Westlands Water District is seeking a Deputy General Manager – Energy & Power. Reporting to the General Manager and serving as a member of the executive leadership team, the Deputy General Manager will provide strategic and technical leadership for Westlands’ Energy and Power function. The successful candidate will develop the District’s energy strategy and portfolio, translate opportunities into viable programs and investments, build organizational capability, and lead relationships across the energy, regulatory, governmental, and utility landscape.
The ideal candidate will be an entrepreneurial and strategic leader with strong energy-sector expertise and business acumen, capable of building and leading Westlands Water District’s emerging Energy and Power function. They will bring demonstrated experience in energy resource planning, power supply and procurement, utility operations, and portfolio and risk management, along with a strong understanding of California energy markets, regulations, renewable energy programs, and compliance requirements. The successful candidate will have a proven ability to develop energy strategies and innovative programs, evaluate market opportunities, manage energy assets, and make sound financial and investment decisions. They will also possess knowledge of environmental and regulatory requirements, including CEQA and NEPA, and exceptional communication and relationship-building skills to work effectively with governing boards, senior leadership, utilities, regulators, and industry partners. An innovative, collaborative, and entrepreneurial leader, they will be skilled at building high-performing teams, embracing emerging technologies, and translating opportunities into measurable results.