PUBLIC WORKS WATER/WASTEWATER ADMINISTRATIVE MANAGER

Salary : $127,251.07 - $155,195.66 Annually
Location : Colton City Hall, 650 N. La Cadena Dr., Colton, CA
Job Type: Full-time
Job Number: 26/27-00020
Department: Public Works & Utility Services
Opening Date: 10/07/2026
Closing Date: 10/29/2026 5:00 PM Pacific

Definition
The Public Works Department is seeking
an experienced self-motivated individual to join the team
as our new Public Works Water/Wastewater Administrative Manager.Filing deadline is October 29, 2026 @ 5:00 p.m.

DEFINITION:
Under the direction of the Public Works and Utility Services Director, manages administrative services that provides support to the Public Works Division, Engineering Division, Water and Wastewater Divisions; directs the completion of analytical, accounting, budgeting, accounts receivables/payables, functions and oversees, on behalf of the Department Director, budgetary, financial, procurement and bid processes, contract processing and administration. Perform related duties as assigned.

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS:
The Public Works Water/Wastewater Administrative Manager provides oversight of the financial and administrative staff within the Public Works and Utility Services Department.

SUPERVISION EXERCISED:
Exercises direct supervision over assigned professional, technical, and clerical staff.
Essential Functions

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: (include but are not limited to the following)

• Assist the Public Works and Utility Services Director in establishing and implementing organizational policies and procedures for department operations; monitor effectiveness of policies and procedures and make recommendations for improvement as appropriate.
• Direct and coordinate the financial and analytical operations of the department, which may include, budgeting, fiscal control, accounting, purchasing, grant preparation and analysis, and contract processing and administration.
• Conduct or direct complex studies pertaining to a variety of administrative and operational issues and /or concerns; advise Director on findings, make recommendations for improvement and prepare written reports.
• Prepare or supervise the preparation of the departmental budgets; review, analyze and compile budgets of various programs and divisions; provide justification for items; review and approve expenditure requests; monitor and reconcile budget variances.
• Oversee, develop, and monitor departmental short-term and long-term objectives, performance measures, outcomes and strategic plans.
• Forecast revenues and monitor departmental expenditures; monitor and make recommendations for cost recovery strategies.
• Evaluate and coordinate the tracking of department's capital assets; develop and monitor Capital Improvement Program procedures.
• Oversee and conduct departmental financial and operational audits to ensure department's operational and financial efficiency and effectiveness.
• Perform other related duties as required.

Qualifications

Education and/or Experience:
Must possess five (5) years of increasingly responsible professional experience performing administrative, operational, budgetary or similar analyses; at least two (2) of which were in a supervisory capacity and bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with a major in public or business administration, finance, economics or a closely related field.

License/Certificate:
Required

• Possession of a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with a major in public or business administration, finance, economics or a closely related field.

Desired

• Possession of a master's degree is highly desirable.
• Possession of a valid class "C" California Driver's License.

Additional Information
RECRUITMENT AND SELECTION PROCESS
The department is seeking a experienced candidate for the role of Public Works - Water/Wastewater Administrative Manager. Interested and qualified candidates must complete a City of Colton application on-line at before the filing deadline, October 29, 2026. Applications will be reviewed to determine which candidates possess the knowledge, skills and abilities that best meet the city's needs. Those candidates will be invited to participate in an Oral Board interview. The date of this event will be provided to qualified candidates who are moving forward in the process. Candidates successful in the Oral Board process will have their names added to the eligibility list. This list will be used to fill the current vacancy.
Positions designated in the Teamsters Local 1932 Mid-Manager Unit receive the following benefits:

• Cafeteria amount for the purchase of medical, dental, and vision insurance is $1,625.00/mo effective August, 2024.
• Employees hired on or after May 1, 2018, shall have a maximum cap of $500 for cash in-lieu.
• Up to 80 hours per year of vacation accrued for 0 - 5 years of service
• Up to 96 hours of sick leave (8 hours accrued monthly)
• 12 paid holidays (per calendar year)
• 20 floating holiday hours (per fiscal year)
• California Public Employees' Retirement System (CalPERS) for Miscellaneous Members:
  Classic Members hired prior to 6/1/2012 benefit level is 2.7% @ 55
  Classic Members hired after 6/1/2012 benefit level is 2.5% @ 55
  PEPRA Members hired after 1/1/2013 benefit level is 2% @ 62
• CalPERS 4th Level 1959 Survivor Benefit
• City paid short term and long term disability insurance coverage
• City paid life insurance coverage in the amount of $50,000
• City does not participate in the Social Security System
• Tuition Reimbursement - up to $2,500 per fiscal year after passing probation.
• Six month probationary period.

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Education: This position requires a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with a major in public or business administration, finance, economics or a closely related field. Please list your degree(s) major and upload your degree(s) or transcripts to your application.
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Experience: This position requires five (5) years of increasingly responsible professional experience performing administrative, operational, budgetary or similar analyses with at least two (2) years of experience at a supervisory capacity. To move forward in the recruitment process, your application must reflect this experience. I attest that my application shows all applicable experience as described above.

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