Chemistry Team Manager (Emerging Chemical Constituents)

At the Metropolitan Water District of Southern California, we deliver reliable water to a region with 19 million people—and to accomplish this, we rely on a team of talented employees: innovators, problem-solvers, and collaborators who make it all possible.  

There is currently 1 opening for a Chemistry Team Manager (Emerging Chemical Constituents) located in La Verne, California 

This recruitment may result in an eligibility list*.

Help shape the future of drinking water quality!

We invite applications for the position of Team Manager for the Emerging Chemical Constituents Team, a leadership role overseeing highly skilled technical staff engaged in drinking water treatment plant and reservoir operations support, analytical method development, and applied research initiatives in support of new and developing regulations and monitoring requirements, including supporting the development of alternative sources of water such as reuse. The position is responsible for ensuring that scientific, operational, and regulatory considerations are effectively integrated into new and emerging areas of study. This position plays a vital role in advancing the technical foundation that informs future drinking water regulations and in maintaining our organization’s commitment to scientific excellence and public health protection.

In this leadership role, you'll supervise and oversee a specialized chemistry team conducting applied research on emerging and regulated constituents and contaminants in source and treated water. The focus is on method development, testing and monitoring, and analysis of constituents of emerging concern (CECs), including PFAS, microplastics, pharmaceutical compounds, endocrine disruptors, disinfection by-products, cyanotoxins, trace organic and inorganic chemicals, treatment process indicators and tracers, and other emerging contaminants. Your work will directly support the development of innovative analytical methods, evaluate treatment technologies, and help ensure safe, reliable drinking water for millions of Southern Californians.

• Proven ability to lead, mentor, and develop highly technical professionals.
• Demonstrated understanding of conventional and advanced drinking water treatment processes and technologies.
• Experience designing, conducting, and managing applied research projects on constituents of emerging concern (CECs) and other priority water quality issues in drinking water and/or recycled wastewater at the bench, pilot, demonstration, and/or full scale.
• Understanding of watershed sources of CECs, disinfection byproducts (DBPs), and DBP precursors.
• Knowledge of California and federal drinking water and recycled water laws, regulations, and regulatory processes.
• Demonstrated self-motivation and active involvement in the water industry through professional societies or related organizations.
• Demonstrated record of developing analytical chemistry methods.
• Strong record of technical presentations and scientific publications.

The Metropolitan Water District of Southern California is a state-established cooperative that, along with its 26 cities and retail suppliers, provides water for 19 million people in six counties. The district imports water from the Colorado River and Northern California to supplement local supplies, and helps its members to develop increased water conservation, recycling, storage and other resource-management programs.

The Metropolitan Water District of Southern California is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. Qualified individuals with disabilities, who need a reasonable accommodation during the application or selection process, please call (213) 217-7738 or email: jobs@mwdh2o.com.

Metropolitan is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected characteristic(s).