates should consult the full job description for Candidates must exhibit commitment
ning, organizing, and overseeing more information. to the achievement of the District’s