Palmdale Water District

*First review of application will be week of September 9, 2024 Under administrative direction; to plan, organize, manage, direct, and supervise the Business and Engineering Department operations and functions of the District; and to do related work as required. SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED Receives direction from the General Manager.  Supervises Engineering Manager, Facilities Manager, Operations Manager and Information Technology Manager.  In the absence of the General Manager, assumes full duties of that position.   Examples of Duties   Updates the General Manager regularly regarding operations, problems, policies, and administration information. Attends and/or represents the General Manager at Board meetings, meetings, and conferences as directed. Provides support to the General Manager in making presentations regarding Business and Engineering Department issues to the Board of Directors. Identify and respond to the General Manager regarding community and Board of Director issues, concerns, and needs. Maintains open communications and understanding of the Facilities and Production Department operations to ensure coordination of activities. Attends community organization and local agency meetings as directed to represent the District and inform the public about District activities. Provides administrative and professional leadership and direction for the Business and Engineering Departments by planning, organizing, and monitoring the budget for Business and Engineering Departments; identifying and resolving problems; assigning work activities and projects; monitoring work flow; reviewing and evaluating work products, methods, and procedures; and recommending adjustments as necessary. Evaluates and recommends appropriate service and staffing levels for the Business and Engineering Departments. Oversees updates and revisions of long-term planning activities such as the District Capital Improvement Plan and water rate adjustments. Monitors Business and Engineering employee certification, training, and safety programs. Evaluates employees’ job performances and makes recommendations for job performance improvement; takes disciplinary action as needed; recommends employees for salary advancement. Approves time cards, overtime, vacation, training requests, and requisitions; periodically review position descriptions for accuracy and completeness. Assists the District’s Financial Advisor as directed by General Manager to monitor the District’s finances. Oversees the preparation and maintenance of the general ledger, accounting transactions, and specific records that provide backup for the District’s annual audit done by an independent auditing firm and provides assistance during that audit as required. Coordinates the preparation of the annual District budget and monitors actual expenditures to the approved budget. Addresses and attempts to resolve customer complaints and problems referred by the General Manager or the Office Supervisor. Develops engineering designs, plans, and specifications for the construction and development of District structures and facilities; resolves problems of facility location, construction, maintenance, and related functions; and obtains all required permits, including CEQA compliance. Periodically reviews, updates and recommends approval of the District Standard Specifications for Water Distribution System Construction, the District Emergency Response Plan, and organizes and coordinates annual drills to practice the Plan. Reviews and approves water system improvement plans and specifications developed by professional engineering for non-District projects. Meets with engineering firms and developers with questions regarding water availability, design requirements, and District policies as requested by the Engineering Supervisor. Oversees contract administration of consultants, multi-agency projects, and construction projects. Develops security related policies and designs, plans, and specifications for the construction of security systems and/or improvements for District facilities. Assists other District personnel in all related phases of activities and operations as needed; including after-hours, on-call, and other unusual times.