Superintendent of Operations – Water Distribution and Controls

Are you a seasoned, solutions-oriented leader in water operations seeking the next step in your career? Do you excel at managing complex water distribution systems, optimizing SCADA technology, and leading high-performing teams to deliver essential public services? Are you passionate about protecting public health, ensuring system reliability, and mentoring the next generation of water professionals? If so, Marin Water invites you to apply for the position of Superintendent of Operations – Water Distribution and Controls.

As an integral part of the Operations Division, the Superintendent of Operations – Water Distribution and Controls plays a vital leadership role in ensuring the safe, reliable, and efficient delivery of water to the community. This position is responsible for the oversight, maintenance, and performance of a complex water distribution system, including the supervision of daily operations, infrastructure integrity, and regulatory compliance.

The Superintendent manages a team of fifteen employees, eleven focused on distribution and four on controls, and is accountable for an operational budget of $2,652,799. This role involves operational leadership, staff development, and performance management to ensure high standards of service delivery.

If the incumbent possesses a valid California State Water Resources Control Board D5 Distribution Operator Certificate, they will serve as the Chief Distribution System Operator, assuming full responsibility for regulatory compliance and operational oversight of the water distribution system.

Key responsibilities include:

·      Daily oversight and management of the water distribution infrastructure

·      Operation and oversight of the Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) system to monitor, diagnose, and optimize system performance in real time

·      Supervision, mentoring, and development of operational staff, ensuring compliance with safety protocols, technical standards, and organizational goals

·      Budget management, resource allocation, and operational reporting to support efficient service delivery and long-term capital planning

·      Coordination with internal departments, contractors, and regulatory agencies to support maintenance activities, capital projects, and emergency response

Key priorities include:

·      Ensuring the reliable delivery of safe, high-quality drinking water to the community through effective system oversight and regulatory compliance

·      Leading infrastructure improvements and modernization efforts

·      Managing and maintaining a complex, high-performing water system, including treatment facilities, pump stations, valves, tanks, and SCADA operations, with a focus on operational efficiency, sustainability, and resiliency

Chartered on April 25, 1912, the Marin Municipal Water District is the first municipal water district in California. Prior to that, water in central and southern Marin had been provided by several small, private companies, many of them subsidiaries to local real estate developers. Recognizing the critical importance of reliable water service, the community came together to create a publicly owned and managed water system. Our proud history is what drives our work, and it is at the heart of our mission: to manage our natural resources in a sustainable manner, and to provide you with high-quality water at a reasonable price.

Today, we serve more than 191,000 people in central and southern Marin. We are proud to provide 100 percent locally sourced drinking water. About 75 percent of our water supply comes from our reservoirs on Mt. Tamalpais and in west Marin, with the remaining supply coming from neighboring Sonoma County’s Russian River water system. Our local water supply means you can be sure your water is clean, fresh, and sustainably sourced.

Qualifications:

Graduation from college with a degree in Engineering or other related field; and five years of increasingly responsible experience in water distribution system operations and/or water system maintenance, at least three years of which must include supervising the work of others.

OR  

Completion of the twelfth grade or its equivalent; and seven years of experience at least three years of which must include supervising the work of others in the applicable area of responsibility, depending on assigned areas. Qualifying areas of experience may include one of the following:

·      Operation of a T5 rated conventional surface water treatment plant. 

·      Operation of a D5 rated distribution system. 

·      Maintenance of a complex water system(s) which may include one or more of the following: system maintenance and facility maintenance.

AND 

Required Certifications:

A valid Grade D3 Water Distribution Operator Certificate issued by the California State Water Resources Control Board Division of Drinking Water at time of application. The Superintendent must obtain a valid California State Water Resources Control Board Division of Drinking Water D5 Distribution Operator Certificate within 72 months of appointment.

Salary: $171,468 – $207,144 Annually

Regional Government Services and its staff are conducting this recruitment on behalf of Marin Municipal Water District.

Deadline to apply: August 19, 2025

Apply at: https://bit.ly/MWSuperintendentWaterDistControls

Marin Municipal Water District is an Equal Opportunity Employer.