Field Division Manager
Final Filing Date: 10/15/2026. Job Code #: 533783. Working Title: Field Division Manager, San Joaquin Field Division. Classification: CHIEF, FIELD DIVISION, DEPARTMENT OF WATER RESOURCES. # of Positions: 1. Work Location: Kern County. Telework: In-Office. Job Type: Permanent, Full Time. Contact Information: Victoria Williams (916) 902-6173, Victoria.Williams@water.ca.gov
About the role
Join a team of highly motivated professionals that are doing exciting work! We hope you’ll check out the Duties and Desirable Qualifications below and apply for this great career opportunity to join our State Water Project team and help deliver water to over 27 million Californians as well as contribute to protecting our environment and species conservation efforts. At DWR you will have the support of knowledgeable and helpful colleagues, robust training programs, and professional organizational memberships for your professional growth. Our large organization provides an opportunity for a long and promising career full of growth and opportunity.
Responsibilities
Under administrative direction of the Chief of Utility Operations (Assistant Division Manager South), the incumbent effectively plans, manages, organizes, and controls the activities of a large field division of the State Water Project. Oversees and directs all operations and maintenance activities for the field division which includes the Engineering Branch, Plant Maintenance Branch, Operations Branch, Civil Maintenance Branch, Planner/Scheduler Branch, and the Administration Branch and comprises a variety of power plants, pumping plants, electrical switchyards, dams, reservoirs, aqueducts, pipelines and turnouts. As a Department spokesperson, the Manager must be able to communicate Department policy on water and power availability and usage to the media, community organizations, and water users. In this capacity, the Manager must be constantly aware of the concerns of local citizens and interest groups.
Pay
Salary Range: $14,217.00 - $17,379.00
Schedule
Permanent, Full Time; In‑Office; Work Location: Kern County