The City of Santa Clara (132,048) is the center of Silicon Valley, just 45 miles south of San Francisco. The Director of Water and Sewer Utilities reports to the City Manager and is supported by 73 FTEs, a $120.9 million operating budget, and a more than $52 million capital budget for FY2024-25.
 
The city seeks a knowledgeable and proven water utilities executive to develop and implement long-term water supply, distribution, conservation, and wastewater planning. This hands-on director will have exceptional leadership skills and experience working with the challenges and complexities of similarly sized organizations and municipal utility operations. Successful candidates must possess a Bachelor’s degree in engineering or approved field and 8 years of experience in the engineering, operation, and maintenance of water supply systems, sanitary sewer systems, recycled water, and/or solar thermal water utilities. A Master’s degree, registration as a Civil or Mechanical Engineer, and a Grade 3 Wastewater Collection System Maintenance certificate preferred. A D5 Water Distribution Operator’s certificate from the State Water Resources Control Board is highly desirable.
 
The annual salary range is $262,375.92 - $339,539.64 DOQE supplemented by a competitive benefits package. This recruitment will close on Sunday, February 9, 2025.