General Manager
Purissima Hills Water District

Purissima Hills Water District is seeking a General Manager. The General Manager serves as the Chief Executive Officer of the Purissima Hills Water District (PHWD), providing strategic leadership and operational oversight for all District functions. PHWD is a Special District dedicated to providing safe, reliable drinking water to approximately 6,400 residents and 10 institutional customers in Los Altos Hills. The District’s water is purchased from the San Francisco Public Utility Commission (SFPUC), which collects and stores pristine rain and snowmelt from the Sierra Nevada Mountains. This supply is known for its high quality and naturally soft characteristics; no groundwater is delivered to PHWD customers.

The next General Manager will be a proven leader who inspires collaboration and works closely with staff and the Board to address challenges while maintaining the financial stability of the Purissima Hills Water District. A compassionate yet business-minded professional, this individual will model fiscal responsibility, guide responsible capital improvement planning and implementation, and serve as a respected leader both within the District and among regional partners. Successful candidates will value relationship-building, excel at communication, and demonstrate the ability to engage positively and effectively with the Board, employees, customers, and business partners.

Location: Los Altos HIlls, California
Salary: Up to $273,000
Final filing date: First review of applications: November 17, 2025

Please make sure to have your Resume, Cover Letter, and List of References ready for upload before you start the application process. One combined document that includes all three items is preferred.