Assistant Water Director: Operations & Rights Lead

City of Bakersfield; Bakersfield (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Bakersfield is seeking an Assistant Water Director to plan and direct the operation, maintenance, and improvement of the Agricultural and Domestic Water Divisions within the Water Resources Department. This role requires leadership over daily operations and strategic initiatives to ensure reliable water services.

You will represent the City in dealings with federal, state, county and local agencies, manage Kern River water rights, and negotiate sales and exchanges to maximize cash

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Business or Public Administration, or related field.
• Five (5) years of progressively responsible experience in the direction of agricultural and domestic water resources, or related managerial experience.
• Equivalent combination of training and experience.
• Valid California Class “C” driver’s license.
• Highly desirable: Registration as a Professional Civil Engineer.

Responsibilities

• Plan and direct operation, maintenance, and improvement of the City's Agricultural and Domestic Water Divisions of the Water Resources Department.
• Represent the City with federal, state, county and local agencies on water supply, quality, rights, environmental matters, weed control, safety and other matters of water users.
• Maintain the integrity of Kern River water rights ownership; negotiate water sales and exchanges for maximum cash flow.
• Coordinate with other local agencies on water operations and prepare special reports.

Skills

Public administration

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Business or Public Administration

Job description

The City of Bakersfield is seeking an Assistant Water Director to plan and direct the operation, maintenance, and improvement of the Agricultural and Domestic Water Divisions within the Water Resources Department. This role requires leadership over daily operations and strategic initiatives to ensure reliable water services.

You will represent the City in dealings with federal, state, county and local agencies, manage Kern River water rights, and negotiate sales and exchanges to maximize cash