Utilities Director - Engineering and Operations presso City of Ontario, CA

About the Department

Utilities Director – Engineering and Operations

City of Ontario, California – Ontario Municipal Utilities Company 

Annual Salary: $188,302.40 – $250,598.40 DOE/DOQ

The City of Ontario, California, is seeking an innovative Utilities Director – Engineering and Operations to provide strategic leadership for the Ontario Municipal Utilities Company (OMUC), with primary oversight of the utilities engineering, operations, and environmental programs divisions. This is a unique opportunity to shape the future of Ontario’s utility services by advancing innovative infrastructure projects and fostering a culture of operational excellence. The Utilities Director – Engineering and Operations will lead three division managers and up to 70 indirect staff, manage an operating budget of approximately $50 million, and collaborate on a $350 million capital improvement program. The Director ensures the delivery of safe, reliable, and sustainable utility services to the community. The ideal candidate is a collaborative and visionary leader who thrives in a fast-paced, evolving environment and is deeply committed to advancing the City’s mission and values. Drive innovation, lead teams, and build sustainable solutions, apply today! 

View the full recruitment brochure here: Job Brochure

Salary & Benefits  

An annual salary of $188,302.40 – $250,598.40 DOE/DOQ, PLUS an attractive benefits package.

HOW TO APPLY

For first consideration, apply by November 18 at: https://wbcp.applicantpool.com/jobs/1255807

View the WBCP Job Board: https://wbcpinc.com/job-board/

SECURE THE DATES:

Round one virtual interviews will take place on December 16, 2025. Finalists will move forward to round two in-person interviews on January 8, 2026. Selected candidates must be available for both days.

QUESTIONS?
Please contact your recruiter, Levi Kuhlman, with any inquiries:

• [email protected]
• 541-664-0376 (direct)
• 866-929-9227 (toll-free)