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    "description_html": "<strong>Job:</strong> Water Utility General Manager<br><strong>Location:</strong> Waukesha, WI<br><strong>Organization:</strong> Waukesha Water Utility<br><br><span style=\"font-size:12pt;\"><span style=\"font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;\"><span style=\"font-size:11pt;\">The Waukesha Water Utility is seeking an experienced, strategic, and collaborative leader to serve as its next <b>Water Utility General Manager.</b> Reporting directly to the Water Commission, this position is responsible for the overall leadership, management, and strategic direction of the Utility while ensuring the continued delivery of safe, reliable, and sustainable water service to the community.</span></span></span><br><br><span style=\"font-size:12pt;\"><span style=\"font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;\"><span style=\"font-size:11pt;\">This is an exceptional opportunity to lead a respected public water utility. The Water Utility General Manager will play a key role in shaping the Utility’s future through long-term planning, infrastructure investment, workforce development, and operational excellence, including leadership during a planned transition to a new facility and exploration of future service collaborative opportunities.</span></span></span><br><br><span style=\"font-size:12pt;\"><span style=\"font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;\"><span style=\"font-size:11pt;\">The successful candidate will be a visible and engaged leader, comfortable working with the Water Commission, City leadership, department heads, Utility staff, customers, and community stakeholders. This individual will regularly present information, respond to public inquiries, and represent the Utility in a variety of professional and community settings.</span></span></span><br><br><span style=\"font-size:12pt;\"><span style=\"font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;\"><b><span style=\"font-size:11pt;\">Key Responsibilities</span></b></span></span><ul><li class=\"MsoNoSpacing\" style=\"margin-left:8px;\"><span style=\"font-size:12pt;\"><span style=\"font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;\"><span style=\"font-size:11pt;\">Provide strategic leadership and direction for all water utility functions, including operations, engineering, customer service, finance, regulatory compliance, and administration</span></span></span></li><li class=\"MsoNoSpacing\" style=\"margin-left:8px;\"><span style=\"font-size:12pt;\"><span style=\"font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;\"><span style=\"font-size:11pt;\">Partner with the Water Commission to establish policies, priorities, and long-term strategic 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style=\"font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;\"><span style=\"font-size:11pt;\">Ensure compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local regulations governing public water systems</span></span></span></li><li class=\"MsoNoSpacing\" style=\"margin-left:8px;\"><span style=\"font-size:12pt;\"><span style=\"font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;\"><span style=\"font-size:11pt;\">Represent the Utility before the Water Commission, Common Council, regulatory agencies, and community organizations</span></span></span></li><li class=\"MsoNoSpacing\" style=\"margin-left:8px;\"><span style=\"font-size:12pt;\"><span style=\"font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;\"><span style=\"font-size:11pt;\">Address customer concerns and maintain strong relationships with community stakeholders</span></span></span></li><li class=\"MsoNoSpacing\" style=\"margin-left:8px;\"><span style=\"font-size:12pt;\"><span style=\"font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;\"><span style=\"font-size:11pt;\">Maintain a visible leadership presence across 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style=\"font-size:12pt;\"><span style=\"font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;\"><span style=\"font-size:11pt;\">Minimum of ten (10) years of progressively responsible leadership experience in utility operations or a closely related utility environment</span></span></span></li><li class=\"MsoNoSpacing\" style=\"margin-left:8px;\"><span style=\"font-size:12pt;\"><span style=\"font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;\"><span style=\"font-size:11pt;\">At least six (6) years of senior management or executive-level leadership experience</span></span></span></li><li class=\"MsoNoSpacing\" style=\"margin-left:8px;\"><span style=\"font-size:12pt;\"><span style=\"font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;\"><span style=\"font-size:11pt;\">Demonstrated experience in infrastructure planning, regulatory compliance, budgeting, and organizational leadership</span></span></span></li><li class=\"MsoNoSpacing\" style=\"margin-left:8px;\"><span style=\"font-size:12pt;\"><span style=\"font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;\"><span style=\"font-size:11pt;\">Experience working with and presenting to governing boards, elected officials, regulatory agencies, and public stakeholders</span></span></span></li><li class=\"MsoNoSpacing\" style=\"margin-left:8px;\"><span style=\"font-size:12pt;\"><span style=\"font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;\"><span style=\"font-size:11pt;\">Strong understanding of utility infrastructure, engineering principles, capital improvement planning, and asset management</span></span></span></li></ul><span style=\"font-size:12pt;\"><span style=\"font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;\"><b><span style=\"font-size:11pt;\">Preferred qualifications:</span></b></span></span><ul><li class=\"MsoNoSpacing\" style=\"margin-left:8px;\"><span style=\"font-size:12pt;\"><span style=\"font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;\"><span style=\"font-size:11pt;\">Master’s degree in Engineering or related field</span></span></span></li><li class=\"MsoNoSpacing\" style=\"margin-left:8px;\"><span style=\"font-size:12pt;\"><span style=\"font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;\"><span style=\"font-size:11pt;\">Experience leading organizational change</span></span></span></li></ul><span style=\"font-size:12pt;\"><span style=\"font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;\"><b><span style=\"font-size:11pt;\">Compensation & Benefits</span></b></span></span><ul><li class=\"MsoNoSpacing\" style=\"margin-left:8px;\"><span style=\"font-size:12pt;\"><span style=\"font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;\"><span style=\"font-size:11pt;\">Annual salary range: $143,620 – $215,431 (commensurate with qualifications and experience) </span></span></span></li><li class=\"MsoNoSpacing\" style=\"margin-left:8px;\"><span style=\"font-size:12pt;\"><span style=\"font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;\"><span style=\"font-size:11pt;\">Health and dental benefits </span></span></span></li><li class=\"MsoNoSpacing\" style=\"margin-left:8px;\"><span style=\"font-size:12pt;\"><span style=\"font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;\"><span style=\"font-size:11pt;\">Participation in a defined benefit pension plan and an optional 457(b) deferred compensation plan</span></span></span></li></ul><span style=\"font-size:12pt;\"><span style=\"font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;\"><i><span style=\"font-size:11pt;\">The Waukesha Water Utility is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace.</span></i></span></span><br><br><br><br> <p><strong>We Make it Easy</strong></p>\n\n<p><em>Founded in 1901, MRA is a nonprofit employer association that serves more </em><em>than 4,000 employers, covering more than one million employees.</em></p>\n\n<p> </p>\n\n<p><em>As one of the largest employer associations in the nation, MRA helps its member organizations thrive by offering the most comprehensive assortment of HR services, information, education, and resources to help build successful workplaces and a powerful workforce.</em></p>\n\n<p><em>We partner with these companies working directly with their HR department and leadership to hire their 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      "description": "<strong>Job:</strong> Water Utility General Manager<br><strong>Location:</strong> Waukesha, WI<br><strong>Organization:</strong> Waukesha Water Utility<br><br><span style=\"font-size:12pt;\"><span style=\"font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;\"><span style=\"font-size:11pt;\">The Waukesha Water Utility is seeking an experienced, strategic, and collaborative leader to serve as its next <b>Water Utility General Manager.</b> Reporting directly to the Water Commission, this position is responsible for the overall leadership, management, and strategic direction of the Utility while ensuring the continued delivery of safe, reliable, and sustainable water service to the community.</span></span></span><br><br><span style=\"font-size:12pt;\"><span style=\"font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;\"><span style=\"font-size:11pt;\">This is an exceptional opportunity to lead a respected public water utility. The Water Utility General Manager will play a key role in shaping the Utility’s future through long-term planning, infrastructure investment, workforce development, and operational excellence, including leadership during a planned transition to a new facility and exploration of future service collaborative opportunities.</span></span></span><br><br><span style=\"font-size:12pt;\"><span style=\"font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;\"><span style=\"font-size:11pt;\">The successful candidate will be a visible and engaged leader, comfortable working with the Water Commission, City leadership, department heads, Utility staff, customers, and community stakeholders. 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