Operations & Maintenance Manager
Marina Coast Water District
The
Marina Coast Water District
is seeking an Operations & Maintenance Manager. The Operations & Maintenance Manager is a key member of the District’s leadership team, responsible for overseeing the reliable operation, maintenance, and regulatory compliance of the District’s water treatment, water distribution, wastewater collection, and laboratory functions. The Operations & Maintenance Manager plans, directs, and evaluates all operational activities while ensuring the District delivers safe, high-quality water and wastewater services to its customers. The position is responsible for department budgeting, capital improvement planning, asset management, fleet management, emergency preparedness, facility security, and regulatory compliance.
This role leads and develops a team of supervisors, technical professionals, and field staff, fostering a culture of safety, accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement. The Operations & Maintenance Manager works closely with District leadership, regulatory agencies, contractors, developers, and community stakeholders, serving as a trusted advisor on operational matters and infrastructure needs.
The ideal candidate will bring at least 10 years of progressively responsible experience in water and wastewater operations management, including extensive knowledge of groundwater systems, recycled water operations, water treatment and distribution, and wastewater collection systems. Experience overseeing SCADA systems and operational technologies is highly desirable, as is experience participating in or leading an Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system implementation or migration.
Location:
Marina
,
California
Salary:
$167,605.09 - $213,911.26
Final filing date:
First review of applications: July 27, 2026
Please make sure to have your
Resume
,
Cover Letter
, and
List of References
ready for upload before you start the application process. One combined document that includes all three items is preferred.