Chief Operating Officer

Job overview

The Chief Operating Officer role is onsite in Tracy, CA, with regular presence in Los Banos for committee and board meetings and time at other Authority locations as needed. Compensation is $227,417–$264,642 per year. The San Luis & Delta-Mendota Water Authority serves member agencies, irrigated agriculture, residents, and wetlands across its service area. The COO leads operational performance and capital project execution across the Authority. The role directs operations and maintenance, engineering, procurement, capital improvement projects, control operations, and safety to support reliable water service and public-agency responsibilities.

What you'll do

• Direct operations and maintenance, engineering, procurement, capital improvement projects, control operations, and safety
• oversee O&M and capital project planning, management, performance, and improvement
• lead annual budget development and administration
• coordinate departments and safety programs
• work with the Executive Director on strategy and policy
• represent the Executive Director before agencies and organizations
• support Board meetings and member-agency coordination
• oversee capital projects, studies, and program evaluations.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

chief operating officer

tracy ca

san luis & delta-mendota water authority

full-time

day shift

weekend work

$227,417–$264,642/year

water authority

public agency

operations & maintenance

capital projects

engineering

executive leadership

sponsorship not available

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Company vehicle or monthly vehicle allowance
• executive compensatory time off
• Authority 401(a) contribution equal to 8% of base salary
• executive 401(a) match
• voluntary 457 plan
• medical, dental, and vision contributions
• employee assistance program
• paid holidays, vacation, and medical leave.

Why this role

Executive role with extensive retirement contributions, employer-paid employee health premiums, and dental and vision contributions for employees and eligible family members. The Authority does not participate in Social Security; sponsorship is not available.

About the employer

San Luis & Delta-Mendota Water Authority is hiring for this role. Industry: Water Supply and Irrigation Systems. Sector: 22.