Water Resources Manager (Planning)

Job Description:

Water Resources Manager (Planning)

Description

Job Summary

POSITION MAY CLOSE EARLY IF ENOUGH QUALIFIED CANDIDATES ARE RECEIVED.

TITLE: Water Resources Manager (Planning)

SRN S33: $12,379- $17,283 Monthly, Exempt

Bargaining Unit: ASSET

Department: Environmental Services

Section: Water Resources

REPORTING RELATIONSHIP:

Reports to: Director of Environmental Services

Supervises the following positions: Management Analyst

Promotional opportunity procedures will include the following:

Review of minimum qualifications

Review of personnel files, including but not limited to: attendance history, disciplinary history, and performance evaluations

Testing/ Assessments:

Oral Interview(s)

DEFINITION : Under general direction, plans, organizes, oversees, coordinates, and manages the staff and operations of the Water Resources Planning Division including developing and updating water management plans and implementing water resources programs; duties include technical and administrative work associated with advancing the District’s interests including water resources related grant submissions and grant management functions; participates in the development of policies and strategies for division operations; manages the effective use of division resources to improve organizational productivity and customer service; provides complex and responsible support to the Director of Environmental Services in areas of expertise; and performs related work as required.

CLASS CHARACTERISTICS:

This is a management classification responsible for planning, organizing, and managing the staff, operations, and activities of the Water Resources Planning Division. Incumbents are responsible for performing diverse, specialized, and complex work involving significant accountability and decision-making responsibilities, which include division budget administration, program evaluation, and recommendation and implementation of policies, procedures, goals, objectives, priorities, and standards related to water resource programs including water supply and groundwater sustainability. Incumbents serve as a professional-level resource for organizational, managerial, and operational analyses and studies. Performance of the work requires the use of considerable independence, initiative, and discretion within broad guidelines.

Essential Functions

EXAMPLES OF TYPICAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Plans, manages, and oversees the daily functions, operations, and activities of the Water Resources Planning Division, including development and updating of water management plans and implementing programs related to water supply and groundwater sustainability; coordinates the completion and updating of water resources management plans, groundwater management plans, urban water management plans, water supply assessments and verifications and other hydrogeological and engineering reports for managing water resources.
• Participates in the development and implementation of goals, objectives, policies, and priorities for the division; continuously monitors the efficiency and effectiveness of assigned programs, service delivery methods, and procedures; assesses and monitors workload, administrative, and support systems, and internal reporting relationships; identifies opportunities and makes recommendations for improvement.
• Participates in the development, administration, and oversight of division budget; determines funding needed for staffing, equipment, materials, and supplies; ensures compliance with budgeted funding.
• Participates in the selection of, trains, motivates, and evaluates assigned personnel; works with employees to correct deficiencies; recommends and implements discipline and termination procedures.
• Develops and manages requests for proposals for professional and/or contracted services; prepares scope of work and any technical specifications; evaluates proposals and recommends award; negotiates contracts; administers contracts to ensure compliance with District specifications and service quality.
• Identifies key issues and develops, recommends, and implements strategies to protect and promote the District’s primary business interests including participation in District strategic planning activities supporting board and staff interactions externally and support linkage to internal policies and issues.
• Represents the District in technical and policy development meetings and committees and boards; performs technical and policy development work for the Coachella Valley Regional Water Management Group and other coalitions of agencies working to manager water resources.
• Participates in the development, negotiation and administration of water supply contracts and cooperative agreements with other agencies as required; provides technical and administrative support for water resource management grant submissions and grant management activities.

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Minimum Qualifications

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS :
Any combination of training and experience that would provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the required qualifications would be:

Education: Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in engineering, geology, hydrogeology, environmental science, natural resource management, or a closely related field.

Experience: Eight (8) years of progressively responsible experience in developing and updating water management plans and implementing water resources planning programs, at least four (4) years of which demonstrated increasing responsible supervisory experience of other professional staff.

Licenses and Certifications : Possession of a valid California Driver’s License, to be maintained throughout employment.

Knowledge of:

• Administrative principles and practices, including goal setting, program development, implementation, and evaluation, and project management.
• Principles and practices of budget development and administration.
• Principles and practices of employee supervision, including work planning, assignment, review and evaluation, and the training of staff in work procedures.
• Principles and practices of leadership.
• Principles and techniques for working with groups and fostering effective team interaction to ensure teamwork is conducted smoothly.
• Applicable Federal, State, and local laws, regulatory codes, ordinances, and procedures relevant to assigned areas of responsibility.
• Organization and management practices as applied to the development, analysis, and evaluation of programs, policies, and operational needs of the assigned area of responsibility.
• Principles and practices of contract administration and management.
• Operational characteristics, services, and overall business functions of a large water utility.
• Mathematics, economics, and statistical analysis.
• Techniques for effectively representing the District in contacts with governmental agencies, community groups, and various business, professional, educational, regulatory, and legislative organizations.
• Recent and on-going developments, current literature, and sources of information related to the operations of the assigned division.
• Methods and techniques of preparing technical and administrative reports, and general business correspondence.
• District and mandated safety rules, regulations, and protocols.
• Modern equipment and communication tools used for business functions and program, project, and task coordination, including computers and software programs relevant to work performed.
• The structure and content of the English language, including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.
• Techniques for providing a high level of customer service by effectively dealing with the public, vendors, contractors, and District staff.

Ability to:

• Plan, organize, oversee, and manage the staff and operations of the Water Resources Planning Division.
• Develop and implement goals, objectives, practices, policies, procedures, and work standards.
• Prepare and administer large and complex budgets; allocate limited resources in a cost-effective manner.
• Provide administrative, management, and professional leadership for the division.
• Select and supervise staff, provide training and development opportunities, ensure work is performed effectively, and evaluate performance in an objective and positive manner.
• Interpret, apply, explain, and ensure compliance with Federal, State, and local policies, procedures, laws, and regulations.
• Evaluate and develop improvements in operations, procedures, policies, or methods.
• Negotiate, prepare, and administer complex programs and agreements.
• Identify key issues; develop policy and strategy recommendations; advance the District’s policies and positions in external areas.
• Apply scientific principles and utilize computer in the solution of complex water resources management and business problems.
• Analyze complex water resources and hydrogeological data and draw sound conclusions.
• Research, analyze, and evaluate new water resources management methods and techniques.
• Prepare clear and concise reports, correspondence, policies, procedures, and other written materials.
• Research, analyze, and evaluate new service delivery methods, procedures, and techniques.
• Analyze, interpret, summarize, and present technical information and data in an effective manner.
• Conduct complex research projects, evaluate alternatives, make sound recommendations, and prepare effective technical staff reports.
• Effectively represent the division and the District in meetings with governmental agencies, community groups, and various businesses, professional, and regulatory organizations, and in meetings with individuals.
• Direct the establishment and maintenance of a variety of filing, record-keeping, and tracking systems.

The Coachella Valley Water District provides a comprehensive, balanced, and competitive benefits package ensuring employees have many options to meet their healthcare, wellness and/or retirement savings goals. Providing employees with flexibility and support for all the different stages of life. Employees may pay some portion of their benefit premium costs based on the provisions of their labor-negotiated Memorandums of Understanding (MOU's) and the level of coverage they select. Additional information regarding CVWD employee benefits is available at https://www.cvwd.org/176/Benefits .

Closing Date/Time: 3/31/2025 11:59 PM Pacific

Salary:

$12,379.00 - $17,283.00 Monthly