Description:
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Palo Alto is a community of approximately 68,000 residents and nearly 100,000 jobs located on the mid-Peninsula between San Francisco and San Jose.
The Position The Regional Water Quality Control Plant Manager manages the operation and maintenance of the Regional Water Quality Control, the production of recycled water, and is responsible for compliance with all Federal, State and local regulatory requirements. The Plant Manager establishes quality standards for operations and maintenance and supervises all aspects to ensure attainment of quality performance. Further, the Plant Manager is responsible for contractual agreements with RWQCP partners agencies. Incumbents are responsible for planning and assessing operational goals and objectives related to one or more department functions and/or programs.
Ideal Candidate The ideal candidate has thorough experience in the operation and management of a state-of-the-art wastewater treatment plant. The incumbent has demonstrated excellent communication, organizational and managerial skills. The Plant Manager is a leader and can manage large and complex projects in coordination with external and internal stakeholders. This person can relate well to staff who are at every level of experience, from bluecollar to PhD’s. Further, the incumbent has experience in collaborating with internal stakeholders at all levels, as well as with external partners, regulators, etc. While an engineering as well as operations background is ideal, as well as senior-level management experience, experience managing large capital improvement projects, as well as financial experience, etc., the most important key attributes include strong operational knowledge and experience. The ideal candidate need not have all of the experience recounted here.
Successful candidates will have a Bachelor’s degree in a related field, and seven years of directly related experience, including two years of supervisory or management level experience; or, an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job such as those listed above. Master’s degree is preferred.
Licenses, Certificates and Other Requirements: Valid California Driver’s License; Grade V, State Water Resources Control Board, Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator Certificate.
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Salary range is $156,083 - $234,104 supplemented by competitive benefits.
Application and Selection Process: The closing date for this recruitment is
Friday, May 17, 2024.
To be considered for this opportunity, please apply through Koff & Associates . Submit a resume, cover letter and five work related references (who will not be contacted in the early stages of the recruitment). Resumes should reflect years and months of positions held as well as size of past organization(s).
For additional information please contact
Peter Smith, Senior Recruiter: 510.342.3233
Peter_smith1@ajg.com
www.koffassociates.com
This is a confidential process and will be handled accordingly throughout the various stages of the process. The City of Palo Alto is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the City will provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.
The City of Palo Alto offers its employees a generous benefit package, featuring family medical coverage, retirement, life insurance, plus 12 paid holidays per year. - Participation in a Governmental 457 Deferred Compensation Plan
- Fully paid employee and dependent Dental Plan
- Fully paid employee and dependent Vision Plan
- Fully paid Life and AD&D insurance equal to annual salary
- Flat Rate City paid medical contribution which may allow employees to select a fully paid health plan
- Fully paid Life Insurance equal to one-times annual salary
- Voluntary Supplemental Life Insurance
- Long Term Disability plan
- 12 annual paid holidays
- Two to five weeks vacation annually depending on years of service per MOA
- 96 hours annual sick leave
- Direct Deposit
- Flexible Spending Account for Healthcare and Childcare expenses
Public Employees' Retirement System (PERS)
- 2% at60 formula for Classic Employees
- One-year final compensation for 2% at 60 employees
- 2% at 62 formula for New CalPers Members
- Three-year final compensation for 2% at 62 employees only
- Retiree Medical benefits for employee and dependents after 10 years of service
Please note: The City does not participate in CA State Disability Insurance (SDI) or Social Security.Since they City does not participate in SDI, City employees are not eligible to claim against the State's Pregnancy Disability Leave or Paid Family Leave programs.
Closing Date/Time: 5/17/2024 11:59 PM Pacific
