Water Operations Manager

This position reports to the Director of Operations and Maintenance. The Water Operations Manager is an integral part of CCWD’s water operations activities and serves as liaison with other utilities and regulatory agencies. The position is responsible for a $30M budget and a strong and capable team of 50 FTE with oversight of three water treatment plants and water distribution serving a population of over 500,000. Specifically, the position manages the operations of the water treatment facilities, laboratory, and chemical/microbiological testing for water quality functions; controlling the water quality aspects of the distribution system up to the customer's tap; conducting applied research, as well as directing and monitoring various water quality programs.

The Water Operations Manager develops policies and procedures to ensure that all water quality activities follow applicable laws; regulations; policies, procedures, and quality assurance standards. In addition, the position manages CCWD’s water supply function from raw water pumping, storage, conveyance, and treated water pumping, storage and distribution using the District's SCADA system.

With a CIP budget over $1B, upcoming projects on the horizon include aging infrastructure rehabilitation, a canal replacement program, maintenance programs and regulatory development.