Experience: Candidate's qualifications, including prior experience in similar roles and responsibilities, especially in utilities management.

Work Approach: How the candidate plans to transition into the role and accomplish the key duties listed in the RFP (below) during the 2-year contracted period.

a.     Ongoing Administration & Management

               i.         Work with the Board Presidents to monthly Board meetings that set policy direction for both Districts and address fiduciary requirements.  Will participate  in every Board meeting in person or via Zoom.

              ii.         Oversee annual budget development and forecasting of funds needed and available for staffing, equipment, materials, and services.  Work with bookkeeper/ accountant and auditors to monitor/control expenditures, allocate resources, and monitor performance.

             iii.         Support the Operations Manager as s/he sets and adjusts operations priorities and ensures the availability of appropriate resources.  Monthly plant walkthrough / status updates of districts’ utilities health and performance needs

             iv.         Work with the Operations Manager to identify the need for grants / low interest loans.  Work with admin staff to complete and submit applications.

              v.         Evaluate current business processes and systems, refine procedures and systems to maximize operating efficiency and to establish and maintain controls.

             vi.         Ensure that the appropriate Personnel and Contracting/Procurement policies are in place and being followed.

           vii.         Coordinate with Consulting Forester and funding agencies to ensure that the contract requirements and District plan for Forest-Watershed Operations is being followed.

Note: Two-year and 12-year operations plans for the Forest-Watershed are in place along with funds for anticipated expenditure level through 2031.

          viii.         Work with the Board to provide necessary and appropriate outreach to the District rate payers to keep them informed.

b.     Organizational Assessment and Recommendations

Assess and make recommendations to the Boards about:

               i.         Long-term need for an Administrator,

              ii.         Skill sets / competencies and level of effort/ time requirements of an Administrator,

             iii.         Whether the Administrator should be an employee or contractor,

             iv.         Requisite skill sets / competencies for the positions of Operations Manager and District Operator.   Identify areas of opportunity to more effectively achieve Districts’ mission and goals.

              v.         Optimal organization/reporting structure for District Staffing

Within 18 months following contract award, provide draft findings to the Board outlining the assessment and recommendations for the above.  Within 22 months following contract,  provide a final report to the Boards based on Districts’ comments.

Work Presence: Intentions for time spent on site and working remotely

Rates and Fees: Per diem rates, along with any applicable travel, lodging, or other costs if the candidate is not located within commuting distance of the District.