Inland Empire Utilities Agency - Director of Planning and Resources

The Inland Empire Utilities Agency (IEUA/Agency) is a regional wastewater treatment agency and wholesale distributor of imported water serving approximately 950,000 people across 242 square miles throughout western San Bernardino County. The Agency is committed to supporting the needs of its service area and safeguarding public health through significant investments in a diverse water supply portfolio, reliable municipal/industrial wastewater collection and treatment services, and other related utility services in a regionally planned and cost-effective manner.

The Agency is governed by a five-member Board of Directors elected to staggered four-year terms by registered voters within their divisions. As the only member agency of the Metropolitan Water District of Southern California (Metropolitan) in San Bernardino County, IEUA provides supplemental water supplies to the growing region, primarily via the State Water Project (SWP), for distribution among nine retail agencies.

The Planning and Resources Department plays a central role in positioning the Agency’s ability to meet the region’s long-term water supply, wastewater, environmental, and regulatory needs. The Department is responsible for long-range water and wastewater facility planning, water resource programs and projects, environmental compliance, pretreatment and source control, and operation of the Agency’s water quality laboratory.

The Director of Planning and Resources reports to the Deputy General Manager and provides executive leadership for the Agency’s Planning and Resources Department, overseeing long-range water and wastewater facility planning, water resource projects and programs, environmental compliance, pretreatment and source control, and water quality laboratory operations. For FY 2026/27, the Department is budgeted for 40 full-time positions and operating budget is $33,380,089.

Requires graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with a major in planning, civil or environmental engineering, hydrology, water resources management or a closely related field. A master’s degree, particularly an MBA, is highly desirable. Also requires at least ten years of progressively responsible experience in water resource planning, wastewater planning/management, and engineering for modern wastewater/water treatment facilities, including five years of management responsibility;

or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience. Experience in a public agency is preferred. Registration as a Professional Engineer (PE) in the State of California is also preferred.

Salary Range: $238,482 to $290,567

EEO/ADA.