Goleta West Sanitary District

General Manager

Onsite - Santa Barbara, CA
$200K - $200K+ Annually
Full-Time
Application Deadline: 5/19/25

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

For more details and to apply, please visit: https://www.cpshr.us/recruitment/2483

Don’t miss out on this opportunity to make a significant impact.

For additional information contact:

Pam Derby

CPS HR Consulting

(916) 471-3126

or

Teddi Anderson

CPS HR Consulting

(916) 471-3439

tanderson@cpshr.us

To view an online brochure for this position visit: https://online.flipbuilder.com/kper/ogbe

Goleta West Sanitary District website: https://goletawest.org

Goleta West Sanitary District is an equal opportunity employer.

Recruiter Information:

Teddi Anderson