Executive Director

2 months ago

Sacramento, California, United States California Municipal Utilities Association Full time

The California Municipal Utilities Association (CMUA) seeks an Executive Director to drive the association toward achieving its mission and strategic objectives. This Executive Director will oversee a staff of seven, with five direct reports and an approximate budget of $3.8 million. The ideal candidate is an energetic and engaging leader responsible for overseeing the strategic and operational functions of CMUA, representing publicly owned electric and water utilities across California. This role involves actively overseeing advocacy efforts before legislative and regulatory bodies, promoting the fiscal health of the Association, expanding membership and value for existing members, and enhancing the Association's impact through effective communication and event organization. The Executive Director will build impactful relationships with a diverse membership and Board of Governors, lead a high-performing team, and possess excellent communication and leadership skills to navigate the complex utility landscape. Join a leading association dedicated to driving the future of public utilities and water agencies state-wide – apply today

The Executive Director will lead a staff of seven, five direct reports, and an approximate budget of $3.8 million while managing and enhancing the CMUA's strategic vision and operations. Furthermore, the association has outside consultant support in advocacy, communications, and member services. CMUA staff manages legislative, regulatory, and communication programs, ensuring that these programs effectively represent and advocate for the interests of California's publicly owned utilities and water agencies. By strategically growing membership, increasing the impact of valuable services, and championing major member events such as the Annual Conference and Capitol Day, this visionary leader will drive CMUA's long-term success and stability.

The Executive Director's primary responsibility is providing leadership while promoting the strategic direction of CMUA's advocacy efforts, member services, administrative oversight, and thought leadership in the public utility industry. The Executive Director will guide a team of expert advocates representing the members' interests before various legislative and regulatory bodies. The Executive Director must effectively provide testimony, deliver strategic policy analyses, and build coalitions to further the association's goals. Additionally, the Executive Director will serve as the key media contact, refining and delivering CMUA's messages to influence public opinion and legislative outcomes. This professional is expected to cultivate impactful relationships with a diverse membership base and the Board of Governors. This involves building consensus, supporting and furthering the membership's advocacy efforts, and fostering a high-performance team within the association to provide the best possible services. The Executive Director, in partnership with CMUA's Board of Governors, will drive the association towards achieving its mission and strategic objectives, operationally and administratively.

THE IDEAL CANDIDATE
CMUA seeks a leader with a strong understanding of the legislative and regulatory landscape affecting California public water and power utilities, prior experience with a membership-based association, and preferably a professional background in the utility industry. The ideal candidate is a visionary leader with a highly collaborative mindset and the ability to navigate the intricate dynamics of utility management and advocacy. The role requires a balance of strategic vision, operational expertise, and interpersonal skills to lead the association through the evolving challenges of California's energy and water sectors. By building bridges, modernizing current organizational practices, and fostering a flexible and inclusive environment, the Executive Director will ensure that CMUA continues to be an exceptional advocate for its members and a vital part of California's utility landscape. They must facilitate communication and collaboration between the public water and electric utilities and ensure a balance of advocacy efforts for both water and electric utilities.

This position demands an energetic and engaging professional with robust leadership abilities and a creative solutions-oriented mindset to navigate the complexities of a member-centric association. The Executive Director will demonstrate excellent written and verbal communication skills to articulate complex industry issues to various stakeholders, including legislators, regulators, and the public.

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MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Any combination of experience and training that would provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the required knowledge and abilities would be:

Education: Bachelor's degree in business, public administration, political science, communications, engineering, economics, or a related field. Experience: Fully qualified candidates will also possess at least ten years of progressively responsible experience in managerial, legislative, and/or administrative functions. Energy/Water Experience: Candidates should be familiar with and well-versed in energy and/or water issues. Experience working in the energy/water industry is valued. Possession of a valid California Class C Driver License required at the time of appointment.

Desirable:

Education: Master's Degree in business, public administration, political science, public policy, law, or a related field. Advocacy Experience: History of successfully working with and/or advocating before elected and appointed government officials representing a trade or professional organization, business, or other entity. Experience with Energy/Water Utilities: Prior work within the energy or water utility industry, and in association management.

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