Under the general direction of the Board of Trustees, the General Manager assumes full responsibility for the operation and management of the Incline Village General Improvement District (IVGID). The General Manager is responsible for the implementation and efficient execution of District policies, procedures, resolutions and ordinances, as well as the oversight of the performance of IVGID’s fifty plus million dollar annual budget.
Established in 1961 by Washoe County under Nevada Revised Statute, Chapter 318, the Incline Village General Improvement District (IVGID) was chartered to provide water, sewer, trash and recreation services for the Incline Village and Crystal Bay communities. Governed by an elected Board of Trustees, acting on behalf of the electorate to set policy and determine strategies for accomplishing the charter. Within statute limits, IVGID is empowered to determine what facilities and services to offer that preserve or enhance the general health, safety and welfare of the community.
Located on the north shore of beautiful Lake Tahoe, the community includes approximately 9,400 parcels in an unincorporated rural area of Washoe County that enjoys a variety of year-round amenities. The approximately 900 year-round and seasonal employees include a Senior Leadership Team generally responsible for the Administration, Public Works, Parks & Recreation, Ski, Golf, Events & Catering, and Food & Beverage day-to-day operations.
Hiring an innovative, dedicated and responsive professional with a proven track record of effective strategic management and excellent collaboration and communication skills. A strong leader with ethical standards to inspire teamwork and collaboration, while serving as a role model and mentor to all staff. This candidate will work to ensure careful compliance with District policies, practices and procedures, and applicable State, Federal and regional laws and regulations while managing diverse operations.
Responsibilities Include
• Oversee District operations and management, including property, activities, staff, business and operations. As chief executive officer, responsible for all services, programs, budgets and overall operational and financial performance.
• Apply Board established policies into day-to-day practices. Provide leadership and strategic thinking to develop and implement operational goals, objectives, policies, capital improvement programs and services. Ensuring customer-service focused environment that supports achieving the District’s mission, plans, objectives and values.
• Develop and present policy recommendations to the Board for approval and implement Board policies and directives. Direct District operation and management in compliance with Ordinances, Resolutions, Regulations, Long Range Principles, Strategic Plans, Policies and Practices.
• Implement personnel rules and regulations, recommend staffing levels and maintain direct, day-to-day supervision over District employees. Supervision includes hire, fire, motivate, discipline evaluate, promote, demote, transfer and train; all subject to established personnel policies, union contracts, Board policy and generally accepted personnel practices.
• Support District management and identify operating issues both departmentally and Districtwide; analyze alternatives and initiate solutions through effective leadership, collaboration and communication. Participates in developing departmental strategic management and business plans to achieve desired outcome as directed by the Board.
• Negotiate and manage contracts and agreements to ensure oversight of deliverables, deadlines, contract terms and conditions to ensure compliance. This includes labor negotiation with identified union bargaining units and directing staff in preparation, award and administration of service, main-tenance, construction, concessionaire, material and other necessary contracts.
• Set Senior Leadership Team direction with preparation and administration of the annual operating budget, strategic planning, long range financial planning and capital improvement programs for Board approval.
• With Board support and guidance, represents IVGID to the community, media and other entities, organizations and government agencies at the local, regional, state and federal level in a positive and professional manner. Remains informed on the latest developments within the District, county and region.
Qualifications Include:
• Related Bachelor’s degree (Public Administration, Business, Finance, Accounting, Engineering) with a Master’s degree (Public or Business Administration) strongly preferred.
• Ten (10) years related, increasingly responsible management in a customer service driven and multi-functional environment.
• Experience within a municipal, governmental, community-based organization managing hospitality related divisions, and recreational service environment is helpful, though experience in a senior leadership role within the private sector will also be considered.
• Successful management of disparate disciplines (finance, engineering, operations, administration, recreation, food and beverage and marketing) within a municipal, governmental, community-based organization or recreational service environment helpful.
• Executive leadership of hospitality related businesses (weddings and events, catering, food and beverage) is preferred but not required.
• Experience reporting to a publicly elected Board and providing public services subject to public scrutiny is preferred, but not required.
The District offers a fantastic and competitive total compensation package to compliment working at one of the most beautiful locations in North America – Lake Tahoe.
• $240,000 - $300,000 annual, depending on qualifications. (Nevada does not have a State Income Tax)
• District paid group medical, dental, vision and prescription for employee and percent for eligible employees.
• District paid short-term and long-term disability insurance.
• District paid $50,000 life insurance for employee.
• Section 125 Flexible Spending Account and supplemental insurance options.
• 401(a) Pension with 13.3% of employee salary District contribution and 457(b) Deferred Compensation 8% District contribution with employee option to contribute additional amount.
• Eleven holidays and monthly accrual of sick and vacation leave.
• Recreation access to: Incline Recreation Center (indoor pool, fitness area, gym), Incline Tennis & Pickleball Center (8 tennis and 15 pickleball courts), Incline Golf Courses (two 18-hole courses, driving range, pro shop), Diamond Peak Ski Resort (655 acres of groomed and tree skiing trails).
This position is OPEN UNTIL FILLED. Required District application and cover letter and a detailed resume are to be submitted www.yourtahoeplace.com/jobs
Contact IVGID HR - jobs@yourtahoeplace.com or 775-832-1100
Candidate info. will be screened utilizing the position criteria & the most highly qualified will be invited to participate in the selection process. If selected, the process will include phone interviews with appointed staff & final interviews with the Board of Trustees during an open, public meeting, in compliance with NRS 241.031.
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