SUMMARY
Under administrative direction, directs, manages, supervises, and coordinates the activities within the Operations Department, including Water Transmission and Distribution, Water Operations and Maintenance, Water Production, Field Service, and the Capital Improvement Replacement Program. This position is responsible for the management, development, and administration of programs such as Water Quality, Water Production, Water Storage and Recharge, Water Distribution, Safety, GIS, Engineering, and Regulatory. Provides highly responsible and complex assistance to the General Manager, other internal departments, and outside agencies.
DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS
The position is characterized by the high-level of professional, operational, technical, and administrative expertise required to perform the duties of the position, as well as the accountability and responsibility this position has to the General Manger, Board of Directors, and customers of the District. This employee must have the ability to perform diverse and complex work, which requires strong interpersonal, leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills; the ability to work without extensive supervision; and the ability to prioritize, lead, and direct. This employee must participate as a member of the District’s executive management team and contribute actively in addressing issues of concern to the District, which at times may not have a direct impact on the employee’s area of specialization.
SUPERVISION RECEIVED/EXERCISED
This position receives general direction from the General Manager. This position will supervise, lead, and provide training for assigned employees. This position handles difficult and complex assignments with minimal oversight and serves as Chief System Operator.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
The following are representative of the qualifications necessary to perform the essential duties of the position. Any combination of education and experience which would likely provide the necessary knowledge and abilities may be qualifying.
Experience:
A minimum of ten (10) years of broad and extensive experience at a California water district, including seven (7) years of increasing responsibility in supervisory experience in the operations, planning, design, construction and maintenance of water, treatment, and distribution facilities. Proven experience at a supervisory, or managerial level to include the administration of a variety of projects is highly desirable.
Education and/or Training:
A typical way to obtain the knowledge, skills, and abilities outlined in this job description is possession of a completed a four-year degree from an accredited college or university with a major in public administration, business, civil engineering, water science, or closely related field.
Certificates, Licenses, Registration
Must possess and maintain the following:
- State Water Resources Control Board (SWRCB) Grade IV or higher Water Distribution Operator Certificate.
- State Water Resources Control Board (SWRCB) Grade V Water Distribution Operator Certificate highly desired
- State Water Resources Control Board (SWRCB) Grade III or higher Water Treatment Operator Certificate.
- AWWA Cross Connection Control Certificate highly desirable.
- Project Management certification and/or experience highly desirable.
Other Requirements: Must possess and maintain valid California Class C Driver’s License.
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EOE Statement We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.
