The Cayucos Sanitary District invites applications for a District Manager to lead our Special District

The position being offered is for a part-time District Manager.  The normal operating hours for this location are Monday - Friday, 8:00am - 4:30pm.  

Applications will be accepted until August 29, 2025. 

Initial screening will begin immediately. Late applications may not be considered.  

ABOUT THE POSITION

The District provides sanitary sewer services to a population of 2,700 via a collection system and a state-of-the-art treatment plant (Water Resource Recovery Facility) for the small, rural, oceanside community of Cayucos along California’s Central Coast. The District Manager leads a team of eight employees, reports to a five-member Board of Directors, and manages an operating and capital projects budget of $4.5M.

Minimum requirements 

• Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with major coursework in civil or environmental engineering, public health, chemistry, biology, or public or business administration.
• Five years of experience in the administration, operation or maintenance of wastewater pretreatment, treatment, reclamation, collection, and disposal (or a closely related field), including three years of administrative or management level experience.
• Excellent computer literacy including knowledge of programs such as Excel, Word, Outlook and database programs.
• Must possess and maintain a valid California Class C driver’s license, must have and maintain a satisfactory driving record, and must be insurable to operate District vehicles.High school graduate or equivalent.
• The position is part-time within the normal operating hours of Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

The duties listed below are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed.

• Planning, organizing, administering, coordinating, reviewing, evaluating and personally participating in the functions and activities of a wastewater collection system and wastewater treatment plant.
• Developing and directing the implementation of goals, objectives, policies and procedures and in developing standards for program evaluation.
• Planning, organizing, assigning and coordinating the work of subordinate staff.
• Speaking and writing clearly and concisely when making oral presentations and providing written reports including ordinances, resolutions, correspondence, policies, procedures and other written materials.
• Interpreting, applying and explaining laws, codes, regulations and ordinances.
• Using tact, initiative, prudence and independent judgment within general policy and legal guidelines.
• Representing the District at various public meetings (attendance at evening and/or off-hours
• meetings will be required).
• Establishing and maintaining cooperative and effective working relations with staff, peers, the public and those contacted in the course of work.
• Providing effective leadership and coordination of the activities of a local special district.
• Analyzing, interpreting, summarizing and presenting administrative and technical information and data in an effective manner.
• Selecting, supervising, training and evaluating staff.
• Analyzing administrative management problems with the ability to present viable alternatives, solutions and recommendations.

The compensation range for this PERS-eligible position is $86.52 to $105.77 per hour depending on the level of experience.  Any advanced salary placement beyond the minimum range will be based on the applicant-candidate’s qualifications and experience outside of the minimum qualification requirements established for the position.

The District offers a competitive benefits package which includes:

• PERS Retirement – 2% at 62 for eligible PEPRA employees; 2.5% at 55 for pre-PEPRA members
• Leave benefits (subject to District policy) include 10 paid holidays, 10 vacation days (increasing with longevity), 2 personal days, and 12 sick days annually; prorated based upon hours worked
• Voluntary participation in 457 Deferred Compensation Plan
• Voluntary participation in Colonial Life (disability, life, etc.) employee insurance plan

Employment Application Download:  

Preferred method of submission is through the District's website, above. 

The District is located halfway between Los Angeles and San Francisco in the beautiful coastal town of Cayucos, California. Cayucos offers an excellent quality of life with a small-town feel coupled with abundant natural resources and recreational opportunities.