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Monte Vista Water District, a county water district formed in 1927, located in western San Bernardino County, provides retail and wholesale water services to a population of over 133,480 in the communities of Montclair, Chino Hills, and portions of Chino.  The District presently has approximately 12,000 metered retail connections that serve residential, commercial, industrial, institutional, landscape irrigation, and agricultural uses.

The District is committed to providing high quality water service while ensuring fiscal responsibility, ethical conduct, and environmental stewardship. A five-member Board of Directors, who is elected to four-year terms, sets strategic direction and policy for the District. A general manager is appointed by the Board of Directors and oversees the day-to-day management of the District. There are two divisions under the general manager’s oversight: Engineering, Operations, and Maintenance; and Finance and Administration. The District’s 38 team members are dedicated to quality, service, and innovation, making Monte Water Vista District an outstanding place to work!

THE POSITION

Monte Vista Water District is seeking an experienced, innovative, and talented leader to fill this important at-will, executive-level position that reports directly to the General Manager. The successful candidate will be someone who is self-motivated and able to proactively and independently implement policy directives. From managing complex capital projects to holding delicate conversations with regional stakeholders, this position is expected to attract someone excited by opportunities to demonstrate strong leadership skills both within and outside of the organization. Most importantly, we are looking for a person who enjoys working collaboratively in a close-knit, team-spirited, and family-like organization.

GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES

This position oversees, directs, and participates in all activities of the Engineering, Operations, and Maintenance Division comprised of the Engineering, Operations, and Maintenance departments. This person will provide assistance to the General Manager in a variety of administrative, coordinative, analytical, and liaison capacities, and serves with the General Manager and Assistant General Manager/Chief Financial Officer as a member of the District’s Executive Team. Successful performance of the work requires knowledge of public policy, District functions and activities, and the ability to develop, oversee, and implement projects and programs in a variety of areas. Responsibilities include coordinating the activities of the division with those of other divisions, departments, and agencies and managing and overseeing the complex and varied functions of the division. The incumbent is accountable for accomplishing divisional and departmental planning and operational goals and objectives and for furthering District goals and objectives within general policy guidelines.

For a complete list of essential responsibilities, please reference the position’s job description at www.mvwd.org.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education and Experience:

Equivalent to graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with major coursework in civil, mechanical, or environmental engineering, or a related field, and seven (7) years of increasingly responsible professional water utility engineering experience, including at least three (3) years in a management and/or administrative capacity.

Licenses and Certifications:

• Possession of a valid California Driver’s License and a satisfactory driving record.
• Possession of, and ability to maintain, a valid registration as a Professional Engineer issued by the State of California.
• Possession of, and ability to maintain, a valid Grade III Water Distribution Operator Certificate issued by the State Water Resources Control Board is desirable.
• Possession of, and ability to maintain, a valid Grade III Water Treatment Operator Certificate issued by the State Water Resources Control Board is desirable.

Any combination of training and experience that would provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities is qualifying.

APPLICATION PROCESS

A District application is required and can be completed here, or obtained in person at our business address: Monte Vista Water District, 10575 Central Avenue, Montclair, CA 91763. Candidates must include a comprehensive resume and references with their application. A full job description is also available on the District website.  

ASSISTANCE FOR INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES

MVWD does not discriminate on the basis of disability. If you have a disability and need an accommodation to participate in the application, testing, or interview process, please notify Human Resources immediately.

MVWD is an equal opportunity employer and values and encourages diversity.

Open until filled.  First review of applications on October 3, 2023.