Job Category
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Full-time
Employer
County of Sonoma - Sonoma Water
Job Open until Filled
Job Closing Date
Phone
707-565-2331
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County of Sonoma
Water Agency Chief Engineer
$201,552 - $243,441/Annually*

Sonoma Water offers a total compensation package that is both attractive and competitive!

The Chief Engineer at Sonoma Water is a pivotal, executive-level position, who has general oversight for all engineering activities within the organization and for managing and providing direction to twelve sections of Sonoma Water's Engineering and Water Resource Planning Division, which includes directly supervising seven managers.

This position interfaces with Sonoma Water’s water contractors and customers to ensure activities are coordinated; provides technical and strategic oversight of long-term planning and resource management programs, including mitigation of vulnerabilities due to climate and natural hazard risks; and promotes innovative initiatives to improve the resiliency of Sonoma Water’s operations and facilities. Additionally, the Chief Engineer works closely with elected officials and governing boards to support decision-making based on technical and scientific information, seeks and develops strategic partnerships with state and federal agencies, and represents Sonoma Water to the media, external partners, and stakeholders. As a key leader and executive administrator at Sonoma Water, it is critical for this position to participate in strategy and internal policy development as part of the executive committee, and be responsible for the overall budget of the Division’s programs and projects.

Please note: To be considered for this position, applicants are required to possess a valid certificate of registration as a Civil Engineer issued by the State of California Board of Registration for Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors.

*The annual salary range of this position is $194,352 - $236,241. In addition to the base salary, the position receives a cash allowance of approximately $600 per month. Combined, the annual salary is $201,552 - $243,441. Salary is negotiable within the established range and benefits described herein do not represent a contract and may be changed without notice. For more information, including minimum qualifications, & to apply, visit, www.yourpath2sonomacounty.org or call 707-565-2331. The County of Sonoma is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We value diversity and are committed to having a workforce that is representative of the communities we serve. Apply by 4/25/22