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DIRECTOR OF OPERATIONS
JOSHUA BASIN WATER DISTRICT
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Posted: 18-Jun-25
Location: JOSHUA TREE, California
Type: Full Time
Salary: $147,287.09 - $193,253.43
Categories:
Operations
SUMMARY Under administrative direction, this position oversees, directs, organizes, and supervises all aspects of the District’s Operations Department, including water transmission and distribution, production, maintenance, field services, and capital improvement. The incumbant oversees the management, development, and administration of key programs such as Water Quality, Water Production, Water Storage and Recharge, Water Distribution, Safety, GIS, Engineering, and Regulatory Compliance. The incumbant provides high-level, complex support to the General Manager, works closely with internal departments, and coordinates with outside agencies. This position is designated as the Chief Plant Operator (CPO) for the District.
DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS This position requires a high level of professional, operational, technical, and administrative expertise, along with significant accountability to the General Manager, Board of Directors, and the District’s customers. The individual in this role must be capable of performing a wide range of complex and varied tasks, demonstrating strong interpersonal, leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills. The ability to work independently with minimal supervision, as well as to prioritize, lead, and manage effectively, is essential. As a member of the District’s executive management team, this employee is expected to actively engage in addressing District-wide issues, including those that may extend beyond their direct area of responsibility.
SUPERVISION RECEIVED/EXERCISED This position operates under the general direction of the General Manager and is responsible for supervising, leading, and providing training to assigned staff. It is expected to manage difficult and complex assignments independently, with minimal oversight.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS The following are representative of the qualifications necessary to perform the essential duties of the position. Any combination of education and experience which would likely provide the necessary knowledge and abilities may be qualifying.
Experience: • Minimum of (10) ten years progressive experience in the operation and maintenance of water distribution and supply systems. • Minimum of (7) seven years supervision or management experience overseeing the operations, planning, design, construction, and maintenance of water treatment and distribution facilities. • Minimum (3) three years of project management experience on infrastructure and/or engineering projects. • Experience working with a special district, public works, and Board of Directors.
Education and/or Training:• A typical way to obtain the knowledge, skills, and abilities outlined in this job description is possession of a completed a four-year degree from an accredited college or university with a major in public administration, business, civil engineering, water science, or closely related field.
Certificates, Licenses, Registration: Must possess and maintain: • Grade IV or higher SWRCB Water Distribution Operator Certificate. Grade V highly desired. • Grade III or higher SWRCB Water Treatment Operator Certificate. • AWWA Cross Connection Control Certificate highly desired. • Project Management certification and/or experience highly desired.
Other Requirements: Must possess and maintain valid California Class C Driver’s License.
Our mission is to provide a high standard of water quality and customer service at responsible cost; to protect the water resources of Joshua Basin Water District; to promote cooperation and respect with customers, employees, neighboring communities and public – private agencies.