Chief Operating Officer

Valley Water; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 339,000 - 430,000; Full time

Job summary

Valley Water in San Jose, CA seeks a Chief Operating Officer for the Water Utility Enterprise to lead the district’s largest department, including Water Utility Capital, Raw Water, Water Supply, and Treated Water.

The COO will collaborate with state and federal agencies, water wholesalers, and customers, providing strategic guidance, building consensus, and directing the implementation of major water infrastructure initiatives to ensure safe, affordable water for the community.

Job description

Chief Operating Officer

Water Utility Enterprise

VALLEY WATER

San Jose, CA

SALARY: $339,019.20 – $430,456.00 DOE/DOQ

Valley Water, one of the largest water districts in the State of California, is looking for a Chief Operating Officer (COO) of the Water Utility Enterprise (WUE). Reporting directly to the Assistant Chief Executive Officer (ACEO), the COO WUE has oversight of the District's largest department, which includes the divisions of: Water Utility Capital, Raw Water, Water Supply, and Treated Water and encompasses the entirety of the water utility infrastructure for the organization from surface water reservsoirs to pipeline delivery systems. The successful candidate will bring extensive experience in large-scale water utility operations, water supply and imported water challenges, statewide water policy, and collaboration with state and federal agencies, water wholesalers, water retailers, and customers. This leader will be a strategic thinker, an effective communicator with elected officials and stakeholders, and a visible, steady executive who builds relationships, facilitates consensus, and moves complex initiatives forward. Join Valley Water's leadership team and help provide safe, clean water for a healthy life, environment, and economy!

View the full recruitment brochure here: https://indd.adobe.com/view/8fda376b-032a-4644-bc02-8efaa2fa136a

Salary and Benefits: Annual Salary $339,019.20 – $430,456.00 DOE/DOQ, and an attractive benefits package.

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SECURE THE DATES:

Interviews will be held virtually on December 16th, 2026 and in-person on January 8th, 2027. Selected candidates must be available for both interview dates.