Fairfax Water Jobs (NOW HIRING)

Salary: Depends on Qualifications
Location : Morin Building
Job Type: Full Time
Job Number: 202601293
Division: Office of General Manager
Opening Date: 06/08/2026
Closing Date: 7/31/2026 4:30 PM Eastern
Description
The General Manager plans, directs, and coordinates the operations of Fairfax Water and the utility's 500+ professionals. This executive reports directly to the Fairfax Water Board, composed of ten Fairfax County citizens appointed by the elected Fairfax County Board of Supervisors.
The General Manager of Fairfax Water is responsible for ensuring that the utility remains a respected industry leader, upholding its customers' trust by providing water of exceptional quality and reliability, at a reasonable price, while supporting the high quality of life and economic vitality of the region.
To apply to this position: Please follow the directions under the "How to Apply Section" to ensure that your application is received and processed. Fairfax Water will ONLY accept applications/resumes via the directions below.
Examples of Duties

• Provide actionable insights and recommendations to the Board to inform governance and strategic decisions.
• Direct operations in alignment with regulatory requirements, Board policies, and industry standards.
• Execute and report progress on strategic initiatives, including Strategic Plan 2030.
• Lead system planning efforts to ensure long-term supply reliability and infrastructure resilience.
• Oversee operating and capital budgets, including a large-scale, long-term capital improvement program.
• Guide financing strategies, rate setting, and overall financial performance, including debt management.
• Advance technology modernization, cybersecurity, and operational efficiency initiatives.
• Build and lead a high-performing organization, including talent development, succession planning, and workforce strategy.
• Develop strong relationships with regulators, elected officials, wholesale partners, and other key stakeholders.
• Champion water quality, regulatory compliance, sustainability, and system reliability initiatives.

Typical Qualifications

• 10-15+ years of senior leadership experience in utilities or comparable infrastructure-intensive sectors.
• Deep knowledge of utility operations, regulatory frameworks, and industry best practices.
• Proven track record managing large-scale capital programs ($100M+) and complex projects.
• Demonstrated financial acumen, including budgeting, rate structures, and fiscal oversight.
• Strong leadership and organizational capability, including team building and talent development.
• Experience driving strategy execution and organizational transformation at scale.
• Strong political acumen and experience operating in highly visible, regulated environments.
• Exceptional stakeholder engagement, communication, and influence skills across public and private sectors.
• Demonstrated ability to influence, collaborate, and build trust across diverse constituencies.
• Undergraduate degree from an accredited institution is required; advanced degree preferred (engineering, business, finance, or related field).

Supplemental Information
How to Apply:
Fairfax Water has engaged the executive search firm, Korn Ferry, to manage the recruitment of its next General Manager.
If you have questions, or would like to apply, please reach out directly to Korn Ferry at
Please DO NOT contact Fairfax Water directly for this position. Please follow the directions above to apply.
Fairfax Water is committed to providing comprehensive benefits to our employees and their eligible dependents, as well as opportunity for continued education and professional development. A summary of these benefits is listed below.
Equal Employment Opportunity
Fairfax Water is dedicated to providing equal employment without regard to race, gender, age, color, religion, disability status, marital status, sexual orientation or transgendered status, or ethnic, national origin, or on the basis of any other category protected under federal, state and local laws.
Holidays
January - New Year's Day; Inauguration Day; Martin Luther King Jr. Day
February - George Washington Day
May - Memorial Day
June- Juneteenth
July - Independence Day
September - Labor Day
October - Columbus Day
November - Veterans' Day; Thanksgiving Day; Day After Thanksgiving
December - Christmas Eve ½ Day; Christmas Day
Health Insurance - Employee Cost/Month
Employee Only - $100.88
Employee + 1 - $335.74
Family - $ 466.74
The Fairfax Water Health Plan is offered to all permanent full time employees and their eligible dependents. We offer self-insurred bundled medical, dental and vision plans administered by a third party administration.
Coverage is effective 1st day of month after hire if hired between the 1st and 15th of the month. If hired between the 16th and 31st of the month, coverage is effective the 1st day of the 2nd month after hire.
Group Life Insurance - Employee Cost Month
Basic = 2 times annual salary
Paid by Fairfax Water
Supplemental 1 to 6 times annual salary
Age-banded rates
Additional supplemental life insurance request requires you to submit an evidence of insurability form (EOI).
Dependent spouse and/or child - $2.55 per month cost for either spouse only, children only or both.
The Group Life Insurance Plan is offered to all permanent full time employees. Effective date follows same rule as health insurance.
Long-Term Disability
Effective after 36 months of employment with Fairfax Water. Benefit is equivalent to 66.7% of base pay at no cost to the employee.
Fairfax Water Retirement Plan - Is a defined benefit plan in which all regular full time employees are enrolled in at time of hire at no cost to employees. Employees are vested after five years of service.
457 Plan - Is a deferred compensation plan which employees can voluntarily participate in with either Pre-tax or Post-tax contributions to maximum contribution as established by the IRS on a yearly basis.
Additional Benefits
Flexible Spending Accounts: Fairfax Water offers a Medical Flexible Spending Account where employees may contribute up to $3,400 per year on a pre-tax basis for eligible expenses. Fairfax Water offers a Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account where employees may contribute up to $7,500.00 per year on a pre-tax basis for eligible child-care expenses.
Child/Adult Care Reimbursement: Employees with household incomes up to $118,400 my be eligible for an annual subsidy for licensed child/adult care ranging from $1,600.00 to $4,000.00 depending on eligibility.
Paid Family & Medical Leave
Up to 240 continuous hours of paid leave in a rolling 12-month period for qualifying continuous absences that are covered under the Family and Medical Leave Act.
Professional Development: Reimbursement of approved attendance at professional conferences and seminars.
Direct Deposit of pay. Pay days are bi-weekly on Thursday.
This review is intended to be a brief summary of the major benefits provided by Fairfax Water. In all instances, plan documents and policies govern the eligibility and administration of each benefit plan.