The Summerland Sanitary District has  a new exciting job opportunity for a

 BUSINESS MANAGER

Compensation Range: $12,000 – $15,000, monthly, based on experience

Final Filing Date:  May 2, 2025, by 2:00 p.m.

 THE POSITION

The District Business Manager serves as the administrative and financial head of the District and is responsible for the implementation of the policies and directives set by the District’s Board of Directors, as well as the mandated legal purposes of the District.  Acts as the Clerk to the Board and Chief Financial Officer. The Business Manager will have to be someone who can operate at a strategic level and work hands-on on all matters within the job responsibilities.  The position is in person.    

About SUMMERLAND SANITARY DISTRICT

The Summerland Sanitary District provides sanitary sewer services for approximately 894 equivalent dwelling units in the community of Summerland. The District’s 300,000 GPD treatment plant was originally built in 1957, and it was upgraded in 1991. The treated effluent is discharged to the Pacific Ocean, under an NPDES permit issued by the Central Coast Regional Water Quality Control Board. Summerland’s collection system consists of approximately ten miles of main sewer lines and three lift stations. The District’s operating budget for 2024-25 is $1,212,757, and the staff is comprised of an Operations Manager, a Business Manager, and three WWTP Operators. The District is currently exploring possible consolidation with another agency, which could be a highly rewarding and engaging process for the Business Manager.

 RESPONSIBILITIES

• Advises the Board of Directors; recommends programs and policies required in the public interest; assists in public outreach and communications.
• Provides the Board of Directors with accurate and concise information and presentations to assist in timely and informed decisions. Prepares Board meeting agendas and meeting packages. Acts as Clerk of the Board.
• Plans, directs, oversees, and participates in the development of the District’s administrative operations and programs; oversees initiation and financial aspects of District contracts with outside vendors and consultants.
• Enforces and administers provisions of the ordinances, resolutions, and policies of the District. Ensures compliance with all relevant local, state, and federal laws, rules, and regulations.
• Prepares the annual District administrative budget for consideration by the Board and exercises budgetary control. Acts as Chief Financial Officer.
• Expends District funds prudently and conforms to the adopted budget, performs accounting functions, and assists during financial audits.
• Forecasts future income and expenditures to ensure the continued financial stability of the District, including assisting with rate studies or other financial studies.
• Provides customer service.
• In coordination with consulting engineers, the operations manager, and attorneys, coordinates the development, funding, and implementation of operation plans and long-term capital improvements.
• Represents the District in contract negotiations; and supervises the administration of contracts.
• Confers with legal counsel regarding revisions to the law and their implications on District ordinances, policies, and programs.
• Develops, implements, and interprets human resources and personnel policies. Manages bi-weekly payroll and all required payroll-related reports. Administers employee benefits programs and web and database management.
• Sets procedures to inspire and ensure a safe work environment.
• Other duties as assigned by the Board of Directors.

 EXPERIENCE, EDUCATION & TRAINING

The following requirements generally demonstrate possession of the minimum required knowledge and ability necessary to perform the duties of the position.

1. Bachelor’s degree with coursework in business or public administration, accounting, finance, human resources, or a related field strongly preferred.
2. Five years’ experience in the supervision of the full scope of administrative operations of a local district or public agency comparable in size and complexity to SSD.
3. The ability to read and speak English commensurate with the actual functions of the position.
4. Possession of a valid Class C Driver’s License and a driving record that is acceptable to the District’s insurance carrier.

 Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential duties of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential duties.

 While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to see, hear and speak.  The employee is frequently required to stand, walk, sit, reach with hands and arms, and use hands and fingers to handle or feel.  The employee is occasionally required to climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.  The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.  Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

 EMPLOYEE BENEFITS

• Health Insurance: Fully paid for employee
• Dental Insurance: Fully paid for employee
• Life Insurance: $20,000 policy
• Vacation Leave: 80 hrs. (1- 5 yrs.), 120 hrs (6-10 yrs.), 160 hrs (11-15 yrs), 200 hrs (15+ yrs.)
• Sick Leave: 13 days per year
• Holidays: 12 days per year (includes 1 Floating Holiday)
• Retirement Program: Santa Barbara County Retirement System (reciprocity with PERS)

 APPLICATION PROCESS

Final Filing Date; May 2, 2025, at 2:00 p.m.

To be considered for this career opportunity, please forward a letter of interest and your resume with three work-related references to [email protected]

            Board of Directors, Summerland Sanitary District

            P.O. Box 417, Summerland, CA 93067

For information, or inquiries you may contact Mar Souza at 805-637-7313.

 Selection Procedure:

After the final filing date, applications will be reviewed. Candidates with qualifications that best meet the needs of SSD will be invited to participate in an interview process. The SSD Board of Directors will make the final decision regarding a candidate’s eligibility. All applicants will be notified by email regarding further participation in the selection process. Travel costs are at the applicant’s expense. Applicants considered for appointment will be required to undergo a post-job offer, and a thorough background investigation.