Assistant Director of Water & Sewer Utilities

The City of Santa Clara is recruiting for a Assistant Director of Water & Sewer Utilities Director.   For additional information and to apply, please see TB&CO. at Assistant Director of Water & Sewer Utilities.

The city seeks an experienced and resourceful water utility professional with strong technical/engineering expertise complemented by exceptional people skills. Successful candidates must possess a Bachelor’s degree in engineering or approved field, four years of increasingly responsible experience in water, wastewater, recycled water, and/or solar utility industries, with at least one year of supervisory experience plus a Distribution Operator’s Cert D4. A Master’s degree, registration as a Civil or Mechanical Engineer, and a Grade 3 Wastewater Collection System Maintenance cert are desired. Possession of a D5 Water Distribution Operator’s cert from the State Water Resources Control Board is highly desirable and may be required within two years of appointment.

As a member of the City's Unclassified Service, this is an "at-will" position and the incumbent serves at the discretion of the City Manager.  An incumbent in this classification:  demonstrates strong ethical, professional, and service-oriented leadership and interpersonal skills; sets a good example; and correctly applies the tenets of the City's Code of Ethics and values.

Federal law requires all employees to provide verification of their eligibility to work in this country. Please be informed that the City of Santa Clara will not sponsor, represent, or sign documents related to visa applications/transfers for H1B or any other type of visa which requires an employer application.  

This recruitment is being conducted by Teri Black & Co. In order to be considered for this position, please apply via TB&CO. at Assistant Director of Water & Sewer Utilities. Candidates are encouraged to apply to receive first consideration.  The posting closes on Sunday, February 9, 2025

The City of Santa Clara is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants for all job openings will be considered without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, disability, veteran status or any other consideration made unlawful under any federal, state or local laws. The City of Santa Clara is committed to offering reasonable accommodations to job applicants with disabilities. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, please contact us at (408) 615-2080 or HumanResources@santaclaraca.gov.

Salary : $208,151 - $269,394