Chief Operating Officer by San Luis & Delta-Mendota Water Authority Sep 15, 2026 Job Location Tracy, CA Application Deadline 10/19/2026 How to Apply Please visit https://jobs.localjobnetwork.com/j/88302419 OR https://www.sldmwa.org/job-openings Chief Operating Officer is an executive leader responsible for operational performance, organizational alignment, and effective execution of Capital Projects across the Authority. The COO is responsible and accountable for the planning, management, performance, and improvement of the Authority’s O&M and Capital Improvement Project functions. As a key member of the executive leadership team, the COO represents the Executive Director in interactions with employees, the public, member agencies, and other organizations. LEADERSHIP PRIORITIES: Provide executive direction for administration of the O&M Transfer Agreement with the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation for Transferred Works facilities. Lead development, preparation, and administration of the annual budget, including fiscal analysis and review of budget proposals and requests. Provide direction and leadership for O&M staff and ensure the Authority’s safety practices and programs are coordinated, implemented, and maintained. Coordinate activities across departments to promote a high level of organizational and program efficiency. Work closely with the Executive Director on strategic planning, implementation plans, priorities, and Authority policy development. Represent the Executive Director before federal, state, and local agencies and other organizations. Support Board of Directors meetings, information flow, and coordination among member agencies. Oversee Capital Improvement Projects, special studies and evaluations of Authority programs and services and communicate established Board policies effectively. FACILITES & OPERATIONS: The COO helps steward the people, systems, and facilities that support reliable water delivery across a diverse service area. Authority facilities include the C.W. “Bill” Jones Pumping Plant, Delta-Mendota Canal, O’Neill Pumping/Generation Plant, San Luis Drain, Delta Cross Channel, Tracy Fish Collection Facility, and the Delta-Mendota Canal-California Aqueduct Intertie. CANDIDATE: SLDMWA seeks an accomplished leader who combines sound judgment, operational discipline, strong communication, and the ability to build trusted relationships. The ideal candidate will have a demonstrated ability to identify creative, practical solutions to complex problems and the determination to see them through. The ability to approach difficult challenges with confidence, remove obstacles to progress, and ensure the Water Authority successfully fulfills its responsibility to deliver safe, clean, and reliable water to its members. Any combination of education and experience that provides the necessary knowledge and abilities may be qualifying. A typical path includes a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in engineering, public administration, business administration, or a related field, together with ten years of supervisory, management, or executive experience. Broad management experience in a public agency, including responsibility for program formulation and implementation and the management of administrative operations, is preferred. COMPENSATION: The anticipated salary range for the COO is $227,417- $264,642. Compensation will be commensurate with the experiences of the successful candidate. BENEFITS: 401(a) Defined Contribution Plan, Executive 401(a) plan, voluntary 457 Deferred Compensation plan, Medical, Dental, Vision, EAP, paid holidays, vacation, medical leave, executive compensation time, vehicle or vehicle allowance. SLDMWA is an Equal Opportunity, Veteran/Disabled Employer
