Water Resources Manager

Senior Executive Recruiter @ Cal Poly / Championing People, Purpose, and Possibility

Cal Poly is building the CSU's first Water Reclamation Facility to treat campus sewer to generate recycled water for use on campus. We are currently looking for a qualified Water Resource Manager! Come join the team, the water's fine.

The Water Resources Manager works within the EU&S Department of FMD which supports and advises Fac Ops in day-to-day operations, maintenance, and repair of campus buildings, grounds, and infrastructure; supports and advises FPCP in planning, design reviews, and construction support for capital projects; and manages all campus water and sewer utility services, budget, and conservation programs, projects, and initiatives. This position works closely with consultants, contractors, in‑house skilled trades, and project managers.

Collaboration across the various FMD departments and with the campus community and providing a high degree of professionalism and customer service is crucial to the mission of the department.

Under the general direction of the Director of Energy, Utilities, and Sustainability, the Water Resources Manager is responsible for overseeing all aspects of water and wastewater resource and infrastructure management including capital planning, budgeting, capital improvement, project management, operation and maintenance, contract administration, water rights reporting, regulatory compliance, water conservation projects and program leadership, and educational outreach. This position will work with faculty, staff, and administrators on campus, project donors/representatives, CSU officials, permitting and regulatory agencies, and various professional consultants, contractors, vendors.

• Manage Cal Poly’s Water Reclamation Facility, which will include, but is not limited to: 3rd party plant operator, facility budgets, cost recovery, and maintenance and capital improvement planning.
• Coordinate with Cal Poly Environmental Health and Safety and Agricultural Operations to ensure compliance with all permits and regulations related to on‑campus wastewater treatment and the production, storage, and agronomic application of Title 22 recycled water on campus lands.
• Manage Cal Poly’s water supply portfolio including Whale Rock surface water, ground water from on‑campus wells, rain/storm water catchment, future connection to the State Water Project, and future production of Title 22 recycled water to ensure safe and adequate water supply to support campus operations and facilitate execution of the Campus Master Plan, while controlling cost and risk.
• Manage Cal Poly’s water infrastructure including potable and non‑potable pumping and distribution systems, metering and data collection, and storage reservoirs for backup/emergency supply and firefighting.
• Manage sanitary sewer and storm sewer collection and conveyance systems, and lift stations.

Bachelor’s Degree in Civil, Environmental, Mechanical, or Industrial Engineering or related field AND five (5) years of progressively responsible experience in design, construction, operation and maintenance of and water and wastewater infrastructure systems. Additional qualifying experience may be substituted for the required education on a year‑for‑year basis.

Possession of (or ability to obtain by date of hire) a valid California Driver’s License.

The anticipated hiring range for this role is $120,000 - $135,000 per year. Note that the offer is calculated based on the background and relevant years of experience of the individual selected.

Factors in determining the appropriate compensation for a role include experience, skills, knowledge, abilities, education, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs. The Anticipated Hiring Range referenced in the job posting is the budgeted salary or hourly range that the University reasonably expects to pay for this position. The Classification Range may be broader than what the University anticipates paying for this position, based on internal equity,…