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Job description
Base pay range
$161,513.00/yr - $260,737.00/yr
The City of San José is seeking a dynamic and experienced Deputy Director of Water Resources to lead the Water Resources Division within the Environmental Services Department. This vital role oversees both the Municipal Water System (MWS) and South Bay Water Recycling (SBWR), ensuring efficient operations, maintenance, regulatory compliance, engineering, and long-term planning for the city’s drinking and recycled water utilities. The Deputy Director will manage capital improvement projects (CIP), an operating budget exceeding $70 million, and a senior leadership team that includes the Chief Water Operator, Principal Engineer, and Senior Environmental Program Manager. They will play a key role in developing rate models, advancing infrastructure projects, and collaborating with policymakers and external agencies.
The ideal candidate is a strategic and visionary leader who excels in building consensus, fostering collaboration across operational and maintenance teams, and maintaining a strong customer-service-oriented approach while driving innovation and efficiency in water resource management. Join the City of San José’s Water Division to shape the future of water resources, apply today!
Annual Salary: $161,513 - $260,737 DOE/DOQ, PLUS, a generous benefits package.
The recruitment is open until filled. For first consideration, apply at:
Interviews will take place on an ongoing basis as ideal candidates are identified. Round one virtual interviews are anticipated to occur in early December 2025. Round 2 interviews shall be held in person; schedule will be determined based on the availability of candidates and panel members.
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Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
Employment type: Full-time
Job function: Engineering, Project Management, and Management
Industries: Utilities, Government Administration, and Environmental Services
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Worksite address
san jose, CA, 95199, US
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