Watershed Resources Superintendent

About CCWD

Contra Costa Water District (CCWD) provides safe, reliable, high-quality water and related services that support the health and vitality of the communities it serves. Through responsible stewardship of both its infrastructure and its people, CCWD is committed to building and sustaining a skilled workforce prepared to meet today’s needs and tomorrow’s challenges.

Why Work Here

- Meaningful Public Service Play a direct role in supporting safe, reliable water service that protects public health and strengthens the communities we serve.

- Collaborative, Mission-Driven Culture Work alongside dedicated professionals who value integrity, accountability, innovation, and continuous improvement in service to the public.

- Competitive Total Rewards & Professional Growth CCWD offers a comprehensive compensation and benefits package, including competitive pay, medical/dental/vision coverage, retirement benefits, paid leave, and opportunities that support ongoing professional growth.

The Opportunity

Contra Costa Water District’s Planning team is seeking a Watershed Resources Superintendent that can provide strategic and operational leadership. This unique position is headquartered at the Los Vaqueros Watershed office, which is located in the Brentwood, CA region. We offer competitive salaries, comprehensive benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life insurance, retirement, and deferred compensation plans, plus more! Please visit the following to view the brochure:

Watershed Resources Superintendent Brochure We Are Looking For Someone Who Is

- An experienced leader effective at managing multidisciplinary teams.

- An effective communicator who works well with elected officials, regulatory agencies, community stakeholders, and staff.

- Collaborative and builds positive working relationships across CCWD.

- Proactive and enjoys problem-solving to generate practical and actionable solutions.

- A high-level thinker who can set long-term vision and direction while remaining hands-on and responsive to daily operational challenges.

- Invested in safety, environmental stewardship, and continuous improvement efforts.

What You Will Typically Be Responsible For

- Provide strategic leadership and oversight for all watershed and conservation lands activities.

- Plan, direct, and manage the daily operations and activities of the Watershed team.

- Coordinate and work collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders.

- Ensure compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local environmental regulations and permit requirements.

- Manage contracts, consultants, concessionaires, and vendor agreements.

- Foster a culture grounded in safety, accountability, environmental responsibility, and ongoing improvement.

A Few Reasons You Might Enjoy This Job

- No two days are the same, you will balance strategic planning, field engagement, infrastructure oversight, and team leadership.

- You will play a direct role in protecting and preserving vital watershed and conservation lands resources for current and future generations.

- Serve as the subject matter leader who ensures compliance while advancing practical, forward-thinking operational strategies.

- Build partnerships and execute strong communication skills to gain alignment on priorities and objectives.

- Use strategic planning and innovation to deliver high-quality services efficiently and effectively.

- Work productively through multifaceted challenges and drive team towards practical, effective solutions.

- An opportunity to collaborate with environmental specialists, engineers, field and recreation teams, and community partners to advance shared objectives.

For a full description of examples of duties, please visit the following link: Watershed Resources Superintendent

For a full listing of required qualifications, please visit the following link: Watershed Resources Superintendent

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

When assigned to an office environment, must possess mobility to work in a standard office setting and use standard office equipment, including a computer; vision to read printed materials and a computer screen; and hearing and speech to communicate in person and over the telephone; ability to stand and walk between work areas may be required. Finger dexterity is needed to access, enter, and retrieve data using a computer keyboard or calculator and to operate standard office equipment. Positions in this classification occasionally bend, stoop, kneel, reach, push, and pull drawers open and closed to retrieve and file information. Employees must possess the ability to lift, carry, push, and pull materials and objects up to 25 pounds. When working in the field, must possess strength, stamina, and mobility to perform light physical work; to sit, stand, and walk on level, uneven, or slippery surfaces; reach, twist, turn, kneel, bend, stoop, squat, and crouch in conducting inspections; to operate a motor vehicle and visit various District and meeting sites; and vision to conduct inspections. The job involves fieldwork requiring frequent walking in operational areas.

ENVIRONMENTAL ELEMENTS

Employees primarily work in an office environment with moderate noise levels, controlled temperature conditions, and no direct exposure to hazardous physical substances. Employees also occasionally work in the field and are exposed to loud noise levels, cold and hot temperatures, inclement weather conditions, road hazards, vibration, confining workspace, chemicals, mechanical and/or electrical hazards, hazardous physical substances and fumes, dust, and air contaminants.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

Contra Costa Water District is committed to equal employment opportunity for all employees and applicants. We prohibit discrimination based upon race, color, religion, marital status, age, national origin, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy, genetic information, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other actual or perceived status protected under federal, state, or local law. Employment decisions are based on individual qualifications and performance.

DIVERSITY, EQUITY, AND INCLUSION

One of the many CCWD goals is to pursue organizational excellence through diversity, equity, inclusivity, leadership, and professionalism. We recognize the strengths of staff creativity, innovation, problem-solving, and improved decision-making resulting from diverse perspectives, and we strive to be a culturally diverse organization that values, recognizes, and supports inclusion.

CONVICTION HISTORY

A condition of employment for all CCWD positions includes successfully passing a Department of Justice Live Scan fingerprint check and completion of the federal Employment Eligibility Verification Form I-9. Additionally, in compliance with federal law, CCWD participates in E-Verify.

DISASTER SERVICE WORKER

All CCWD employees are designated Disaster Service Workers through state and local law. As such, CCWD employees may be called upon to support the activities of CCWD during an emergency situation.

Applicants requesting reasonable accommodation during any phase of the recruitment process should contact Human Resources at 925-688-8002.