JOB
The City of Pleasanton is excited to announce an opportunity for a dedicated individual to join our team as a Utilities Planning Manager in the Public Works Department. In this role, you will help guide the long-range planning, development, and implementation of programs and infrastructure projects that support the City’s potable water, recycled water, sanitary sewer collection, and storm water systems. You will lead and support utility infrastructure and water supply master planning efforts, assist with capital improvement planning and annual utility project budgeting, help inform rate and connection fee studies, and serve as a key liaison on planning-related matters with other City departments and outside agencies. This position offers a unique opportunity to combine technical expertise, strategic planning, policy support, and leadership in a role that directly shapes the reliability, sustainability, and future of Pleasanton’s utility systems.
We're Looking for Someone Who Is
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Strategic and forward-thinking, with a strong interest in long-range utility planning and sustainable public infrastructure.
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Team-oriented and motivated by meaningful public service that supports essential community services.
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Skilled in balancing technical, administrative, financial, and regulatory responsibilities.
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Analytical and detail-oriented, with the ability to evaluate system performance data, asset needs, and infrastructure priorities.
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An effective communicator who can work well with technical and non-technical audiences, including City staff, consultants, agencies, committees, and the public.
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Adaptable and resourceful, with sound judgment and the ability to manage competing priorities and deadlines.
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Comfortable serving in a leadership role that coordinates multidisciplinary efforts and supports major planning and policy decisions.
In This Role, You Will
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Oversee the development and maintenance of the City’s utility infrastructure master planning program, including system capacity studies, operational performance evaluations, and asset management efforts.
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Serve as custodian of the City’s utility hydraulic models.
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Lead preparation of the City’s Urban Water Management Plan and support other water supply technical efforts.
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Assist in preparing Capital Improvement Programs in the area of utilities, including project scoping, budgeting, and schedule prioritization.
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Assist with annual planning and budgeting for Utilities Division-led projects focused on repair and replacement of deteriorating assets.
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Help prioritize asset replacement needs, define project scopes, and develop budgets for short- and long-term infrastructure improvements.
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Assist with utility rate studies and connection fee studies by providing expenditure projections related to infrastructure improvements.
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Provide technical assistance to the Utilities Division in areas such as operational planning and troubleshooting, regulatory reporting and programs, purchasing and contracting, design and construction, quality standards, records management, and asset management.
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Coordinate regulatory compliance efforts and support strategic utility initiatives that help ensure reliable and sustainable service delivery.
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Act as the Utilities Division’s liaison for planning-related work with Community Development, Engineering, regional water and sewer agencies, committees, citizen groups, and other outside partners.
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Perform administrative and analytical assignments in support of the Director and Assistant Director of Operations Services.
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May occasionally direct and/or supervise staff, consultants, or related support work as needed.
A Few Reasons You'll Love Working With Us
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You will find meaningful public service in this role—your work will help shape the future of the City’s water, sewer, recycled water, and storm water systems.
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You will have the opportunity to make a long-term impact on community sustainability and essential utility services.
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You will work on high-visibility initiatives, including major planning efforts such as the Water System Management Plan, Sanitary Sewer Management Plan, Storm Water Management Plan, and 20-year CIP planning.
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You will collaborate with a wide range of stakeholders across City departments, regional agencies, committees, and the community.
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You will enjoy a role that blends technical problem-solving, planning, policy development, and leadership.
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You will play a critical role in helping guide infrastructure strategy and organizational decision-making for years to come.
A Few Challenges You Might Face
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Balancing competing priorities across long-range planning, capital needs, regulatory requirements, and day-to-day operational support.
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Navigating complex and evolving federal, state, and local utility regulations.
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Addressing aging infrastructure and future service demands with limited resources.
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Coordinating across multiple stakeholders who may have different priorities, expectations, or timelines.
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Adapting to emerging technologies, environmental considerations, and changing utility planning needs.
The Ideal Candidate Will Be
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Experienced in utilities planning, utilities design, utilities project management, or a closely related field, ideally in a public sector environment.
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Knowledgeable in utility infrastructure and water supply master planning, asset management, hydraulic principles, and capital improvement planning.
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Familiar with utility rate studies, connection fee studies, and budgeting for short- and long-term infrastructure improvements.
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Well versed in the principles and practices of water and wastewater engineering as applied to planning, design, construction, operation, maintenance, and system economics.
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Familiar with pertinent federal, state, and local regulations governing utilities.
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Skilled in analyzing data, preparing clear and comprehensive reports, and developing policy or service recommendations.
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Effective at communicating clearly in writing and verbally, including preparing staff reports and making presentations in public forums.
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Comfortable using technology and utility-related software systems such as CADD, GIS, hydraulic modeling applications, computerized maintenance management systems, SCADA systems, and Microsoft Office tools.
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Able to build strong working relationships with City staff, contractors, consultants, agencies, elected officials, committees, and the public.
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A strong problem-solver with sound judgment, political awareness, leadership ability, and a customer service mindset.
For more information about the position, please refer to the job description by visiting the following link
Utilities Planning Manager SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
Application: To be considered for this position, please submit your application through our online application process at www.cityofpleasantonca.gov. Click on “Job Opportunities”.
SELECTION PLAN
Applicants will be informed via email with reasonable notice in advance of any examination process which will require their attendance. The following dates are
tentative and subject to change based on the need of the Agency:
TENTATIVE SELECTION PLAN
Application Filing Deadline:
11:59 p.m. Monday, June 15, 2026
Review of Minimum Qualifications:
Week of June 15, 2026
Panel Interview:
June 23, 2026
