DEPUTY DIRECTOR OF WATER RESOURCES, CHIEF WATER OPERATOR

City of San Jose | Santa Monica, CA

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Posted Date 3/28/2025
Description

TWO OPENINGS

City of San Jose, California

ONE VACANCY: DEPUTY DIRECTOR OF WATER RESOURCES

ONE VACANCY: CHIEF WATER OPERATOR

Deputy Director of Water Resources Annual Salary: $156,051 - $251,919 DOE/DOQ

Chief Water Operator Annual Salary: $153,299 - $231,000 DOE/DOQ

Deputy Director of Water Resources

The City of San José is seeking a dynamic and experienced Deputy Director of Water Resources to lead its Water Resources Division within the Environmental Services Department. This role oversees the Municipal Water System (MWS) and South Bay Water Recycling (SBWR), ensuring efficient operations, compliance, engineering, and long-term planning. Responsibilities include managing capital improvement projects (CIP), a $70M+ budget, and a senior leadership team. The Deputy Director will drive rate modeling, infrastructure projects, and policy collaboration. The ideal candidate is a visionary leader skilled in consensus-building, innovation, and customer service.

 

Chief Water Operator

The City of San José is seeking an experienced Chief Water Operator for its Environmental Services Department’s Water Resources Division. This role oversees water treatment, distribution, emergency response, and compliance with water quality standards, including PFAS management and SCADA system improvements. The ideal candidate is a technical expert in water operations, fluoridation, and emergency planning. This position offers the unique opportunity to enhance drinking and recycled water services for over 115,000 residents and businesses.

Join the City of San José’s Water Division to shape the future of water resources, apply today!

View the full recruitment brochure for the Deputy Director of

Water Resources here

View the full recruitment brochure for the Chief Water Operator here

 

SALARY & BENEFITS

Deputy Director of Water Resources Annual Salary: $156,051 - $251,919 DOE/DOQ

Chief Water Operator Annual Salary: $153,299 - $231,000 DOE/DOQ

PLUS, both positions will receive a generous benefits package.

 

HOW TO APPLY:

Deputy Director of Water Resources

For first consideration, apply by April 7 at: https://wbcpinc.com/job-board/

Round one virtual interviews will take place on April 22 . Round two in-person interviews will take place on May 2. Selected candidates must be available for both dates.

Chief Water Operator

For first consideration, apply by April 15 at: https://wbcpinc.com/job-board/

 

Round one virtual interviews will take place on April 23 . Round two in-person interviews will take place on May 5. Selected candidates must be available for both dates.

 

QUESTIONS?

Please contact your recruiter,

Levi Kuhlman, with any inquiries:

levi@wbcpinc.com

541-664-0376 (Direct) 866-929-9227 (Toll Free)

Job Category
Local Government
Career Level
Manager

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