1.Opportunities & Priorities: What are the most significant opportunities/challenges facing the SFPUC that will require the next General Manager’s attention? Choose up to 5 only.

Strengthen Financial Sustainability – Improve financial stewardship while balancing affordability and long-term fiscal health.

Advance Infrastructure & System Resilience – Address critical infrastructure needs and strengthen the long-term reliability and resilience of SFPUC systems.

Build Greater Transparency & Public Trust – Enhance transparency, communication, accountability, and public confidence in SFPUC.

Establish a Long-Term Strategic Vision – Develop a clear vision and strategic direction that positions SFPUC for future challenges and opportunities.

Advance Climate & Environmental Leadership – Build on SFPUC’s climate leadership while integrating environmental sustainability into long-term decision-making.

Strengthen Regulatory & Government Partnerships – Build effective relationships with federal, state, local, and regulatory partners to advance SFPUC priorities.

Deepen Community & Stakeholder Engagement – Create stronger connections and alignment among customers, communities, employees, elected officials, and other stakeholders.

Enhance Customer Service & Equity – Identify opportunities to improve the customer experience and ensure reliable, equitable access to essential services.

Other (please specify)

2.Ideal Candidate: What are the top attributes the General Manager must exhibit to be successful? Choose up to 5 only.

Fiscal & Financial Stewardship – Proven ability to manage budgets, operating costs, and expenditures responsibly.

Capital Project Leadership – Experience delivering successful, cost-effective capital projects and overseeing capital investments.

Utility Affordability & Reliability – Ability to balance affordable rates with system reliability, regulatory compliance, climate goals, and infrastructure needs.

Strategic & Regulatory Leadership – Ability to align federal, state, and local priorities while ensuring regulatory compliance.

Workforce Leadership & Development – Ability to motivate, mentor, and develop a large and diverse workforce.

Stakeholder Relations & Negotiation – Strong negotiation skills and ability to build effective partnerships with key stakeholders.

Communication & Public Engagement – Ability to clearly and persuasively communicate complex operational, financial, and policy matters.

Collaborative Decision-Making – Ability to balance competing priorities and make sound decisions that support organizational sustainability and ratepayer value.

Other (please specify)

3.Any other information you would like the Commission to consider during this recruitment process? (Optional, Open ended/free response)