Water Utility Manager

Final date to receive applications:
Monday, February 2, 2026 at 10:00 am

Tentative Interviews:
Tuesday, February 24, 2026

The City of Paso Robles is excited to announce an exceptional career opportunity for a Water Utility Manager within our Utilities Department. The Water Division’s mission is to provide customers with a reliable high‑quality water supply. The water system serves approximately 9,200 residential, 800 commercial, and 400 irrigation customers within the City of Paso Robles. Facilities include 19 wells, two arsenic‑removal treatment systems, a micro‑filtration water treatment plant, seven booster stations, four reservoirs, and 172 miles of water main.

The Water Utilities Manager is responsible for managing the operations and long‑term planning of water distribution, treatment, and water quality, and serves as project manager for large and small utility improvement projects. The City is seeking a visionary leader who is detail‑oriented and a strong communicator. If this exciting leadership role interests you, please do not hesitate to apply today!

Nestled in the heart of California’s scenic Central Coast, Paso Robles—short for El Paso de Robles, or “The Pass of the Oaks”—offers a unique blend of small‑town charm, natural beauty, and modern opportunity. Originally founded around its famous mineral hot springs and rich agricultural heritage, Paso Robles has grown into a dynamic and thriving community. The region enjoys a Mediterranean climate with warm, sunny days and cool evenings, ideal for both outdoor living and agricultural innovation.

With its rolling hills, majestic oak trees, and panoramic vineyard views, Paso Robles provides a truly inspiring setting for work and life. The city’s central location within San Luis Obispo County offers residents easy access to a wide array of cultural, educational, and recreational attractions, including the nearby California Polytechnic State University, scenic Highway 1, and the vibrant coastal towns of Morro Bay, Cambria, and Pismo Beach.

The City of Paso Robles was incorporated in 1889 as a general‑law city and operates under the Council‑Manager form of government. As of January 1, 2025, the City’s population has grown to approximately 31,061, reflecting consistent growth over recent years as more residents are drawn to the City’s high quality of life, strong community identity, and comprehensive municipal services.

The City is a full‑service municipality, providing a wide range of essential public services directly to its residents, including police and fire protection, emergency medical response, water and wastewater utilities, parks and recreation, planning and development services, public works, and community enrichment programs. The City is committed to delivering responsive, effective, and efficient services that enhance the well‑being of its residents and support a safe, sustainable, and vibrant community.

The governing body consists of a five‑member City Council. The City Manager, appointed by the City Council, serves as the Chief Executive Officer and is authorized to appoint all non‑elected employees, with the exception of the City Attorney. The City operates with a total annual budget of $145.7 million for fiscal year 2025‑26 and employs 314.44 full‑time equivalent positions across the departments of Administrative Services, City Manager’s Office, Community Development, Community Services, Fire and Emergency Services, Police, Public Works, and Utilities.

The Utilities Department is currently budgeted 50 FTEs, 22 of which report to the Water Utility Manager.

• Provides leadership and works effectively with staff and other stakeholders to cultivate a productive, collaborative, customer‑service oriented work environment reflecting the City’s mission, plans, objectives, and values
• Plans, organizes, oversees, and reviews programs and activities for all water quality testing, distribution, and treatment
• Ensures that all plant and operational activities conform to regulatory agency standards, and that plant certifications are maintained
• Develops and standardizes procedures and methods to…