Gneral Manager

General Manager Edwards Aquifer Authority San Antonio, Texas Salary is commensurate and based on experience. The Edwards Aquifer Authority is seeking qualified individuals interested in being considered for the position of General Manager for the Authority. The Edwards Aquifer Authority manages, enhances, and protects the Edwards Aquifer, one of the major groundwater systems in Texas serving approximately 1.7 million people. The General Manager reports directly to a Board of Directors and is responsible for the overall management and operations of the Edwards Aquifer Authority that includes an annual operating budget of approximately $14.8 million and 79 employees. Position requires a Master's degree in public and/or business administration, engineering, natural resources management or a closely related field plus ten years as a General Manager, Deputy General Manager or Assistant General Manager of an entity dealing with surface water, groundwater, or a related resource field; a thorough understanding of groundwater management or related water resources field; strong analytical and problem solving skills; ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing; ability to provide strong management and leadership skills, and exercise decision-making skills; experience in planning, budgeting and supervising a professional staff; ability to exercise initiative, independent judgment, and responsibility. For consideration send cover letter, resume, and salary history no later than November 30, 2009 to: Edwards Aquifer Authority, General Manager Search, Attn: Felix Marquez, Administration Officer, 1615 N. St. Mary's St., San Antonio, TX 78215, fax to (210) 299-5084, email to [Click Here to Email Your Resumé] or call (210) 222-2204. Applicants for this position selected as finalists will be subject to an education verification/criminal history/credit/driver's record checks prior to interview. Under the Texas Public Information Act, information from your resume may be subject to release to the public at any time during the process. Position profile brochure is available for download at http://www.edwardsaquifer.org/pages/employment.htm EOE/Drug Test Required www.edwardsaquifer.org/ Web CB316171

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