UTILITIES ASSISTANT GENERAL MANAGER/WATER DELIVERY (Non-Classified)

Job Description:

UTILITIES ASSISTANT GENERAL MANAGER/WATER DELIVERY (Non-Classified)

Description

The Position

The City of Riverside is recruiting for a dynamic and highly experienced Utilities Assistant General Manager for Water Delivery to manage the day-to-day planning, directing, reviewing, and overseeing the water design engineering, planning, water resources, operations, maintenance, and construction activities of the Water Delivery division. This position is designated as Non-Classified and exempt from the classified service. This at-will position reports to the General Manager.

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Annual Salary Range is $181,308 - $236,388

Performance-based merit range from $236,388 - $271,848

In addition of being a thought leader in the water delivery arena, the successful candidate will have a proven track record and reputation that supports:

• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills.
• Remarkable relationship building and leadership of inclusive culture.
• Ability to interact effectively with elected and appointed officials, other government agencies, public and private partners, community leaders, customers and the public.
• Ability to build a positive and inclusive culture throughout the team and divisions of the department.
• Strong analytical and research skills, and the ability to assess, develop and execute comprehensive business strategies to help the utility meet strategic initiatives and future challenges.
• Ability and thorough knowledge of how to leverage technology for effective and efficient utility operations and modernization.
• Strong development and implementation skills championing proactive projects or measures related to advancing local assets and resources between water, wastewater, and stormwater to expand sustainability and resiliency.

Work Performed

Typical duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Direct and participate in the development and implementation of goals, standards, objectives, policies and procedures.
• Make strategic business assessments of existing and emerging technologies to help the business unit meet the strategic initiative and future challenges.
• Assist, plan, direct and/or review activities related to the planning, selection, acquisition, development and utilization of water resources and the monitoring and administration of City contractual obligations and interests in water supply resources.
• Direct and review the planning and design of the domestic and irrigation water systems.
• Direct all water utility engineering activities; determine scope of projects; review water engineering programs, projects and schedules for suitability and approval.
• Direct and review the construction, maintenance and repair of the domestic water and irrigation systems.
• Direct and participate in groundwater basin management and administration of water rights, assessments and taxes.
• Represent the City in joint water resource development projects, directing and coordinating activities of staff representatives.
• Direct and participate in the preparation and administration of the operating budget and the capital improvement plan and budget.
• Serve as department representative on, and to, City committees, project committees, water agencies and industry organizations.
• Coordinate Division activities with other City departments, divisions and with outside water agencies and organizations.
• Supervise preparation of data for submission to regulatory agencies; serve as expert witness and represent City interests as required.
• Direct the preparation of technical and administrative reports, presenting reports and recommendations to the Public Utilities General Manager, City Manager, Board of Public Utilities, City Council, and other agencies and organizations.
• Implement strategic plans and meet performance milestones and objectives.
• Provide analysis of water treatment solutions and alternative to ensure a safe water supply.
• Select, supervise, train, and evaluate professional, technical and administrative support subordinates.
• Supervise the selection, and activities, of professional consultants, advisors and contractors.
• Develop strategies and policies to maximize the value of integrating the functional policies of water, wastewater, storm water, recycled water and other related functions.
• Enhance workforce development with succession planning and staff development programs.
• Serve as Acting Public Utilities General Manager as assigned.

Qualifications

Education: Equivalent to a Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in water or civil engineering. A Master's Degree in a related field is highly desirable.

Experience: Seven years of progressively responsible managerial and supervisory experience in water design engineering, planning, water resources, operations, maintenance, and construction activities.

Necessary Special Requirement:
Possession of an appropriate, valid class "C" California Motor Vehicle Operator's License.

Selection Process

DOCUMENTS REQUIRED AT THE TIME OF APPLICATION:
1) Completed Employment Application

2) Resume and Letter of Interest

FOR GENERAL INFORMATION ON COMPLETING YOUR ON-LINE APPLICATION, CLICK HERE: ( Application Guide).

The selection process will begin with an employment application package screening, with the best qualified candidates being invited to participate further in the assessment process. This process may include any combination of written, performance, and oral assessments to evaluate job-related education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities. Those who successfully complete the selection process will be placed on the eligibility list for this classification.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION ON SCHEDULING ASSESSMENTS:

If you are selected to move forward in the assessment process, you may be required to self-schedule your appointment. You will be notified via email of your status and provided with self-scheduling instructions. Please check your email regularly following the closing date of this recruitment.

It is the responsibility of candidates with a disability requiring accommodation in the assessment process to contact the Human Resources Department in writing to request such accommodation prior to the closing date of this recruitment.

Appointment may be subject to the successful completion of a pre-employment background investigation, drug screen, and/or medical/ physical examination .

NOTE : The City reserves the right to modify selection devices and test instruments in accordance with accepted legal, ethical, and professional standards. Candidates may reapply when there is a posting to establish an eligibility list.

EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

Proof of education listed in your application will be requested at the time of conditional offer. Acceptable documentation consists of transcripts or degree, if applicable, by the accredited U.S. college or university.

Education obtained outside the United States (US) require one of the following options:
An equivalency statement from an evaluation company certified by the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) at http://www.naces.org/members.html or the Association of International Credential Evaluators Inc. (AICE) at http://aice-eval.org/members/ . An advanced-level degree from an accredited US college or university.

All applicants will be notified via e-mail or telephone of their application status and the assessment dates/times/locations after the closing date of this announcement.

THE PROVISIONS OF THIS JOB ANNOUNCEMENT DO NOT CONSTITUTE AN EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED CONTRACT.

Level II includes Senior Management, Management and Professional classifications (Exempt).

The City offers an attractive benefits package, the central provisions of which are as follows:

• Retirement for Classic Members - For employees hired after 1/1/2013 who are CLASSIC MEMBERS of California Public Employees' Retirement System (CalPERS) or a reciprocal agency as of 12/31/12 and have not been separated from service from such agency for six months or more, the retirement benefit shall be 2.7 % @ age 55; 3 year final compensation. The required employee contribution is 8%.The City does not participate in Social Security; thus, employees do not bear this additional 6.2% expense.
  

• Retirement for New Members - For employees hired 1/1/2013 or later and who ARE NOT a member of the California Public Employees' Retirement System (CalPERS) or a reciprocal agency as of 12/31/12, or those who have been separated from a public agency which contracts with CalPERS or a reciprocal agency for six months or more, the retirement benefit shall be 2% at age 62; 3 year final compensation.The required employee contribution is 50% of the normal cost. And is subject to change per CalPERS every fiscal year. The City does not participate in Social Security; thus, employees do not bear this additional 6.2% expense.
  
• Health Insurance - The City offers six health insurance plans and contributes up to $1,516 per month for HMO plans (family coverage).
  
• Dental Insurance - The City provides three dental insurance plans and contributes up to $45 per month.
  
• Vision Insurance - The City provides vision coverage through Vision Service Plan (VSP) for employees and their dependents that are enrolled in medical coverage.
  
• Life Insurance - The City provides and pays for term life insurance with accidental death and dismemberment equal to two times the annual salary rounded to the next highest $1,000 (up to $700k) plus AD&D. Additional Life Insurance is available and voluntary for employee and eligible dependents (up to $300k).
  

• Deferred Compensation - The City contributes $100 per month with a minimum employee contribution of $12.50 per check.Participation in the deferred compensation plan is optional.
  
• Leave Benefits - Includes all the typical vacation leave, sick leave, bereavement leave, and holiday benefits.
  
• Flexible Spending Account - The City offers a Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Plan for optional participation.
  
• Long Term Disability - The City offers optional enrollment in the Long Term Disability Plan.
  
• LegalEase Plan - Optional legal services plan for employees and eligible dependents.
  

• Critical Illness Plan - Optional critical illness insurance plan for employees and eligible dependents.
  
• Vacation Accrual - 0-9 yrs. = 144 hrs., 10+ yrs. = 184 hrs.
  
• Administrative Leave - 64 hrs per fiscal year.
  

For additional benefits information, please visit the following website: https://www.riversideca.gov/human/employee-hub/benefits/about-1

For part-time, benefitted positions the insurance and other benefits (leave accruals, holidays, etc.) are pro-rated based on ½ or ¾ time status.

Closing Date/Time: 11/24/2024 11:59 PM Pacific

Salary:

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