BEXAR METROPOLITAN WATER DISTRICT
SAN ANTONIO, TEXAS
This is an exciting opportunity to live, work and lead in one of the most dynamic and culturally diverse cities in America. San Antonio is a thriving community that boasts a long and colorful history as well as exciting new growth in the technology field.
San Antonio’s geography and history are closely intertwined with its water supply. Situated in South Central Texas, people have been living near the springs and rivers of the area for thousands of years. When Spanish missionaries first explored the area in 1691, they encountered an already thriving community of Native Americans.
The Bexar Metropolitan Water District (BexarMet) was established by the Texas Legislature in 1945 and currently serves approximately 89,000 residential and commercial connections in Atascosa, Bexar, Comal and Medina counties. The BexarMet water utility is comprised of twenty-one separate water systems serving customers within the San Antonio city limits (60%) as well as customers in Somerset, Castle Hills, Hill Country Village, Hollywood Park, Bulverde, and portions of Converse.
BexarMet takes pride in having the most diverse water resources in the San Antonio region. The District draws water from six different ground and surface water sources ensuring sufficient water supplies for the future.
The ideal GM candidate will be an energetic, strong leader with turnaround management skills. Qualified candidates will demonstrate a solid understanding of water utility issues, public finance and accounting, organizational management skills, and be adept at improving operations through the use of new technology and management techniques. Additionally, qualified candidates must subscribe to high ethical and moral standards.
The desired General Manager will be a take-charge leader with the capability to attract and develop a professional, highly qualified staff and who can provide clear, consistent directives. The GM will be expected to instill pride and improve morale among the employees. The GM must also work effectively with an elected governing board while maintaining political neutrality.
Qualified candidates must possess a Bachelor's Degree in Business, Management, Public Administration, Engineering, or a related field from an institution certified by a nationally recognized accrediting agency. A Master’s Degree or a professional degree in a related field is preferred. Senior-level leadership or management experience directing a large public or private sector organization is preferred.
The starting salary for the General Manager position will range from the mid to high $100’s depending on the selected candidate’s experience and qualifications. In addition, an excellent fringe benefit package will be provided to the successful candidate. Reasonable relocation expense reimbursement can be negotiated at the time an employment offer is presented.
For additional information on this outstanding opportunity, please contact Gary W. Holland, Senior Vice-President, The Mercer Group, Inc. at 405-269-3445; gholland@mercergroupinc.com
Confidential resumes should be sent electronically to gholland@mercergroupinc.com. Website: www.mercergroupinc.com. Position currently open until filled.
The Bexar Metropolitan Water District is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The Bexar Metropolitan Water District does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, age, religion, ethnic origin, sexual preference or handicapped status.