Chief People Officer in Sacramento, California at Sacramento Area Sewer District (CA)

The Sacramento Area Sewer District (SacSewer) is looking for a dynamic executive leader to fill the Chief People Officer position. This is a new position within SacSewer’s executive team.

SacSewer is currently transitioning to a new organizational structure that includes Chief-level executive positions. While the agency’s website continues to reflect existing executive titles, current executive team members are expected to be formally appointed to their new Chief roles in early 2027, pending Board approval. The Chief People Officer will be a key member of this newly structured executive leadership team.

Under policy direction from the Chief Executive Officer (CEO), currently titled the District Engineer/General Manager, the Chief People Officer serves as a key member of the executive leadership team and is responsible for the strategic leadership, policy development, and administration of SacSewer’s People Services Department, including human resources, payroll, clerical and administrative services, training and organizational development, safety, and risk management.

This is a single-incumbent executive classification responsible for SacSewer’s development and implementation of comprehensive people and administrative services strategies. The incumbent exercises a high degree of independent judgment and discretion in establishing policy direction, resolving complex and sensitive organizational issues, and ensuring alignment between workforce strategies and SacSewer’s mission, vision and values.

THIS POSITION WILL REMAIN OPEN UNTIL FILLED

IF YOU ARE INTERESTED, PLEASE APPLY BY NOVEMBER 9, 2026 FOR INITIAL APPLICATION REVIEW.

To learn more about SacSewer, the Chief People Officer position, and this unique opportunity to help shape the District’s workforce, organizational culture, and strategic direction, please visit our CPO Recruitment webpage by clicking HERE.

If you have questions and for additional information regarding this position, please contact the SacSewer Human Resources Team at CPORecruitment@sacsewer.com.

Sacramento Area Sewer District is an equal opportunity employer.

Duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Serves as a member of the executive leadership team, advising the CEO and Board of Directors on workforce strategy, organizational effectiveness, labor relations, and enterprise priorities.

• Directs SacSewer’s People Services Department, including human resources, labor relations, payroll, clerical and administrative services, training and organizational development, safety, and risk management.

• Develops and implements enterprise-wide workforce strategies, policies, and programs aligned with organizational goals, operational needs, and applicable laws and regulations.

• Leads labor relations, collective bargaining, contract administration, employee relations, talent acquisition, classification and compensation, performance management, and workforce compliance.

• Directs workforce planning, succession planning, leadership development, organizational change, and employee engagement initiatives to strengthen organizational capacity and performance.

• Oversees payroll, human capital management systems, data governance, and administrative service delivery, promoting accuracy, efficiency, accountability, and continuous improvement.

• Establishes strategic direction for workplace safety, workers’ compensation, claims management, and enterprise risk mitigation to support employee well-being and organizational resilience.

• Leads and develops management and professional staff, establishes performance expectations and accountability measures, and fosters a collaborative, ethical, and high-performing organizational culture.

The ideal candidate will bring a combination of education, experience, and executive leadership capabilities that support success in this role. A typical background may include a bachelor's degree in human resources, public administration, business administration, risk management, or a related field, along with progressively responsible experience in human resources, organizational development, administrative services, risk management, or a related area. Experience in a senior management or executive leadership capacity is highly desirable, as is a master's degree in a related field.

SacSewer welcomes candidates whose diverse professional backgrounds and leadership experiences have prepared them to lead complex organizational functions, advance workforce strategy, and support enterprise-wide performance.

Interested candidates must submit an online application, resume, cover letter detailing their relevant qualifications and experience, and three (3) professional references through the NeoGov/GovernmentJobs applicant portal.

The first application review is anticipated on or about Monday, November 9, 2026.