Finding Austin Energy's Next General Manager

Help us find Austin Energy’s next General Manager!

The City of Austin is recruiting for this key leadership position, and we want to hear from you about the qualities and experience that matter most to our community.

Your input will influence our selection process. Your responses will be compiled and shared with the City Management and the recruitment team to help evaluate candidates and ensure we find someone who can serve in the role.

Please take a few minutes to complete the survey and help us find the right leader for Austin Energy. You have until August 29, 2025, at 11:59 p.m.

Thank you for your participation.

How would you rate Austin Energy ?

1 = Poor, 5 = Excellent

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What is your top concern related to Austin Energy?

Low rates

Reliability and power quality

Environmental/sustainability issues

Other

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How important are the following qualities in selecting the next General Manager?

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Which of the following career experiences do you believe are most important for the next General Manager of Austin Energy?

(Please select up to 5)

What are the most effective ways the next General Manager should engage with the public?

(Select up to two)

Town halls and public meetings

Newsletters

Social media

Website updates

Press briefings

Surveys and feedback tools

Other

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What attributes have helped past Austin Energy General Managers succeed?

(Check all that apply)

Experience in public power or municipal utilities

Commitment to sustainability and climate goals

Responsiveness to residential customer needs

Ability to engage with Austin's diverse communities

Strong leadership and communication with City leaders

Understanding of the Texas energy market and regulations

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What qualities or attributes have been missing in past General Managers that the next leader should bring?

(Check all that apply)

Stronger community engagement and public transparency

Greater accountability and ethical leadership

More inclusive and equitable decision-making

Ability to adapt and lead through change

Clearer communication with the public and stakeholders

Vision to plan for long-term energy and climate challenges

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What specific local challenges should the next General Manager be aware of?

Demographic Questions

What is your Zip code?

How long have you lived in Austin?

What type of Austin Energy customer are you?

(Select all that apply)

Residential

Commercial

Industrial

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Do you rent or own your home or business property?

Rent

Own

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Finding Austin Energy's Next General Manager

Finding Austin Energy's Next General Manager

How would you rate Austin Energy ?

What is your top concern related to Austin Energy?

How important are the following qualities in selecting the next General Manager?

Which of the following career experiences do you believe are most important for the next General Manager of Austin Energy?

What should be the top three priorities for the next General Manager of Austin Energy?

What are the most effective ways the next General Manager should engage with the public?

What attributes have helped past Austin Energy General Managers succeed?

What qualities or attributes have been missing in past General Managers that the next leader should bring?

What specific local challenges should the next General Manager be aware of?

Demographic Questions

What is your age group?

What is your Zip code?

How long have you lived in Austin?

What type of Austin Energy customer are you?

Do you rent or own your home or business property?

Finding Austin Energy's Next General Manager

Finding Austin Energy's Next General Manager

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How would you rate Austin Energy ?

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What is your top concern related to Austin Energy?

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How important are the following qualities in selecting the next General Manager?

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Which of the following career experiences do you believe are most important for the next General Manager of Austin Energy?

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What should be the top three priorities for the next General Manager of Austin Energy?

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What are the most effective ways the next General Manager should engage with the public?

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What attributes have helped past Austin Energy General Managers succeed?

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What qualities or attributes have been missing in past General Managers that the next leader should bring?

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What specific local challenges should the next General Manager be aware of?

Demographic Questions

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What is your age group?

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What is your Zip code?

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How long have you lived in Austin?

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What type of Austin Energy customer are you?

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Do you rent or own your home or business property?