General Manager
- Salary: $213,344 USD Annually
- Salary Top:$263,638
- Negotiable/DOQ: Yes
- Apply By: May 30, 2026
- Full Time
- Administration and Management
- Parks and Recreation
- Public Works
- Sanitation and Solid Waste
- Water and Wastewater Treatment
- Executive
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Job Description
General Manager
Rancho Murieta Community Services District, California
The Rancho Murieta Community Services District is seeking an experienced, principled leader to serve as its next General Manager. Set in the wooded hills east of Sacramento, Rancho Murieta is a premier gated community spanning 3,500 acres along the Cosumnes River and home to approximately 5,900 residents. The District provides essential services including water, wastewater, drainage, solid waste, and 24/7 security, supported by a team of 34 employees.
The General Manager reports to a five‑member Board of Directors and serves as the District’s Chief Executive Officer, guiding daily operations, financial systems, regulatory compliance, and community relations.
The Ideal Candidate
The Board seeks a steady, ethical administrator with strong public‑sector knowledge and experience in utility or municipal operations. The successful candidate will be a hands‑on leader who values integrity, accountability, and proactive infrastructure management. Political awareness and collaborative leadership skills are essential. Experience in budgeting, capital planning, land development, staff mentorship, and interagency coordination is strongly desired.
Key Priorities
Key initiatives include rehabilitation of aging water and sewer infrastructure; advancement of the Integrated Water Master Plan; securing a reliable secondary water source; strengthening budgeting and fiscal transparency; restoring institutional knowledge; and supporting a positive governance and organizational culture.
Compensation & Benefits
Salary range: $213,344 – $263,638 annually, DOQ, plus CalPERS retirement (2% @ 55 Classic; 2% @ 62 PEPRA), health, dental, and vision insurance, vacation, sick leave, holidays, administrative leave, professional development support, and potential relocation assistance.
Apply by May 30, 2026
For more information, contact Executive Recruiter Carl Cahill at (866) 912‑1919, (650) 504‑3515, or carl@peckhamandmckenney.com.
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Job Requirements
see above
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Special Instructions
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ABOUT THE COMPANY
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Peckham & McKenney
Show moreWith over 50 years of combined experience in executive search, management and local government, Peckham & McKenney brings a high level of understanding and service to their clients and candidates.
Peckham & McKenney provides Executive Search and Consulting services to local government agencies throughout the Western United States and is headquartered in Sacramento, CA, with an office in Lake Tahoe and a presence in Denver, CO.
Peckham & McKenney was established on the premise that an executive search and consulting firm must be dedicated to providing its clients and candidates with professional service, as well as a personal, hands-on approach. Our business philosophy centers upon the understanding that this is a "people" oriented industry and that attention to others' needs is the key to providing excellent customer service. Not only are we committed to providing our clients with well-qualified candidates, but we also take pride in treating both clients and candidates with the utmost respect that they deserve.
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