What are the responsibilities and job description for the Supervisor of Resources position at Westlands Water District?
Join Our Team as a Supervisor of Resources!
Location : Fresno, CA
Annual Salary Range : $135,000 - $200,016 (DOQ)
Application Period : January 29, 2025 – March 3, 2025
About Us :
Westlands Water District is dedicated to providing a timely, reliable, and affordable water supply to our landowners and water users. We are committed to preserving our federal contract and acquiring additional water to meet the needs of our community.
Position Summary :
We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Supervisor of Resources to join our team. Under the general direction of the Deputy General Manager – Resources, you will lead and manage a team of professionals in engineering design, technical work, and policy analysis related to the management of District resources. Your responsibilities will include :
- Planning, organizing, directing, and supervising staff activities.
- Managing water resources, including preservation, restoration, and enhancement.
- Overseeing project development, feasibility studies, and environmental documents.
- Preparing and managing the Department’s annual budget.
- Seeking grant funding to offset expenditures.
Qualifications :
Ideal Candidate :
The ideal candidate will have extensive knowledge of water rights, water conservation practices, and engineering principles related to water supply and distribution systems. You should be familiar with NEPA, CEQA, ESA, and other relevant regulations. Strong leadership and project management skills are essential.
Benefits :
Application Process :
To apply, please submit the following by March 3, 2025 :
Submit your application online, in person, by mail, email, or fax to :
Westlands Water District
Attention : Human Resources Department
Mailing : P.O. Box 5199, Fresno, CA 93755
Physical : 286 W. Cromwell Ave. Fresno, CA 93711
Email : resume@wwd.ca.gov
Fax : (559) 241-6286
For questions, contact the Human Resources Department at (559) 241-6205 or visit our website at wwd.ca.gov.
Equal Opportunity Employer :
Westlands Water District is an Equal Opportunity / ADA Employer.
About Westlands Water District :
Westlands receives water from the Central Valley Project, which is operated by the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation. The District’s water distribution system is comprised entirely of buried pipeline (approximately 1,100 miles of pipe) and is outfitted with over 3,000 water meters. Westlands continually invests in this sophisticated system, which measures every drop of water and minimizes losses caused by seepage and evaporation. Westlands is among the few, if not the only, agricultural water agencies in the United States that distributes water through an entirely enclosed system.Since its formation in 1952, the mission of the Westlands Water District has been to provide timely, reliable and affordable water services to landowners and water users in western Fresno and Kings Counties. These water services include the sustainable management and delivery of water supply, as well as the provision of ongoing education, advanced technology and innovative methods for environmental conservation.Westlands’ dedication to the communities and farms dependent on water deliveries and commitment to the preservation of its federal contract has led to the acquisition of additional water necessary to meet these needs. To support this mission, Westlands has adopted the following goals : Preserve and restore the federal contract water supply.Obtain supplemental water supplies through short and long-term purchases and transfers.Develop a process to examine the various options available for the purposes of supply enhancement and drainage mitigation.Support timely construction of cost-effective facilities to enhance the quality and reliability of water supplies.Conduct the maintenance, operational and administrative functions of Westlands in an efficient and effective manner.Implement and maintain an effective Water Conservation program by providing growers with accurate and current information and technical assistance to aid with water management planning.
Salary : $135,000 - $200,016
