Published date: March 9, 2026
Santa Margarita Water District Water Quality Manager
Salary: $149,413.68 – $205,968.36 DOE/DOQ* *An additional 3% COLA is anticipated for July, pending Board approval
Closing Date: April 2, 2026
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The Santa Margarita Water District (SMWD) is seeking an experienced and technically strong Water Quality Manager to lead the District’s water quality and regulatory compliance efforts within a complex and evolving water agency. With a diverse service area, SMWD is recognized for its commitment to operational excellence, environmental stewardship, and proactive regulatory leadership. This role provides centralized oversight of the District’s water quality programs and strengthens coordination among laboratory services, operations, engineering, and planning teams. The Water Quality Manager ensures regulatory requirements are clearly interpreted, consistently applied, and effectively communicated across the organization to support informed decision-making and protect the reliability and safety of the District’s water systems. Lead water quality and regulatory excellence in service of the community; apply today!
View the full recruitment brochure: https://indd.adobe.com/view/5ce71935-9237-4eec-88e4-f423f1970ec0
SALARY & BENEFITS: This position will receive an annual salary of $149,413.68 – $205,968.36 DOE/DOQ, with an additional 3% COLA anticipated for July, pending Board approval.
PLUS an attractive benefits package.
HOW TO APPLY: For first consideration, apply by April 2 at: https://wbcp.applicantpool.com/jobs/1286503
View the WBCP Job Board: https://wbcpinc.com/job-board
SAVE THE DATES
Round one virtual interviews will take place on April 22. Finalists will move forward to round two in-person interviews on May 8. Selected candidates must be available for both dates.
QUESTIONS?
Please contact your recruiter, Levi Kuhlman, with any inquiries:
• levi@wbcpinc.com
• 541-664-0376 (Direct)
• 866-929-9227 (Toll Free)