Utility Services Manager

  • by Otay Water District
  • Dec 16, 2025

Job Location

San Diego, CA

Application Deadline

01/16/2026

How to Apply

For information on the recruitment process and to apply, please go to the Employment section of our website www.otaywater.gov. Applications will be accepted until there are a sufficient number of highly qualified applicants from which to make a selection. However, for the earliest consideration, please submit your application materials by January 11, 2026.


Description

Examples of Duties

  • Plans, directs, assigns, reviews, and evaluates the work of supervisory, professional, technical, and support staff assigned to perform functions of the sections. Including periodic field checks of work in progress.
  • Participates in the development of and directs and monitors the implementation of section and department goals, objectives and measures to include the District’s Strategic Plan and Performance Measures.
  • Develops budgetary recommendations and monitors revenues and expenditures for assigned sections and recommends or makes appropriate adjustments.
  • Serves as liaison for the section with other District departments, outside agencies and private firms and documents, negotiates, and resolves issues.
  • Prepares executive level reports, presentations, summaries and correspondence. Participates in committee and Board meetings.
  • Develops, trains, models, and enforces safe work procedures and practices for the sections and Department.
  • Participates effectively in conducting timely and thorough investigations of employee incidents to ensure that Incident Reports are fully completed.
  • Reviews and evaluates the condition, operation, and maintenance of fleet vehicles and heavy construction equipment and makes recommendations for rehabilitation and/or replacement.
  • Ensures compliance with environmental requirements related to wastewater collection system, including the implementation and execution of the District’s Capacity, Management, Operations and Maintenance (CMOM) program and Sewer System Management Plan.
  • Reviews records and technical data to ensure proper operational controls are maintained in order to meet regulatory requirements.
  • Participates in the review and evaluation of design, plan and specification of new facilities and existing facilities.
  • Participates in the District’s Asset Management program including condition assessments of the District assets and infrastructure, to include condition assessment functions and lifecycle management of assets and infrastructure.
  • Listens, documents, responds to and resolves citizen complaints.
  • Ensures compliance with all District rules, regulations, and procedures to include adherence to Memorandum of Understanding (MOU).
  • Advises the Department Chief and other senior staff on relevant issues.
  • Responds to emergencies as required.
  • Drives a vehicle as required in performance of assigned duties.

For the complete job description, and requirements go to the Employment section of our website www.otaywater.gov.