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Asst Deputy Director - Wastewater Treatment Division

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Job Req ID: 326 

​Department: WWTD Assistant Deputy Director 

Salary Range: $224,744.00 to $224,744.00 

Job Type: Unclassified     

Business Area: Public Utilities 

Personnel Area: PU Wastewater Treat & Disposal 

Closing Date: 07/23/2025 

 

 

Join our dynamic team as the Assistant Deputy Director – Wastewater Treatment Division, where you will play a pivotal role in managing the day-to-day operations of San Diego's wastewater system. Under the general direction of the Deputy Director, you'll lead a dedicated team of approximately 230 staff across various disciplines, including Wastewater Operations, Administrative and Financial Services, Power Plant Operations, Maintenance, and Wastewater Treatment Engineering. This on-site position requires flexibility and availability during evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays. We seek passionate individuals eager to make a positive impact, serve the community with pride, and bring enthusiasm to their work every day. If you possess a unique blend of knowledge, skills, education, and experience, we encourage you to apply and help us shape the future of wastewater treatment in San Diego. Join us in providing reliable, sustainable wastewater services. For more information, please visit Public Utilities Department.

 

Minimum Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Biology, Chemistry, Business Administration, Public Administration, or related field; AND
  • Three (3) years of management experience in water and/or wastewater operations.
  • An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered

 

Desirable Qualifications:

The ideal candidate will possess the following qualifications:

  • A California State Water Resources Control Board Wastewater Operator Certification Grade 5 is highly desirable.
  • 3 years of experience in managing large programs, projects, or field operations
  • Experience understanding and working with a complex budget.
  • Experience balancing competing interests with regulatory agencies (Regional Water Quality Control Board and California Water Resources Control Board) and a political environment.
  • Excellent problem-solving skills, with the ability to proactively identify and support creative and viable business solutions, resulting in successful interactions with a wide variety of stakeholders.
  • Experience enhancing customer service and customer satisfaction through the management of high-performing teams.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills to work effectively with customers, elected officials, external businesses, and governmental agencies.
  • An understanding of public entity personnel and labor relations principles, policies, and procedures.

 

The City:

With over 1.4 million residents, it's the eighth-largest city in the U.S. and second-largest in California. San Diego boasts a thriving economy, a diverse community, top-notch educational institutions, and an unbeatable quality of life. Enjoy endless sunshine, sandy beaches, and world-famous attractions—there's something here for everyone.

 

The City's mission is to make San Diego not just a fine city, but a great one. With a vision of "Opportunity in every neighborhood, excellent service for every San Diegan," we are dedicated to serving our community every day. As one of the region’s largest employers, the City of San Diego employs nearly 13,000 highly dedicated employees and has a combined Fiscal Year 2025 operating and capital budget of approximately $5.65 billion. Additional information about the City of San Diego can be found on the City’s website, along with our Strategic Plan reflecting our mission.

 

Benefits:

Join the City of San Diego and take advantage of a robust benefits package designed to support your well-being.

  • Defined retirement plan, including pension reciprocity, dependent on an employee’s eligibility status (new hire, rehire, etc.). 
  • A wide variety of cafeteria-style health and wellness plans or in-lieu cash waiver.
  • 11 paid City holidays per calendar year and 1 floating holiday per fiscal year.
  • Approximately 176 hours of paid annual leave for an employee’s first 15 years of service, and approximately 216 hours for 16+ years of service.
  • Up to 24 hours of paid discretionary leave per fiscal year.
  • Up to 320 hours of paid Parental Leave per childbirth or placement of a child.
  • Up to 40 hours of paid Bereavement Leave per fiscal year.
  • Tuition reimbursement up to $2,000 per fiscal year, and complimentary LinkedIn Learning professional development opportunities.
  • Free transit pass (including MTS Trolley, MTS Bus, and all Rapid and Rapid Express bus services).
  • Access to premier City golf courses at a discounted rate. 
  • Reduced-rate fitness center memberships.
  • City-paid life insurance. 

 

For additional details, please review the Benefits Summary for Unclassified Employees  (Download PDF reader) or contact the Benefits Division of the Risk Management Department at (619) 236-5924. 

 

Pre-Employment Requirements and Screening Process:
Employment offers are conditional, pending the results of all screening processes applicable to the position. All the processes required by the City of San Diego must be successfully completed before employment begins. Please refer to the City’s pre-employment requirements and screening process webpage for additional information.  Nothing in this job posting constitutes or should be construed as part of an express or implied contract for employment with the City of San Diego. 

 

Resumes will be screened according to the qualifications outlined above and the most qualified candidates will be invited to interview.   There is one current vacancy for an Assistant Deputy Director role, however this recruitment may be used to fill additional future positions within the Public Utilities Department. 
 

The City of San Diego has an active Equal Opportunity/ADA Program for employment and vigorously supports diversity in the workplace. 

 

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