The Mission of the Contra Costa Water District is to strategically provide a reliable supply of high-quality water at the lowest cost possible, in an environmentally responsible manner.
Contra Costa Water District is an innovative leader in water management and provides employees with a fast-paced and stable work environment that encourages professional growth and development. We're currently seeking an exceptional candidate to join our team as a Special Projects Manager. If you're passionate about water conservation, possess strategic vision, and thrive in a dynamic environment, this could be the perfect opportunity for you to make a meaningful impact.
POSITION DESCRIPTION:
As a Special Projects Manager, you would have a critical role in the planning, organizing, directing, and coordinating District Special Project(s) that require significant relationships with or funding by outside agencies or organizations, significant and continuous interaction with outside agencies and the general public, development of project environmental documentation, engineering project design, securing project permits, and project construction activities; to exercise full, functional management responsibility and oversight of the special project(s); and to provide highly complex staff assistance to the Assistant General Managers and the General Manager. Projects may include Los Vaqueros Expansion, CCWD climate change adaptation, negotiating federal and state permits, developing state and federal environmental documents, developing new Delta science, etc.
The Special Projects Manager has full, functional management responsibility for special project(s) implementation and provides highly complex staff assistance in the development of project functions, funding, and policy consistent with Board policies. Reports to and receives general direction from Executive Management staff. Professional, supervisory, and clerical personnel may be assigned to the Special Projects Manager.
At Contra Costa Water District, we're committed to fostering a culture of collaboration, excellence, and forward-thinking innovation. If you're passionate about water conservation, possess strong leadership skills, and thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment, we invite you to apply for this distinguished opportunity.
See recruitment posting for additional information on class specification and duties performed.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Any combination equivalent to experience and education that would likely provide the relevant knowledge and abilities would be qualifying. Generally, this will require:
EDUCATION: Completion of a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in civil engineering or a related field. A Master’s degree in a similar field is highly desirable.
EXPERIENCE: Seven years of increasingly responsible experience in engineering, planning or management, including one year of administrative responsibility. Experience should include demonstrable work on Delta water policy issues, and state/federal regulatory engagement and permitting.
DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS: Possession of a Certificate of Registration as a Civil Engineer in the State of California, or a Master's or PhD in civil engineering, environmental science, or a related field.
OTHER REQUIREMENTS: Possession of, or ability to obtain, a valid California driver's license.
The first review of applicants will be on Monday, May 13, 2024.
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