General Manager

Organization: Willmar Municipal Utilities
Position: General Manager
Salary: $172,400 to $215,500
Application Deadline: August 13, 2024

Job Summary: As the chief administrative officer, this role involves managing and leading the Utility’s daily programs, operations, and services. Reporting to a seven-member Commission appointed by the Mayor and confirmed by the City Council, the General Manager develops effective relationships with the City of Willmar, partners, and agencies. Responsibilities include overseeing Utility departments to ensure efficient service delivery, participating in Commission and committee meetings, executing directives and policies, and leading strategic business planning, budget development, safety programs, and personnel administration. The General Manager also ensures compliance with relevant laws, rules, and regulations.

View the full position profile at https://www.ddahumanresources.com/active-searches.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business or Public Administration, Engineering, or a related field; a master’s degree is preferred.
• Eight (8) or more years of progressive experience in utility operations, preferably with a multi-utility municipal organization.
• At least five (5) years at a management level with administrative and operating responsibilities.

Apply

Visit https://daviddrown.hiringplatform.com/247646-willmar-municipal-utilities-general-manager/971651-application-form/en and complete the application process by August 13, 2024. Finalists will be selected on August 26, 2024, and final interviews will be held on September 13, 2024.

Please direct any questions to Liza Donabauer at liza@daviddrown.com or 612-920-3320 x111.