Published date: August 25, 2026
Water Quality & Regulatory Manager
Santa Margarita Water District
Rancho Santa Margarita, California
Annual Salary: $180,158 – $248,349 DOE/DOQ
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The Santa Margarita Water District is seeking a forward-thinking Water Quality & Regulatory Manager to shape the District’s compliance strategy. SMWD prides itself on meeting and surpassing all drinking water requirements and this is an opportunity to centralize activities under a single division within the District’s new Planning & Water Resources Department. Reporting to the Director of Planning & Water Resources, this newly-created leadership role offers a rare opportunity to build a new division from the ground up—one that unifies water quality and regulatory compliance under a cohesive team that serves the entire organization. Beyond simply reacting to the regulatory landscape, the Water Quality & Regulatory Manager will anticipate regulatory change years before it arrives, cultivate trusted relationships with regulators and regional partners, and advise executive leadership on the decisions that will define the District’s future. Build the division, shape the strategy, and lead regulatory excellence for one of California’s most respected water agencies—apply today!
View the full recruitment brochure here: https://indd.adobe.com/view/8c441d1e-1926-4402-812b-8293823d371c
SALARY & BENEFITS: This position will receive an annual salary of $180,158. – $248,349. DOE/DOQ. PLUS an attractive benefits package that includes: • CalPERS Retirement: The Classic members’ formula is 2.7% at 55 with an employee contribution of 8%, while Public Employees’ Pension Reform Act (PEPRA) members have a formula of 2% at 62 with an employee contribution of 7.5%. • Medical: Multiple plans, including PPO and HMO options, are available. The District pays 100% of the cost for the employee’s coverage (not to exceed the amount of the highest HMO plan); the District will additionally contribute 50% of the premium cost for dependents. • Dental Insurance: Both HMO and PPO plans are available. The District covers the employee at 100%, regardless of the selected plan; dependent coverage is available at the District’s rates. • Vision Insurance: The District offers a Vision Service Plan (VSP) and pays the full cost for employees and their dependents. • Life Insurance: A term life insurance benefit is provided. • Paid Time Off: The District has a generous combined program for time off, with a typical starting accrual rate of 140 hours annually, which increases with years of service. • Holidays: The District observes 11½ holidays per year. • Social Security: The District does not pay into Social Security and provides a private disability program at no cost to the employees. • Other Benefits: Other employee benefit programs are available, including deferred compensation with partial matching and a flexible spending program for medical expenses.
HOW TO APPLY: For first consideration, apply by October 5 at: https://wbcp.applicantpool.com/jobs/1324144-300215.html
View the WBCP Job Board: https://wbcpinc.com/job-board
SAVE THE DATES
Round one virtual interviews will take place on November 4. Finalists will move forward to round two in-person interviews on November 13. Selected candidates must be available for both dates.
QUESTIONS?
Please contact your recruiter, Wendi Brown, with any inquiries:
• wendi@wbcpinc.com
• 541-664-0376 (Direct)
• 866-929-9227 (Toll Free)