Utilities Director Jobs in California

A Utilities Director plays a crucial role in the utilities industry, overseeing the operations of utilities services such as water, gas, electric, or wastewater departments within a city or county. They are responsible for the planning, directing, managing, and overseeing the activities and operations of the utilities department. This includes the development and implementation of policies and procedures, managing and participating in the development and administration of the department budget, and coordinating activities with other departments and outside agencies.

Notable skills and certifications a Utilities Director should have include a strong understanding of engineering principles, excellent managerial skills, a strong ability to communicate effectively, and a good understanding of regulatory affairs and public administration. Certifications like a Professional Engineer (PE) license or Certified Public Works Manager (CPWM) can be advantageous. Prior roles before becoming a Utilities Director may include Utilities Manager, City Engineer, or Public Works Director. Each of these roles provides the necessary experience in managing utilities and a deep understanding of the various technical aspects involved in the provision of such services.

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Assistant Director Utilities - Water Gas Wastewater

  • Palo Alto, CA
  • 3 days ago
  • Palo Alto, CA
  • 3 days ago

The following key initiatives are designed to address the Citys evolving and expanding needs: Water Master Plan Wastewater Master Plan Water Distribution main replacement Wastewater Collection System...

Operations Manager

  • Riverside, CA
  • 5 days ago
  • Riverside, CA
  • 5 days ago

management is a plus Work Environment: Work in both office and production areas (exposure to noise, cold temps, PPE required) Balance between hands-on management and strategic planning Ability to lift...

Public Works Operations Manager

  • Los Banos, CA
  • 6 days ago
  • Los Banos, CA
  • 6 days ago

Utilities Division: Possession of a Grade I Water Treatment Operators Certificate and Grade II Water Distribution Operators certificate....

Business Operations Manager, Energy Finance

  • Menlo Park, CA
  • 7 days ago
  • Menlo Park, CA
  • 7 days ago

Meta's Infrastructure Finance Team is seeking an experienced energy professional to contribute to a newly created team responsible for financial modeling and decision support of deals that Meta is...

Power Plant Operations Manager (Renewable)

  • Bloomington, CA
  • 10 days ago
  • Bloomington, CA
  • 10 days ago

Source: Renewable Energy Plant Operations Manager...

People Operations Manager

  • Brisbane, CA
  • 17 days ago
  • Brisbane, CA
  • 17 days ago

About Omnidian Omnidian, Inc. is a fast-growing Series C tech-enabled service company revolutionizing performance assurance for the distributed solar and energy storage industries. Omnidian is...

Assistant Construction Manager, Utilities

  • Los Angeles, CA
  • 24 days ago
  • Los Angeles, CA
  • 24 days ago

Arcadis is the world's leading company delivering sustainable design, engineering, and consultancy solutions for natural and built assets. We are more than 36,000 people, in over 70 countries,...

Water Treatment Superintendent

  • Oceanside, CA
  • 24 days ago
  • Oceanside, CA
  • 24 days ago

The Oceanside Water Utilities Department is an innovative and forward-looking organization whose goal it is to ensure ongoing access to safe, affordable drinking water & reliable wastewater collection...

Field Operations Manager

  • Bakersfield, CA
  • 27 days ago
  • Bakersfield, CA
  • 27 days ago

ChampionX has an immediate need for a Field Operations Manager located in Bakersfield, CA. If you are a passionate professional that likes to work in a hands-on environment, we invite you to...

Utilities Director

  • Rialto, CA
  • 30+ days ago
  • Rialto, CA
  • 30+ days ago

Under the general direction of the City Manager, the Utilities Director provides analysis and review of the services and activities of the water and wastewater Utility operations, ensuring that all...

Utilities Operations Manager

  • Gilroy, CA
  • 45+ days ago
  • Gilroy, CA
  • 45+ days ago

They will serve as a critical advisor to the Utilities Director, helping to shape operational strategy....

Sales Operations Manager for eBOS Products

  • CA
  • 45+ days ago
  • CA
  • 45+ days ago

energy sector Strong understanding of eBOS components (cabling, combiners, disconnects, transformers, etc.) and technical solution sales Proficient in Salesforce.com and Excel-based modeling (knowledge...

Power Plant Operations Manager

  • Stockton, CA
  • 60+ days ago
  • Stockton, CA
  • 60+ days ago

plant operations, with strong understanding of the maintenance function....

Operations Manager Hauling

  • Rancho Cordova, CA
  • 60+ days ago
  • Rancho Cordova, CA
  • 60+ days ago

As demand for renewable energy continues to grow, we have 70 landfill gas-to-energy projects in operation and plan to expand our portfolio to 115 projects by 2028....

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Salary for Utilities Director Jobs in California

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Licensing / Certification

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Highest Education Level

Utilities Directors in California offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
39.5%
Master's Degree
24.8%
Vocational Degree or Certification
11.3%
High School or GED
11.1%
Associate's Degree
9.0%
Doctorate Degree
3.1%
Some College
0.8%
Some High School
0.4%

Average Work Experience
Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by Utilities Directors in California
4-6 years
24.4%
2-4 years
22.1%
10+ years
14.4%
8-10 years
13.0%
1-2 years
11.3%
6-8 years
8.7%
Less than 1 year
5.1%
None
1.1%


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