Organizational Chart

View a detailed organization chart of the Sonoma County Water Agency.

The Sonoma County Water Agency has a staff of over 200 professionals with a broad range of skills, all of whom work together to provide for the water supply, flood protection, and sanitation needs of Sonoma County residents. The Agency is organized into five divisions under the direction of the General Manager: Operations, Maintenance, Engineering and Resource Planning, Environmental Resources and Public Affairs, and Administrative Services.

The water supply pumping facilities, transmission system, flood control structures, and sanitation treatment facilities are maintained and operated by staff within the Operations and Maintenance Divisions. Personnel are proficient in the engineering,electrical, mechanical, computer, and electronic skills needed not only for routine maintenance but also for major repairs designed to deliver maximum operational efficiency. Our staff also conduct water quality testing and provide for compliance with federal, state, and local permit requirements. Operations staff conduct industrial waste inspections within the sanitation districts and zones managed by the Agency, and work with local businesses to encourage best management practices.

Staff within the Engineering and Resource Planning Division plan, design, and construct projects to improve or expand the Agency’s water supply, flood protection, and sanitation systems. Civil, electrical, and mechanical engineers design and draft specifications for projects, and drafting personnel produce construction plans, maps, and other support materials. Agency staff also conduct surveys of construction sites, obtain right-of-way from property owners, inspect ongoing construction projects, finalize construction contracts, write specifications, and administer consultant contracts. Technical support for the Agency’s computer and telemetry systems also falls to Engineering and Resource Planning staff members.

Environmental Resources and Public Affairs staff come from a broad range of backgrounds and disciplines, including communications, education, biology, conservation, botany, fisheries and wildlife, herpetology, resource management and environmental policy. Staff members evaluate the environmental effects of Agency projects, prepare the necessary documentation, and ensure compliance with federal, state, and local environmental regulations. Staff members also design and implement restoration projects with assistance from the Operations Division. Water conservation personnel assist the water contractors with a wide variety of water conservation programs. Public Affairs personnel provide education, facilitate communication between the Agency and the community, and coordinate outreach and advocacy efforts with legislators to monitor federal, state, and local legislation affecting the Agency.

The Administrative Services Division is staffed by professionals skilled in accounting, budget preparation and analysis, personnel, payroll management, clerical services, and safety and wellness. This Division administers the Agency’s financial and business affairs. Partial funding for the Agency’s projects and programs is arranged through grant and loan applications prepared by Administrative Services staff.