Chief Operating Officer, Water Infrastructure & Public Service

SAN-Luis-; Byron (ME); On-site; USD 227,000 - 265,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Executive vehicle/allowance

Retirement plans (401a, 457)

Health insurance

Dental & Vision

Employee Assistance Program

Paid holidays & vacation

Voluntary benefits

Job summary

The San Luis & Delta-Mendota Water Authority seeks a Chief Operating Officer to lead operations, engineering, procurement, and capital projects across the organization. The COO reports to the Executive Director and collaborates with member agencies to secure safe, reliable water and ensure strategic execution of programs.

Based in Tracy with regular presence in Los Banos, the role requires strong leadership, governance experience, and the ability to align departments with organizational goals

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree plus ten years of supervisory, management, or executive experience in a public agency or similar setting.
• Experience in governance, policy development, and performance management is preferred.
• Knowledge of water-agency operations, asset management, and capital construction is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Provide executive direction for administration of the O&M Transfer Agreement with the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation for Transferred Works facilities.
• Lead development, preparation, and administration of the annual budget and fiscal analyses.
• Direct O&M staff and ensure safety programs are coordinated and maintained.
• Oversee Capital Improvement Projects and communicate Board policies to stakeholders.

Skills

Executive leadership

Strategic planning

Public administration knowledge

Communication

Negotiation

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering/public administration/business administration or related field

Job description

The San Luis & Delta-Mendota Water Authority seeks a Chief Operating Officer to lead operations, engineering, procurement, and capital projects across the organization. The COO reports to the Executive Director and collaborates with member agencies to secure safe, reliable water and ensure strategic execution of programs.

Based in Tracy with regular presence in Los Banos, the role requires strong leadership, governance experience, and the ability to align departments with organizational goals