Director Water Systems Management

Join to apply for the Director Water Systems Management role at Forest Lawn Memorial Parks and MortuariesOverviewBrief Description Leads the advancement of domestic and recycled water and irrigation infrastructure as well as water conservation initiatives. Oversees the management of new water projects and drive planning efforts to establish clear objectives to support the enhancement of existing water infrastructure, all while ensuring compliance with regulatory standards and promoting water conservation and efficiency.Base pay range$200,000.00/yr - $275,000.00/yrWhat You/'ll Be DoingProvide strategic direction and oversight for all water and irrigation engineering projects, focusing on innovation and sustainability.Prepares plan specifications and cost estimates related to water and irrigation infrastructure projects, ensuring they meet regulatory requirements and industry standards.Ensure all projects comply with local, state, and federal regulations regarding water use and environmental protection.Partners with Environmental Compliance to ensure regulatory compliance is met.Identify opportunities for improving water conservation and efficiency, integrating advanced technologies and sustainable practices into project plete highly technical work involving hydraulic analysis, applications, design, and database development utilizing geographic information systems for water resources projects, prepare engineering plans and drawing and prepare water resource planning.Liaise with water purveyors, regulatory agencies, and stakeholders to promote initiatives aimed at diversifying the water portfolio and enhancing the stability of long-term water resources.Report to Senior Vice President and Executive Committee updates related to Water Management and Conservation efforts.Remain abreast of all water systems local, state, and federal regulatory standards.RequirementsBachelor’s degree in Civil, Environmental, or Water Resources Engineering required.Master’s degree in Civil, Environmental, or Water Resources Engineering preferred.Professional Engineering License (PE) in California required.Minimum 10 years of experience in water engineering and water infrastructure development.Valid CA Driver License including state required levels of active auto insurance.Strong analytical skills, ability to use thinking and reasoning to effectively identify and solve water quality problems.Experience with diverse hydraulic modeling software platforms.Strong understanding of water management principles, irrigation technologies, and environmental regulations at the local, regional, state, and Federal level.Demonstrated leadership experience in a director-level or similar role, with a track record of successful project execution and team management.Excellent verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to engage diverse stakeholders.Ability to communicate effectively with others.Proficient knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).Ability to work in a team environment, handle multiple tasks and have a flexible attitude.Good organizational skills.Ability to manage and prioritize multiple tasks.BenefitsCompetitive Benefits. Forest Lawn takes pride in offering an excellent benefits package to our employees, which taken as a whole, leads our industry and is competitive with the benefits in just about any other industry. Click here to learn more about our benefit pliance & NoticeDrug Testing Policy: Prior to beginning employment, all job applicants who receive a job offer will be required to voluntarily submit to a drug screening test conducted by a laboratory designated by Forest Lawn. The drug screening method is a hair collection test that will detect the use of illegal drugs within the past 90 days. A positive drug test may result in the withdrawal of the job offer.E-Verify Statement: Forest Lawn has registered to participate in the federal government's E-Verify program. With E-Verify we are able to confirm the employment authorization of all newly hired employees through an electronic database maintained by the Social Security Administration and Department of Homeland Security. E-Verify is not used as a tool to pre-screen candidates. For more information, visit Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance: Forest Lawn will consider for employment all qualified Applicants, including those with Criminal Histories, in a manner consistent with applicable state and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance.Summary: Forest Lawn has always attracted unique and exceptional individuals; those who aren’t satisfied with simply building a career, but want to go home at the end of the day knowing they’ve made a profound and positive difference in people’s lives. #J-18808-Ljbffr

Created: 2025-09-17