Salary : $199,388.80 - $242,340.80 Annually
Location : Concord, CA
Job Type: Full-time
Job Number: 635 - DG - 2025
Department: Operations and Maintenance
Division: Water Distribution
Opening Date: 06/17/2025
Closing Date: 7/18/2025 5:00 PM Pacific

GENERAL JOB FUNCTION
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.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES
Direct all water operations activities including management of staff and oversight of consultants to ensure that results are accomplished efficiently and in accordance with acceptable standards for quality and technical integrity, and are in compliance with applicable laws, regulations, policies, and procedures.

Develop, implement, and monitor short- and long- range plans to ensure that the District's water quality standards are maintained cost effectively and efficiently, including implementation of emergency notification procedures to health departments and the public.

Develop policies, set standards and procedures, and administer activities related to the control of water quality, sanitary conditions, and drinking water sources protection to ensure compliance with State and Federal regulatory agencies.

Represent the District externally on legislative/regulatory issues pertaining to water quality at State and Federal levels, including providing testimony to regulatory and other agencies, and participating in the development of legislative/regulatory alternatives.

Direct the planning, development, monitoring, and evaluate the performance of the assigned budget to ensure the most efficient use of resources, adherence to established guidelines, and accurate and timely reporting of budgetary information.

Direct the District's applied research and testing programs relating to the improvement of water quality and treatment; interface with other division managers on technical and operational matters relating to water quality and treatment to ensure appropriate coordination.

Direct the preparation of water quality reports to insure Department of Health Services compliance, water operations reports and make presentations to the Board of Directors, as required, to keep them apprised of the District's current water quality and operations activities.

Research and prepare complex technical and administrative reports; prepare written correspondence.

Manage the operation of the water operations function which includes the water distribution system operations, water treatment filtration plants, laboratory, field testing and customer response.

Perform related duties as required.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Any combination of experience and training that would provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the required knowledge and abilities would be:
EDUCATION: Equivalent to a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in engineering, environmental science/engineering, or a related field.

EXPERIENCE: Seven years of increasingly responsible experience in a water utility operations environment, including four years of administrative or managerial responsibility in a water operations and treatment.

LICENSES AND CERTIFCATIONS:
Possession of certification as a Grade 5 California Distribution Operator and/or Grade 5 California Water Treatment Operator is required.
Possession of a valid California driver's license to be maintained throughout employment.

DESIRABLE: A Master's degree in a similar field is highly desirable.
In addition to a competitive salary, for regular-status, non-temporary positions, the Contra Costa Water District offers an excellent benefits package!

Unrepresented employee benefits include:

• Employer-paid medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
• Employer-paid short term and long-term disability insurance
• Voluntary participation in the Flexible Spending Accounts for dependent care and healthcare reimbursements
• Flexible Benefit of $170 per month; equating to $2040 per year
• Voluntary participation in the 401(a) and 457(b) deferred compensation plans with up to a 5% employer match
• 11 paid holidays plus 8 hours of floating leave per year
• 110 hours of paid administrative leave per year
• 15 days vacation accrual during the first two years; 17 days per year accrual from years two to four; with additional accrual increases thereafter
• 96 hours of sick leave accrual per year
• Employer-paid retiree health insurance for retiree and dependents. Unrepresented employees currently contribute 2.2% of base pay on a pretax basis for this benefit. Employees hired on or after January 1, 2016, are subject to a 10-year District-service vesting period to be eligible for fully paid retiree medical upon direct retirement from the District. The District contracts with CalPERS for medical benefits.
• A defined benefit retirement plan; reciprocity with CalPERS and CalPERS reciprocal agencies. (Reciprocal agency service does not count toward the 5-year or 10-year vesting requirement for fully paid retiree medical.) The defined benefit is 2.35% at 55 for those with classic reciprocity. New hires who are not eligible for classic reciprocity are eligible for the 2% at 62 PEPRA defined benefit.
• Participation in Social Security and Medicare
• Extensive Wellness Program including 50% employer-paid gym membership, up to $40.00 per month
• Health Insurance Credit for eligible dependents who have other medical benefit coverage
• Educational Assistance Program up to $3,000 per year per employee
• Employer-paid Employee Assistance Program offering counseling and referral services
• Free admission to Los Vaqueros Reservoir that offers recreation areas, fishing, boating, and hiking trails.
• And more!

For additional information and the full details, eligibility, and provisions regarding the District's applicable benefits package, please visit
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Do you currently possess a Grade 5 California Distribution Operator Certificate?

• Yes
• No

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Do you currently possess a Grade 5 California Water Treatment Operator Certificate?

• Yes
• No

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Possession of a valid California Driver's License (CDL) or the ability to obtain one is a requirement for this position. This license will be used for work-related travel to job sites. Please select the appropriate response:

• Yes, I currently possess a valid CDL
• No, I do not have a valid CDL
• I do not currently have a valid CDL but understand that obtaining one and driving is a requirement and that maintaining a valid CDL is a condition of employment

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