Director of Operations - Water District

Initial Review Date for Applications: July 1, 2025

DEFINITION

Under administrative direction of the General Manager, the Director of Operations

performs responsible managerial, administrative and supervisory work in planning and

directing the operation and maintenance of water and wastewater systems; provides

highly complex staff assistance to the General Manager; and performs other related duties as required.

CLASS CHARACTERISTICS

The incumbent of this single position class plans, organizes and directs the maintenance, operation, modification and improvements of the water treatment and distribution system and the wastewater collection and treatment system. The incumbent serves as key advisor to the General Manager regarding short and long-term system needs. The Director of Operations exercises administrative and technical supervision over all department personnel through division supervisors.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES (Duties may include, but are not limited to, the following):

Plans and directs the operation of the water supply, treatment and distribution system, wastewater collection and treatment system, and all District facilities maintenance.

QUALIFICATIONS

DEMONSTRATED KNOWLEDGE OF AND PERFORMANCE IN THE FOLLOWING

personnel and accomplishing the District’s mission and strategic plan;

ABILITY TO:

PHYSICAL AND SENSORY REQUIREMENTS

TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE GUIDELINES

Any combination of training and experience, which demonstrates attainment of the required knowledge and ability to perform the required work (with reasonable accommodation, if needed), typically:

EDUCATION: Equivalent to graduation from an accredited college or university

with a degree in civil engineering, public administration, business administration, or

closely related field.

EXPERIENCE: Four (4) years of managerial experience in the planning, operation and

maintenance of water treatment, and distribution facilities.

SUBSTITUTION: Additional qualifying experience may substitute for the education on

a year for year basis.

CERTIFICATIONS, LICENSES, AND REGISTRATIONS *A valid California class C driver’s license must be maintained at all times. *Possession of and continued maintenance of a State of California, Department of HealthServices Water Treatment Certificate Grade T3 and Water Distribution System Certificate GradeD4. *Possession and continued maintenance of a Grade I Wastewater Treatment Certificate issues by the California State Water Resources Control Board.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $133,848.00 - $179,364.00 per year

Benefits:

Schedule:

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Ability to Commute:

Work Location: In person