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Supervisor, Conservation

American Water

Sacramento, CAJob$67–112K/yrSeen 2 days agoSeen in employer's feed 2 days ago

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Compensation
$67–112K/yr
Location
Sacramento, CA
Work Authorization
Not specified

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Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

SWRCB Distribution Operator Grade 2 Or Obtain Within One Year, requiredValid Driver's License, required

Job overview

The Supervisor, Operations “Conservation” oversees facilities and personnel responsible for water conservation and efficiency. The role develops and manages conservation programs and field services across districts, supports regulatory compliance and operational targets, and leads staff development. It collaborates with operations and customer service teams to improve conservation, efficiency, and customer satisfaction. The position is onsite five days per week, Monday through Friday.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Water Conservation, nice to haveWater Efficiency, nice to haveRegulatory Compliance, nice to haveConservation Best Practices, nice to haveLandscaping, nice to haveIrrigation Techniques, nice to haveWritten Communication, requiredVerbal Communication, requiredInterpersonal Skills, requiredLeadership, requiredTeam Building, requiredCollaboration, requiredTalent Evaluation, requiredQuantitative Analysis, requiredOrganization Management, requiredAnalytical Skills, requiredMicrosoft Office, requiredMicrosoft Excel, requiredProblem Solving, requiredProject Management, required

Qualifications

High School or GED, requiredTwo Years Supervisory Experience, nice to haveBachelor's in Environmental Science or Related, nice to haveValid Driver's License, requiredWater Use Efficiency Practitioner I License, nice to haveSWRCB Distribution Operator Grade 2 or Obtain Within One Year, requiredSAP Experience, nice to have

Benefits

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
401(k) Match
Paid Time Off

Full job description

Requisition ID: [[id]] * Share Our Purpose. Be Yourself. Feel Valued. People are the heart of our business. As an American Water employee, you will be offered a competitive salary and health benefits package, along with opportunities to develop, grow, and evolve your career. Our benefits packages focus on key areas such as health & wellness, emotional & well-being, and savings for current & future goals. We are Beautifully Different. We strongly believe having diversity across our company makes us more successful and helps us provide essential services to our customers. We are stronger because we embrace different ideas, viewpoints, experiences, and backgrounds. American Water is the best choice for your next role! Click here for more information on our inclusion, diversity, and equity journey. * About American Water American Water (NYSE: AWK) is the largest regulated water and wastewater utility company in the United States. With a history dating back to 1886 and celebrating 140 years in 2026, We Keep Life Flowing® by providing safe, clean, reliable and affordable drinking water and wastewater services to approximately 14 million people with regulated operations in 14 states and on 18 military installations. American Water’s approximately 7,000 talented professionals leverage their significant expertise and the company’s national size and scale to achieve excellent outcomes for the benefit of customers, employees, investors and other stakeholders. For more information, visit amwater.com and join American Water on LinkedIn, Facebook, X and Instagram. Position Information Posted Range: $67,160 - $112,240 annually The base salary range represents a good faith salary range for this position. This position is eligible for annual incentive pay and has the opportunity for continued salary growth. If you are hired at American Water your base salary compensation will be determined based on factors such as market, geography, skills, education and/or experience. At American Water, we are committed to pay equity. In addition to compensation, you will be offered a comprehensive benefits package including 401(k), Defined Contribution Plan, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, medical, prescription, dental and vision coverage, plus disability, paid time off, life insurance, voluntary benefits, health and wellness programs and much more! American Water is also proud to offer employees learning opportunities and work experiences to grow professionally! * #LI-Onsite * #LI-MR23 _ Primary Role_ The Supervisor, Operations "Conservation" will supervise the operation of assigned Company facilities and personnel engaged in the functional areas of water conservation and water efficiency. Key Accountabilities * Develop conservation strategies and programs, direct, and manage the operations and field services of the water conservation efforts in all districts. * Implement best conservation practices to promote and achieve regulatory compliance, including the Company’s compliance with the state’s Water Use Objectives, continuous improvement, innovation and excellent customer service. * Ensure that operational integrity is maintained, including regulatory compliance with all tasks in all facilities. Provide strategic and operational input to control budgets for responsible areas and ensure that operational and financial targets are met or exceeded. * Lead, motivate and develop staff in assigned operations areas. Build shared commitment to improving performance and developing both individual and team capabilities. Drive performance by linking departmental objectives to company goals and values. Communicate a shared vision, energize and empower staff, and champion diversity. * Provide effective leadership that will enhance abilities to be flexible to changing business environments. * Work collaboratively with the operations and customer service staff to develop effective strategies that achieve regulatory compliance by driving conservation and efficiencies in each service area while improving customer satisfaction. _ Knowledge_ * Knowledge of the regulated water and wastewater business within the region and the regulations impacting the business as well as applicable regulations, requirements, and trends within water business, in particular, the “Making Conservation a California Way of Life” regulation. * Knowledge of conservation best management practices, landscaping and irrigation techniques and related conservation and water efficiency regulations. * Knowledge of company policies and procedures and management theories, practices, and trends. * Knowledge of process and operational areas. _ Skills_ * Excellent written and verbal communication skills (e.g., fluency, report writing, developing materials and presentations). * Strong interpersonal skills (e.g., persuasion, negotiation, listening, cooperation, tact, diplomacy, problem solving, internal consulting, etc.) * Excellent leadership skills, presence, and strong team building, collaboration and talent evaluation skills. * Excellent quantitative skills (e.g., analytical, technical). * Ability to manage a geographically diverse and dispersed organization. _ Experience/Education_ * Two (2) years of previous supervisory experience preferred. * Bachelor’s degree in environmental science, operational discipline, management, or related technical discipline preferred. * High School or GED required * Analytical skills required * High level of computer literacy required. Must have experience with Microsoft Office Applications, Strong Excel knowledge * SAP experience preferred * Problem solving experience required * Project Management experience required * Valid driver's license required. _ Travel:_ * This position is eligible to sit at any of the CA American Water offices except for San Diego. * Position will be onsite, 5 days in office M-F 730am to 4pm _ License and Certifications_ * Water Use Efficiency Practitioner I license * California State Water Resources Control Board (SWRCB) Distribution Operator Grade 2 certification required or the ability to obtain within one year of hire. Competencies Manages Complexity Ensures Accountability Directs Work Develops Talent Builds Effective Teams Balances Stakeholders * Join American Water...We Keep Life Flowing*™ * American Water is firmly committed to Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and prohibits employment discrimination for employees and applicants* based on his or her age, race, color, pregnancy, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, religion, marital status, citizenship, or because they are an individual with a disability, protected veteran or other status protected by federal, state, and local laws.

How this job compares

Set against the 1,873 open Operations Supervisor jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 10, 2026.

Pay
  • This posting$67–112K/yr
  • California median$80–95K/yr61 salary ranges
  • US median$73–90K/yr575 salary ranges

This range's midpoint, $90K, is 4% above the California median midpoint ($86K) — in the middle half of Operations Supervisor salary ranges in California.

Openings
Olive Jobs lists 136 open Operations Supervisor jobs in California and 1,873 across the US. Under 1% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
Hiring the most in California
Experience
Operations Supervisor postings that state a minimum ask for 3 years of experience at the median; the middle half ask for 2 to 4 years (958 postings).
Education
42 of the 1,873 open Operations Supervisor jobs (2%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.

Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on November 10, 2026. Pay medians are the middle values of the low ends and of the high ends of postings that list both ends of a range in the same cadence (a yearly salary or an hourly rate); a range's midpoint is halfway between its ends. Pay and experience figures resting on fewer than 20 postings are left out.

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