Director ofOperations

W. Brown Creative Partners; Rancho Santa Margarita (CA); On-site; USD 219,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

Santa Margarita Water District in Rancho Santa Margarita, California is seeking a Director of Operations to lead its critical water and wastewater systems in a highly visible executive role.

The Director will help shape the Operations leadership team, contribute to major infrastructure planning, and influence decisions across the District while building a high-performing organization for South Orange County, with a focus on innovation and collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Build and lead the Operations leadership team.
• Shape major infrastructure planning and capital investment decisions.
• Influence cross-District actions and drive improvements with executive-level collaboration.

Job description

Director of Operations

Santa Margarita Water District

Rancho Santa Margarita, California

Annual Salary: $218,781 – $299,730 DOE/DOQ

The Santa Margarita Water District (SMWD) is seeking a seasoned and dynamic Director of Operations to step into a highly visible executive role as the District builds on strong momentum, significant investment, and organizational growth. This is not a steady-state utility role-SMWD runs a complex and forward-looking water system in Southern California, with two advanced wastewater treatment plants, an award-winning advanced recycled water purification plant, 37 pressure zones threaded through canyon terrain, 1,700 miles of pipeline, and billions of gallons of storage. Behind this system sits a $700 million, five-year Capital Improvement Program and an organization deliberately reshaping itself around innovation and collaborative leadership. The new Director will have the opportunity to build the Operations leadership team, bring an operational voice to major infrastructure planning and investment, and influence decisions that reach across the District. For a leader who is energized by building strong teams, improving how work gets done, and collaborating at the executive level, this role offers the chance to make a meaningful impact on the future of water and wastewater in South Orange County.

View the full recruitment brochure here: https://indd.adobe.com/view/dcc0c9fe-cc2b-46c8-916d-ba6707b83c30