New Holstein Utilities (NHU) is a municipally-owned and operated electric, water, water softening, and sanitary sewer utility serving approximately 2,700 customers in the City of New Holstein (WI) and five surrounding townships.  The utility strives to provide economically priced, reliable, and environmentally friendly services and programs.  New Holstein is located in northeast Wisconsin approximately 40 miles south of Green Bay and 70 miles north of Milwaukee.

NHU is seeking a General Manager who is the administrator and manager of the activities of the utility.  The individual is responsible for the day-to-day activities and the long-range planning of the utilities to ensure that NHU customers receive reliable and quality service in an efficient, cost-effective, and safe manner.

The General Manager reports to a five person Utilities Commission and is responsible for the performance of thirteen full-time employees (including three department supervisors) and three part-time staff.  The General Manager will assist in the development and oversight of the annual operating budget of approximately $7 million.

• Comprehensive knowledge of the technical aspects of electric, water and wastewater operations.
• Working knowledge of business software including Microsoft Office products.
• Critical thinking skills including strong analytical and problem solving skills.
• Strong listening, oral and written communication skills.
• Driven service orientation philosophy.
• Strong leadership capability.
• Interest in collaborative work environments.
• Strong with time management.
• Willingness to learn.
• Professional demeanor
• Initiative taker.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.