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California Association of Sanitation Agencies • A knowledge of current environmental issues facing

California and the skillset to address them.
Executive Director • Experience, skill, and passion around building and

enabling business process improvements to keep
CASA a modern and progressive organization. The
ability to identify opportunities and pinpoint problems
to maximize efficiency and deliver quality customer
service. A track record of engaging employees in
CASA is looking for an Executive Director with ABOUT THE POSITION process improvement efforts.
the poise and charisma to be the external Under the general direction of a 13-member Board of • Demonstrated experience in personnel management
voice of the Association and its constituents; Directors, the Executive Director will serve as Chief that displays a balanced approach between equity
the political astuteness to understand the Executive Officer of the Association. They will be and firm decision-making while acknowledging
and recognizing performance accomplishment and
perspective of others and the ability to forward responsible for the implementation and enforcement of THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR success.
the interests of the Association. all Association policies and procedures, the conduct of • Directs and coordinates the development and • Active and genuine commitment to managing
all financial activities and the efficient and economical implementation of goals, objectives, personnel
ABOUT CASA performance of the Association’s operations. and programs for the Board of Directors and the diversity in the workplace and encouraging high
performing teams.
Association;
CASA as an Association has been a leader for water The Executive Director will set the framework by which the • Plans, organizes, administers, coordinates and
Association faces issues, with a focus on environmental
agencies for over 60 years. Dedicated to advancing solutions, and setting the tone for the greater California evaluates the work of the Association in accordance MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
wastewater interests, including the recycling of industry. Other important aspects will be health protection with applicable laws, ordinances, and regulations, Equivalent to graduation from a four-year college or
wastewater into usable water, generation of renewable and rate regulation. and adopted policies and objectives of the Board of university with major coursework in business, public
energy, biosolids and other valuable resources. Directors. administration, engineering, finance, public policy,

CASA represents over 100 public agencies. Members • Acts as the official representative of the Association management, or a related field, and five (5) years of
include agencies that are involved in the collection, and the Board of Directors in meetings with management or administrative experience in a public
treatment or disposal of wastewater, and resource governmental agencies, community groups, and agency or legislative advocacy setting. Possession of
recovery or water recycling. Membership has grown to various businesses, professional, educational, an appropriate Master’s or Juris Doctorate degree and
include over 80 associate entities also involved in the regulatory and legislative organizations through experience in working with a Board or Council is desirable.
water quality field. attendance at conferences, making presentations and
participation on panels at conferences and seminars. LICENSE
MISSION • Jointly, with the President and/or Secretary Treasurer, Valid California class C driver’s license with satisfactory
CASA provides leadership, advocacy and information to transmits official correspondence of the Association, driving record may be required to effectively meet the
its members, legislators and the public and promotes and jointly, with designated officers, executes legal mobility demands of the position.
partnerships on clean water and beneficial reuse issues documents.
that protect public health and the environment. • Serves as the spokesperson and liaison for all media COMPENSATION & BENEFITS
inquiries on Association efforts and clean water The base salary for this position will be $195,000 to
VISION issues. $225,000 annually depending on qualifications.

CASA is the most trusted and valued influence on clean • Provides for the investigation and resolution of For more information on benefits, please visit K&
water and renewable resource law, regulation and policy complaints regarding the administration of and Recruiting’s site at: http://koffassociates.com/jobs.
on issues important to CASA members and the public services provided by the Association.
they serve. • Oversees the selection, training, professional APPLICATION PROCESS
development, and work evaluation of Association
staff and professional service providers; oversees To apply for this outstanding opportunity, please visit
the implementation of effective employee relations http://koffassociates.com/jobs. You may also mail your
and related programs; provides policy guidance and cover letter and resume to Koff & Associates, 2835
interpretation to staff. Seventh Street, Berkeley, CA 94710.If you have any
questions, please email the Koff & Associates recruitment
THE IDEAL CANDIDATE POSSESSES representative, Richard O’Donnell, at rodonnell@

• A progressive management style with the experience koffassociates.com.
necessary to direct a highly visible Association. Deadline to apply is Monday, May 20th.
• The ability to quickly analyze situations, identify
the most critical issues, and develop priorities and
appropriate course of action.

CASA is an equal employment employer encouraging workforce diversity.