Salary : $301,588.84 - $366,602.63 Annually
Location : Santa Rosa, CA
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number: 26/11-1020-O
Department: Sonoma County Water Agency (WTR)
Opening Date: 11/04/2026
Closing Date: 12/2/2026 11:59 PM Pacific
Bargaining Unit: 52
Position InformationThe County of Sonoma, California, is seeking an innovative and collaborative General Manager to lead Sonoma Water.Annual Salary: $301,588 - $366,602 DOE/DOQSALARY AND BENEFITSAnnual salary: $301,588 - $366,602 DOE/DOQ,
PLUS an attractive benefits package.
HOW TO APPLY For consideration, apply by December 2, 2026 at: https://wbcp.applicantpool.com/jobs/1339649View the WBCP Job Board:INTERVIEW PROCESSRound one interviews are anticipated to take place in
early January 2027. Finalists will move forward to round two interviews that are anticipated to occur in
mid-January 2027. Selected candidates must be available for both dates.
QUESTIONS?Please contact your recruiter, Terri Maus-Nisich, with any inquiries:- 541-664-0376 (direct)
- 866-929-9227 (toll-free)
Important Note: Benefits described herein do not apply to Extra Help positions.
County of Sonoma Benefits: Management*These are some of the excellent benefits the County offers:
Paid Time Off: Competitive vacation accrual and sick leave accruals; additional management leave annually; 12 paid holidays, and an additional 8 floating holiday hours per year; and may be eligible for up to 8 weeks (320 hours) of Paid Parental Leave after 12 months of County employment.
Health Plan: Choose from nine health plans (three HMOs, three deductible HMOs, and three HSA-qualifying plans) with a generous County contribution to the premium (the contribution amount varies by bargaining unit). For more information, please see the appropriate MOU.
Retirement: Fully integrated with Social Security. For more information regarding eligibility, retirement contributions, and reciprocity with prior public service, please visit
IRS 457 Plan: Pre-tax employee contribution up to the IRS annual maximum.
Retiree Medical: County contribution to a Health Reimbursement Arrangement to help fund post-retirement employee health insurance/benefits.
Student Loan Debt Relief: County employees may be eligible for through the U.S. Department of Education.
Plus, excellent dental, vision, disability, life insurance, professional development, and more.
For answers to specific questions regarding the employment process and more details about benefits or retirement, please contact Human Resources at (707) 565-2331. Additional details about benefit and compensation packages can be found in the MOUs located at For specific information about health and welfare benefits, including plan options, coverage, and premium amounts, go to or contact the Human Resources' Risk Management-Benefits Office at or (707) 565-2900.
*Important Notes: Benefits described herein do not represent a contract and may be changed without notice.
