Open Recruitment for General Manager Position

The Kensington Police Protection and Community Services District (KPPCSD) is a special district located in Contra Costa County. We have a Police department, administration department, parks department, community center, and manage a solid waste contract for the residents of Kensington. KPPCSD is governed by a 5 person elected board and is located in the public safety building with the Kensington Fire District. The General Manager will support all activities of the district. The annual operating budget is just under $4 million per year and is mostly dependent on property tax revenue.

KPPCSD is seeking a strong leader and experienced manager to provide effective leadership while coordinating the activities of a municipal organization. The ideal candidate will be a strategic visionary with an innovative mindset who can take a creative approach to solving problems and managing the long-term goals of the District. The District is looking for a positive change agent adept at motivating, developing and evaluating across the organization, and committed to building a community-wide culture of teamwork, trust, and cooperation. The incoming General Manager will be someone willing to make a long term, professional and personal commitment to the community.

The ideal candidate will be an action-oriented leader who welcomes a diversity of projects and can effectively collaborate with staff and community partners to produce results.  An experienced project manager with an adaptable management style, he/she will also have the proven ability to effectively pivot when necessary. Ten years of progressively responsible experience in municipal government, including five years of management and supervisory experience as well as a Bachelor’s degree is required. A Master’s degree is desirable. This is an hourly, part time position. The rate of pay is $95/hour. Please send your CV and a letter of interest to Katherine Korsak (redacted).