Senior Water Resources & Planning Leader

City of Pasadena; Pasadena (CA); On-site; USD 181,000 - 226,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Pasadena, California, seeks a Water Resources & Planning Manager to lead water resources planning, conservation programs, demand forecasting, and strategic initiatives for long-term reliability. This senior role heads the Water Resources and Planning division of Pasadena Water and Power and reports to city leadership.

The ideal candidate will bring extensive California water knowledge, strategic vision, and strong leadership, analytical, and communication skills to guide

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in water resources planning and management.
• Strategic vision with strong leadership and communication skills.
• Ability to coordinate interagency collaboration and regulatory compliance.

Responsibilities

• Leads water resources planning, including supply management, conservation programs, demand forecasting, and planning documents.
• Oversees major water resource projects, budgets, performance evaluations, and cost-benefit analyses.
• Provides leadership to professional staff and promotes a high-performing, service-oriented culture.
• Leads grant strategies, regulatory monitoring, and policy development to support city water objectives.
• Represents the city with regional, state, and federal agencies and presents technical analyses to leadership and councils.

Job description

The City of Pasadena, California, seeks a Water Resources & Planning Manager to lead water resources planning, conservation programs, demand forecasting, and strategic initiatives for long-term reliability. This senior role heads the Water Resources and Planning division of Pasadena Water and Power and reports to city leadership.

The ideal candidate will bring extensive California water knowledge, strategic vision, and strong leadership, analytical, and communication skills to guide