Westlands Water District

Westlands Water District; Fresno (CA); In loco; USD 175.000 - 200.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

Westlands Water District in Fresno, California seeks a Deputy General Manager for Government & Public Affairs to lead policy, regulatory, and public affairs objectives at local, state, and federal levels.

Reporting to the General Manager, the executive will build and sustain relationships with officials, agencies, partners, and the public, advise on legislative matters, and align external affairs with Board priorities and water-supply initiatives.

Competenze

• Experience in water rights, legislation and regulation (State/Federal).
• Background in public affairs and regulatory liaison.

Mansioni

• Lead policy, regulatory, and public affairs objectives at local, state, and federal levels.
• Strengthen relationships with elected officials, regulatory agencies, industry partners, stakeholders, and the public.
• Advise on legislative, regulatory, and communications matters as a principal external affairs advisor.
• Ensure external affairs activities align with Board priorities, organizational goals, and water-supply initiatives.

Conoscenze

Public affairs

Legislation experience

Stakeholder relations

Descrizione del lavoro

Westlands Water District

Fresno, California

Deputy General Manager – Government & Public Affairs

Salary: $175,000 to $200,000

Final filing date: December 18, 2026.

Few organizations are as directly connected to California’s water future as Westlands Water District. As Deputy General Manager of Government & Public Affairs, you will help lead one of the state’s most influential water agencies during a critical period of innovation, resource management, and policy development.

Reporting to the General Manager, this executive leader advances the District’s policy, regulatory, and public affairs objectives at the local, state, and federal levels while strengthening relationships with elected officials, regulatory agencies, industry partners, stakeholders, and the public. The Deputy General Manager serves as a principal advisor on legislative, regulatory, and communications matters, ensuring the District’s external affairs activities align with Board priorities, organizational goals, water supply objectives, and long-term strategic initiatives.

The ideal candidate will have experience in water rights, legislation and regulation (State/Federal), such as Legislative Staffers, Water Legislators, Water-related Public Relations, or other related experience.

The Westlands Water District is an equal opportunity employer.