General Manager (GM)

The West Allen Parish Water District is accepting resumes and applications for the position of General Manager. This position is responsible for managing critical infrastructure that provides drinking water to approximately 1,400 customers. Areas of responsibility include:Communicate and interact effectively both with diverse individuals and with large groups of people with conflicting interestsPlan, organize, schedule and coordinate activities and set priorities under changing conditionsEstablish and maintain effective, pleasant and cooperative working relationships with Board Members, employees, officials and the general publicCustomer problem resolutionSupervise, motivate, inspect and evaluate the work of employees and outside contractorsObtain a knowledge of the system layout and valve locationsThink through complex issues and recommend sound alternatives and solutionsWater resource and conservation managementNegotiating complicated contractsPrinciples and practices of business managementMultitaskingBe on 24 hour call with the possibility of extended hours of workDay-to-day maintenance, operations, structure and function of water distribution systemInvestigation of potential water theft and fraudulent activities and liaison with law enforcementPublic relations and interaction with news mediaRegulatory compliance and regulatory reporting complianceWorkforce training requirementsKnowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel The following qualifications are required for this position:Minimum High School DiplomaGEDMust possess a Valid Driver's LicenseSomeone that lives within the district or willing to move into the districtBe capable of acquiring Level 2 Operator licenses in under 2 yearsBe able to pass a background checkStrong initiative and the ability to work independently with limited directionSuperior organizational skills and the ability to work under pressure and meet deadlinesAble to work with members of the public under conditions of conflictAble to work well with fellow employees, the governing board and outside agency representativesExcellent ability to communicate in both verbal and written formSupportive of Policy & Procedures ManualOpen communication with board Benefits:Fully paid healthdentalvision insurance on first day of hire for employeeAflac policy paid up to $50monthTwelve paid holidaysTen paid sick days per yearPaid vacation days according to years of serviceThree paid personal daysyearOvertime pay at time and a halfPay commensurate with experience and qualificationsrecblid f08s368dwgr9uu5iw5qaf1ixhrdgid

Created: 2025-02-27