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Join the Oakdale Irrigation District Team!

Are you looking to make a meaningful contribution in your community while supporting the long-term sustainability of agriculture? At Oakdale Irrigation District (OID), we are dedicated to protecting and enhancing water resources to benefit our region. Serving more than 80,000 acres of prime agricultural land, we provide vital irrigation and domestic water services throughout Stanislaus County.

We are pleased to announce an opening for a Full-Time Agricultural Water Operations Manager within our Water Operations Department.

Position Details:

• Status: Exempt
• Salary: $62.71 - $76.23/hour plus comprehensive benefits 
• Supervised By: General Manager

Key Responsibilities:

Under general direction of the General Manager, plans, organizes, coordinates, and directs the Agricultural (Ag) Water Operations Department through subordinate supervisors. The Department is comprised of Distribution System Operators (DSOs) responsible for delivering irrigation water to customers through OID’s irrigation conveyance system, including canals, pipelines, and pumping facilities.

The Assistant Manager provides leadership in water operations, supervises and evaluates staff, and develops programs to improve system efficiency, reduce water waste, and ensures timely and equitable water distribution. This position also coordinates with other District departments on system maintenance and improvements, oversees SCADA monitoring, and assists in long-term operational planning for both irrigation and non-irrigation seasons. 

Qualifications:

• Experience: Five (5) years of increasingly responsible experience in irrigation operations, water distribution, scheduling, and water management, including automated system operations (e.g. SCADA). Three (3) years of supervisory experience managing and evaluating employees. Experience managing budgets and operational project preferred.
• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Civil or Agricultural Engineering, Water Resources Operations Management, Agribusiness, Water Science or a closely related field.
• Additional qualifying supervisor experience at a water agency may be substituted for the required education on a year-for-year basis.

Important Dates:

• Applications Period: Opens November 17, 2025, and remains open until December 1, 2025.
• Apply online: Government Jobs - Oakdale Irrigation District.

Additional Info:
Finalists will participate in a panel interview. A background check and pre-employment physical (including a drug screen) are required following a conditional offer.

For more information, please visit: OID Employment Opportunities or contact (209) 840-5519.

We invite you to explore this opportunity to advance your career and contribute to the success of our community.