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Join Our Team as Chief Administrative Officer at Westlands Water District!

Are you a dynamic leader with a passion for water management and administrative excellence? Westlands Water District is seeking a Chief Administrative Officer to oversee and drive our day-to-day administrative operations. This is an exciting opportunity to make a significant impact in a vital sector.

Location: Fresno, California
Employment Type: At-will, Full-Time
Salary: Competitive, based on experience

About the Role:

As the Chief Administrative Officer, you will work under the direction of the General Manager to plan, organize, and direct various administrative activities. Your responsibilities will span across finance, human resources, IT, procurement, and more. You will play a crucial role in shaping the future of our district by developing and implementing policies, managing budgets, and ensuring compliance with federal and state regulations.

Key Responsibilities:

• Leadership: Direct and review the work of various District Divisions to achieve goals efficiently.
• Policy Development: Recommend and implement District goals, objectives, and policies.
• Financial Management: Develop and control divisional budgets and cost control standards.
• Collaboration: Work with other agencies, governmental representatives, and the public to represent District activities.
• Compliance: Ensure adherence to District rules, regulations, and policies.

Qualifications:

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Public Administration, Business Administration, Law, Accounting, Economics, Finance, Human Resources, or a related field.
• Experience: Minimum of 7 years in a water utility district or similar organization with increasing responsibility.
• Skills: Strong analytical, leadership, and communication skills. Proficiency in Excel and budget analysis.

Why Join Us?

• Impactful Work: Contribute to the sustainability and efficiency of water management.
• Collaborative Environment: Work with a dedicated team of professionals.

How to Apply:

If you are ready to take on this challenging and rewarding role, we want to hear from you! Please submit your resume and cover letter to resume@wwd.ca.gov

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $125,004.00 - $300,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental Insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person

Westlands receives water from the Central Valley Project, which is operated by the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation. The District’s water distribution system is comprised entirely of buried pipeline (approximately 1,100 miles of pipe) and is outfitted with over 3,000 water meters. Westlands continually invests in this sophisticated system, which measures every drop of water and minimizes losses caused by seepage and evaporation. Westlands is among the few, if not the only, agricultural water agencies in the United States that distributes water through an entirely enclosed system.Since its formation in 1952, the mission of the Westlands Water District has been to provide timely, reliable and affordable water services to landowners and water users in western Fresno and Kings Counties. These water services include the sustainable management and delivery of water supply, as well as the provision of ongoing education, advanced technology and innovative methods for environmental conservation.Westlands’ dedication to the communities and farms dependent on water deliveries and commitment to the preservation of its federal contract has led to the acquisition of additional water necessary to meet these needs. To support this mission, Westlands has adopted the following goals:Preserve and restore the federal contract water supply.Obtain supplemental water supplies through short and long-term purchases and transfers.Develop a process to examine the various options available for the purposes of supply enhancement and drainage mitigation.Support timely construction of cost-effective facilities to enhance the quality and reliability of water supplies.Conduct the maintenance, operational and administrative functions of Westlands in an efficient and effective manner.Implement and maintain an effective Water Conservation program by providing growers with accurate and current information and technical assistance to aid with water management planning.

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