Assistant Director of Water

JOB TITLE: Assistant Director of Water
AGENCY: City of Victorville
LOCATION: Victorville, CA
FILING DEADLINE: February 28, 2025
SALARY RANGE: $149,808 – $182,088 Annually

THE POSITION
Under the general direction of the Director of Public Works and Water, the Assistant Director of Water will direct, manage, supervise, and/or coordinate assigned programs, divisions, and activities within the Public Works and Water Department, including: water supply, water distribution, water meters, wastewater treatment, reclaimed water, water conservation, line locating, warehousing, and administrative services. The work includes organizing, directing, and supervising all classes of Water employees engaged in construction, repair, operations, maintenance, planning, and administrative tasks. The Assistant Director of Water is expected to perform or assist in a variety of tasks, including planning, budgeting, purchasing, and report preparation to provide highly responsible and complex professional, administrative, and technical support to the Director. They may serve in the absence of the Director of Public Works and Water to provide departmental leadership and decision-making and other related duties, as required.

THE IDEAL CANDIDATE
The City of Victorville is seeking a highly qualified and experienced Assistant Director of Water who exemplifies strong leadership and team-building skills. The ideal candidate will possess a unique blend of technical proficiency, strong leadership skills, and exceptional communication abilities to foster a cohesive and motivated team. The next Assistant Director of Water values teamwork and recognizes the importance of each team member in contributing to the City’s overall success. They possess experience in budgeting and financial management, ensuring efficient allocation of resources and cost-effective operations. In addition to their leadership and financial acumen, the candidate brings valuable knowledge in the redesign and optimization of water/wastewater treatment plants. Their expertise in this area will be instrumental in driving innovative solutions and improvements to the City’s water infrastructure. The ideal candidate is committed to excellence, sustainability, and the continuous enhancement of water services for the community.

QUALIFICATIONS
• Education: Graduation from an accredited college with a Bachelor’s Degree in Public or Business Administration, Management and Leadership, Civil or Environmental Engineering, Construction Management, or a closely related field is required. A Master’s degree is desirable.
• License and Certification Requirements:
o Must possess a minimum of a valid California Class “C” driver’s license upon hire and maintain throughout the length of employment with the City of Victorville.
o Must possess a minimum of a T2 Drinking Water Treatment certification and a D4 Drinking Water Distribution certification.
• Experience: A minimum of four years of progressively responsible management and supervisory experience involving operations and maintenance activities of a major division of a water agency, public utility, private utility, or municipal public works department.

ABOUT THE CITY OF VICTORVILLE
Located in Southern California at the high point between Los Angeles and Las Vegas, Victorville is the leading city for both industry and retail in the High Desert region. Victorville is a growing, vibrant community that is home to approximately 136,000 residents and some of the area’s largest employers. Clean air, abundant mountain vistas, family-friendly recreational activities, spectacular sunsets and breathtaking night skies entice locals and visitors alike to fall in love with our City. We’re within a few hours of SoCal beaches, National Parks, mountain retreats, and other major attractions; and Ontario International Airport is less than an hour away.

For more details about this opportunity, please visit the job brochure at: https://koffassociates.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/Final-Brochure-Assistant-Dir-of-Water.pdf.

To be considered, please submit a resume, cover letter, and five work-related references (who will not be contacted in the early stages of the recruitment) to: https://koffassociates.com/assistant-director-of-water/. Resumes should reflect years and months of positions held, as well as size of past organization(s).

For additional information, please contact:
Chelsea Freeman
(510) 570-3844
chelsea_freeman@ajg.com
Website: https://koffassociates.com/

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