• Full Time
  • Palm Desert, CA
  • $187,092 to $246,252 USD / Year

Coachella Valley Water District (CVWD)

Coachella Valley Water District (CVWD)

Deputy Director of Operations & Maintenance – Sanitation & Facilities Maintenance

Salary: $187,092 to $246,252

FFD: First resume review date: December 12, 2025

Coachella Valley Water District (CVWD, a nationally respected leader in water and wastewater management, is seeking an experienced, forward-thinking executive to serve as its next Deputy Director of Operations & Maintenance (Sanitation & Facilities). This is an exceptional opportunity to join a dynamic organization committed to reliability, sustainability, innovation, and public service.

As a key executive leader reporting to the Assistant General Manager, the Deputy Director will oversee several mission-critical divisions, including wastewater treatment, collections, stormwater systems, canal maintenance, facilities maintenance, and fleet operations. This role is responsible for shaping long-term strategic direction, driving operational excellence, and ensuring safe, compliant, and efficient service to the community.

This is an outstanding career opportunity for an accomplished leader with deep knowledge of water or wastewater operations, strong managerial expertise, and the vision to help lead CVWD into the future. If you are energized by complex challenges, inspired by public service, and committed to excellence, CVWD invites you to bring your leadership to one of California’s most respected special districts.

To learn more and to apply, go to: https://cpshr.us/recruitment/2550/

For more information contact:

Fatima Nukic
CPS HR Consulting
Email: fnukic@cpshr.us

To apply for this job please visit cpshr.us.