Description

The City of Sunnyvale is currently recruiting for a Deputy Director of Environmental Services – Water Distribution/Sewer Collection to join the Environmental Services Department. The Deputy Director of Environmental Services – Water Distribution/Sewer Collection leads a team of 46 staff and is  responsible for planning, organizing, and directing the operation, maintenance, and improvement of the City’s potable and recycled water distribution and sanitary and storm sewer collection systems; ensuring compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local regulations; preparing and administering the division’s operating and capital improvement budgets; overseeing asset management and long-term infrastructure planning; coordinating with regional agencies, contractors, and community stakeholders; and fostering a safe, customer-focused, and high-performing team culture.

Benefits Include: 

        Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

        City contributes 4% of the 7% employee contribution to CalPERS for classic members;

        City paid retiree medical insurance contribution of $1100 per month. City contribution increases with 5 years of service.

        Generous Paid Time Off Program, Other Paid Leave Programs, and Holidays

        Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

        City 2% contribution of an employee’s base pay to the 401(a) plan available only to new hire management employees.

        Wellness Programs

The City of Sunnyvale provides an excellent benefits package. A complete application consists of a City application and responses to the supplemental questionnaire.  The position opens Monday, September 8, 2025 and final filing date is Monday, October 6, 2025 5:00 PM. For complete information regarding this current opportunity, please visit: Sunnyvale.ca.gov and click on JOBS.

https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/sunnyvale/jobs/5065035/deputy-director-of-environmental-services-water-distribution-sewer-collection

Requirements

The minimum qualifications for education and experience can be met in the following way:

A bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in civil engineering, environmental engineering, or related field; AND
Six (6) years of professional experience directly related to wastewater, water, and sewer maintenance, public works construction experience, or a related field, including two (2) years of experience in a supervisory capacity.