General Manager (GM)

Gila Valley Irrigation District — Manager & Executive Secretary 

The Board of Directors of the Gila Valley Irrigation District is accepting applications for the combined position of Manager and Executive Secretary. This is a full-time, hands-on leadership and administrative role responsible for daily operational oversight, fiscal management, record keeping, and providing direct support to the Board. Ideal candidates will be proactive, organized, and comfortable working in a small-district environment where technical, administrative and public-facing duties are combined.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Provide day-to-day management of district operations and serve as the primary administrative contact for the Board of Directors.


• Prepare, maintain and reconcile accounting records; manage budgets, financial reports, and audits.


• Act as executive secretary: prepare meeting agendas, minutes, correspondence, and official records.


• Use computer applications (Microsoft Excel and Word) for financial tracking, reporting, and document preparation.


• Maintain and update district databases and maps; interpret maps and spatial information relevant to irrigation operations.

Qualifications and Skills: Strong accounting fundamentals, excellent writing and communication skills, advanced proficiency with Excel and Word, experience with database management, and comfort interpreting maps and spatial data. Candidates should be self-directed, detail-oriented, and able to manage multiple priorities.

Please submit your resume by mail or email. (No calls or walk-ins please). Applications will be accepted until 5:00 PM on October 5, 2026. Late submissions will not be considered.

Manager Search Committee
Gila Valley Irrigation District
620 South Fifth Avenue
Safford, Arizona 85546
Email: [email protected]