Operations Manager

Kirkwood Meadows Public Utility District, California – Operations Manager Kirkwood Meadows Public Utility District is seeking a hands‑on Operations Manager to oversee essential utility and community services in a unique mountain setting. The role leads daily and seasonal operations across electric, propane, water, wastewater, snow removal, parks, and employee housing while promoting safety, reliability, teamwork, and responsive public service. Responsibilities Plan, direct, and coordinate District operations, including electric, propane, water, wastewater, snow removal, parks, and employee housing. Ensure safe, compliant, and reliable service delivery consistent with District policies and applicable regulations. Supervise, train, schedule, and evaluate assigned staff while supporting a strong safety culture. Oversee operational planning, reporting, budgets, contractors, emergency response, and customer or agency coordination. Work Schedule Typical schedule is 7 am‑3:30 pm, 5 days a week. Days off may change due to seasonal demands or staffing needs. Qualifications At least 10 years of experience in water/wastewater or electric/propane utility operations. Six (6) years of management or supervisory experience in a public agency. Proven leadership skills, the ability to self‑direct, and the capacity to prioritize and lead capital and O&M projects for a public utility with an extremely small staff. Comfortable working in extreme weather conditions and a dynamic work environment. Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in Business Administration, Engineering, or Project Management. Valid Class C or higher driver’s license and a clean DMV report. Benefits & Compensation CalPERS Retirement: 2% at 62 for new enrollees in the CalPERS Pepra Plan. Health, Dental, Vision and EAP: 100% Medical for employees and 80% for dependents; 100% for Dental, Vision, EAP, and AirMedCare for all eligible new hires. Vacation: 10 vacation days per year for regular employees, increasing after 5 years of employment. Holidays: 5 paid holidays (New Year’s Day, Memorial Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving, Christmas Day) plus 5 floating holidays. Deferred Compensation: voluntary CalPERS Supplemental Income 457 Plan. Wellbeing Benefit/Ski Pass: annual reimbursement for the price of a Kirkwood Only Ski Pass for full‑time employees. Location Kirkwood, CA – Nestled high in the Sierra Nevada mountains, Kirkwood is a legendary, resort‑oriented community known for its pristine beauty and deep winter snowpack. #J-18808-Ljbffr CPS HR Consulting (Client Recruitments)