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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. Filing Deadline: May 30, 2026 Resumes are acknowledged within 2 business days. By submitting an application and clicking "submit application" for this position, I agree to the terms of conditions here of the recruitment process facilitated by Peckham & McKenney Executive Search.