Description

Wastewater Operations Manager

REGULAR FULL-TIME EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
This position will receive a 3.5% salary increase effective on July 5, 2026

The final filing date is Monday, June 29, 2026 at 5:00 PM

The City of Sunnyvale is actively seeking a highly enthusiastic, innovative, and creative individual to join the Environmental Services Department as the Wastewater Operations Manager. The ideal candidate will have a passion for sanitary/storm collection systems operations and maintenance, and strong skills in planning, prioritizing, and directing field operations to meet service levels and regulatory requirements. The successful candidate must exhibit excellent problem-solving and supervisory skills; a strong ability to communicate effectively and proactively both orally and in writing; and the capability to establish and maintain effective work relationships. 

The City of Sunnyvale offers:

• City paid 2% contribution to a deferred compensation plan.
• Classic CalPERS members have 4% of the employee contributions paid by the City, leaving only 3% for the employee to contribute.
• Comprehensive City paid family medical, dental, and vision benefits.
• Excellent Retiree Medical Benefits.

Requirements

Minimum Qualifications

Education/Experience 

An Associate's degree or 60 semester units or 90 quarter units from an accredited college or university with major coursework in engineering, environmental sciences, or a related field; AND

Six years of experience in sanitary and storm collection systems including three years of supervisory level experience.

License/Certificates:

Possession and continued maintenance of a valid class C California driver's license and a safe driving record.
Possession of a Collection System Maintenance Grade III certification issued by the California Water Environment Association, to be maintained throughout employment.
 

A complete application consists of a City application and responses to the required supplemental questions.  The position opens on Tuesday, June 2, 2026 and the final filing date is Monday, June 29, 2026, at 5:00 pm.  Candidates are asked to fully describe any training, education, experience, or skills relevant to this position. 

For complete information regarding this current opportunity, please visit: Sunnyvale.ca.gov and click JOBS