Region’s most powerful water job is still open with big calls about the future to make

The most important water job in this region, general manager of the Metropolitan Water District of Southern California, is in flux.

Three people have held the position over the past five years, including two since the end of January. Now, Met Water is in the process of hiring yet another new leader, with district officials saying their goal is to find a general manager who will stay on the job for several years.

“The job is obviously important,” said Adán Ortega, chairman of the board at Met Water.