Employment Opportunity: General Manager

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Purissima Hills Water District (PHWD) is seeking an experienced professional to serve as its General Manager. Located in the scenic Los Altos Hills, California, the PHWD provides high-quality water service to its residential community and maintains a strong reputation for fiscal health and operational excellence.

The General Manager is the District’s Chief Executive Officer, reporting to the Board of Directors and overseeing all operations, staff, and services. This leader guides long-term planning, manages budgets and infrastructure, and represents PHWD in the community and with partner agencies—ensuring the continued delivery of safe, reliable water.

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The next General Manager will be a proven leader who inspires collaboration and works closely with staff and the Board to address challenges while maintaining the financial stability of the Purissima Hills Water District. A compassionate yet business-minded professional, this individual will model fiscal responsibility, guide responsible capital improvement planning and implementation, and serve as a respected leader both within the District and among regional partners.

For more information about this career opportunity at the PHWD, download the General Manager Recruitment brochure (PDF).


Application and Selection Procedure

This position is open until filled. To be considered for this exceptional career opportunity, submit your résumé, cover letter, and a list of six work-related references (two supervisors, two direct reports, and two colleagues) by the first résumé review date of November 17, 2025.

Résumé should reflect years and months of employment, beginning/ending dates, as well as size of staff and budgets you have managed.

To submit your application, please visit the CPS HR Consulting website.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION, CONTACT:

Fatima Nukic
CPS HR Consulting
fnukic@cpshr.us

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PHWD SALARY SCHEDULES

Current Salary Schedule (All Employees)