Water Resources Director - City of Pomona, CA
About The Position
Located 30 miles east of downtown Los Angeles, the City of Pomona is one of Southern California's most diverse, dynamic, and historic communities. Home to over 150,000 residents, Pomona serves as an important educational, cultural, and economic center within the region. Today, Pomona is a city on the move. Its strategic location at the intersection of several major freeways, access to regional rail service, and proximity to major employment centers make it an attractive destination for residents, businesses, and visitors alike. Pomona’s Water Resources Department provides essential water and wastewater services to the community. The Department also operates a community choice aggregator, Pomona Choice Energy (PCE), which provides electrical power to over 41,000 customers. The Department is a complex T5/D5 municipal utility operation encompassing water production, treatment and distribution; water quality; wastewater collection; engineering; environmental compliance; water conservation; stormwater programs; and sustainability initiatives. The next Water Resources Director will replace the retiring Director and join the City at an important time for California water agencies. Pomona’s Water Resources Director plays a key role in establishing priorities for the Department and City and leads a diverse, multidisciplinary workforce of 91 FTE’s responsible for providing essential services to the community. For an accomplished water resources professional, this position offers the opportunity to lead one of the City’s most essential and technically complex departments, support and develop a highly specialized workforce, advance significant infrastructure investments, and help shape the long-term reliability and sustainability of water resources for the community.
Requirements
- Eight years of experience in water and/or wastewater operations
- Three years of management and supervisory experience
- Equivalent to a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in engineering, public administration, business administration, or related field
- Possession of, or ability to obtain, a valid California driver's license
Nice To Haves
- Master's degree
- Possession of a T5 Certification
- Possession of a D5 Certification
- California Professional Engineer license
Responsibilities
- Establishing priorities for the Department and City
- Leading a diverse, multidisciplinary workforce of 91 FTE’s responsible for providing essential services to the community
- Operating a community choice aggregator, Pomona Choice Energy (PCE)
- Managing water production, treatment and distribution
- Overseeing water quality
- Managing wastewater collection
- Directing engineering efforts
- Ensuring environmental compliance
- Implementing water conservation programs
- Managing stormwater programs
- Advancing sustainability initiatives
Benefits
- Generous benefits package
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Director
