Water Resources Manager for the City of Soledad

Position Description

Water Resources Manager

$111,474 - $132,935/ annually DOQ/DOE

Are you an experienced professional with experience in the field of water, wastewater, and stormwater operations?

Are you a self-started who excels at leading others in performing difficult and complex technical and office support work related to Water Quality?

Does the thought of positively impacting your local community excite you?
Are you looking for a collaborative work environment that will support your goals and growth?

If so, the City of Soledad may have an opportunity for you as their next Water Resources Manager!

Regional Government Services and its staff are conducting the recruitment on behalf of the City of Soledad.

THE POSITION:

Under general direction, plans, organizes, oversees, coordinates, manages and reviews the work of staff performing difficult and complex technical and office support related to all programs and activities of the Water Quality Control Division; administers current and long-range planning activities; manages the effective use of the appropriate City's public works maintenance resources to improve organizational productivity and customer service; provides complex and responsible support to the Public Works Director in areas of expertise; and performs related work as required.

The Water Resources Manager will receive general direction from the Public Works Director and will exercise direct and general supervision over the water and wastewater operations and maintenance, laboratory, stormwater, and staff. The incumbent will coordinate and monitor the work of outside contractors, vendors, and consultants as assigned.

The Ideal Candidate will:

• Be curious and intelligent with demonstrated experience successfully leading large and diverse teams.
• Have experience related to water, wastewater, and stormwater operations.
• Be familiar with principles, practices, research, regulations, and laws related to water supply, water conservation, water quality, and water system operations.
• Be motivated by the opportunity for professional growth and satisfaction that comes from working in an environment ripe with challenge and possibility.
• Be an innovative and creative problem solver who is proactive, ethical, self-motivated, adaptable, and organized leader who is comfortable working in a team-focused environment.
• Communicate in a proactive, approachable, and responsive manner, demonstrating understanding of stakeholder interests and needs and commitment to meeting them.
• Be a successful relationship builder and team player accustomed to coordinating with a variety of partners.
• Have knowledge of principles and practices of teaming and project management work models coupled with solid skills in setting performance expectations, defining deliverables, holding people accountable, and supporting effort through well-designed work processes.
• Be analytical and appropriately detail oriented and have demonstrated experience managing projects and initiatives.
• Effectively and professionally communicate in writing and prepare agendas, staff reports, and policy documents.

COMPETENCIES

Accountability - Accepts responsibility for themselves and their team.
Adaptability and Flexibility - Responds effectively to multiple demands, ambiguity, shifting of priorities, emerging situations, and rapid change.
Analytical Thinking - Identifies and defines problems; extracts key information from data; and develops workable solutions for the problems identified.
Collaboration - Fosters team communication and dialogue, identifies opportunities to building consensus for team options, decisions, and outcomes.
Communication - Effectively conveys and exchanges thoughts, opinions, and information verbally and in writing.
Creativity and Innovation - Applies original thinking in approach to job responsibilities and improving processes, methods, systems, or services.
Influence - Exerts a positive effect on other's views, attitudes, decisions, perceptions, and/or beliefs.
Initiative - Identifies and takes action to address problems and opportunities.
Interpersonal Relations - Builds relationships based on mutual trust and respect.
Judgment - Makes decisions that are based on careful thought and input from others.
Leadership - Inspires others toward a common vision and fosters trust andethics.
Results Orientation/Execution - Translates objectives into action plans, including identifying task interdependencies.

About the City

Soledad is a city in Monterey County with a population of approximately 19,000. Nestled between the beautiful Santa Lucia Mountains to the west and the picturesque Gabilan Mountains to the east, Soledad’s origins started with Mission Nuestra Señora de la Soledad which was founded in 1791. Development and growth continued its rich history until eventually incorporating as a city in 1921. Today, Soledad is a notable tourist destination, owing to its proximity to Pinnacles National Park, a California Mission, and the Santa Lucia Highlands wine country. Soledad is surrounded by the Salinas Valley’s booming agricultural community, home to fields of lettuce, broccoli, and asparagus, as well as row upon row on some of the finest wine grapes in the state.

The City of Soledad continues to be a model of economic vitality and resilience through the implementation of infrastructure improvements to city parks, roads, schools, and water treatment systems. Renewable energy, water reclamation, and downtown revitalization are at the heart of our mission to provide a sustainable future for our residents, businesses, and visitors.

Since the early 2000’s, the City of Soledad has played a major role in fostering and increasing much-needed units of affordable housing to support the diverse needs of Monterey County’s growing workforce. Since 2015, the city has been working closely with developers to add single family and multi-family housing to areas approved for development before 2008. This housing development boom is increasing economic development opportunities for small businesses, franchise businesses, service providers, medical facilities, entertainment venues, and large retailers who seek to expand to an untapped market.

Examples of Duties

For an overview of the job duties, please review the job description here: LINK

Typical Qualifications

Education and Experience:

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

• Equivalent to graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with major coursework in water, wastewater, engineering, or a related field, and eight (8) years of increasingly responsible experience, including at least three (3) years in a management/supervisory role with experience in the management of a Water Reclamation Facility.
• Possession of a master’s degree is highly desirable.

License:

• Valid California class C driver's license with satisfactory driving record
• Possession of a Grade III and eligibility for a Grade IV Wastewater Treatment Operator Certificate issued by the State of California Water Resources Control Board (SWRCB) is highly desirable.
• Possession of a Grade III and eligibility for a Grad IV Water Distribution Operator Certificate, a Water Treatment Operator Certificate issued by the State of California Department of Public Health (DPH), and a Wastewater Collection System Maintenance Certificate issued by the California Water Environment Association are highly desirable.

Supplemental Information

SALARY AND BENEFITS

Salary:

$111,474 - $132,935 annually

Benefits:

• Modified Work Schedule - City offers 9/80 work schedule.
• Vacation - Ten (10) days per calendar year
• Sick Leave - Twelve (12) days per calendar year
• Holidays - Eleven (11) paid holidays, and one (1) floating holiday
• 40 hours of Paid Administrative Leave
• Cell phone and tablet/laptop offered to employees
• Insurance - City provides comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits for the employee and their dependents. Employee participates in premium cost. In addition, City pays the full premium for Long Term Disability, Life and AD&D Insurance.
• Retirement - City participates in the CalPERS Retirement System. 2% at 60 for Classic Members and 2% at 62 for New CalPERS Members.
• Social Security - City participates in Social Security Program

APPLICATION PROCESS AND SELECTION PROCEDURE:

Applications must be submitted on-line through this applicant tracking system. Materials must be complete and clearly indicate the candidate meets the minimum qualifications. Incomplete, late, emailed, and faxed applications are not accepted. Resumes are not considered in lieu of the required employment application.

Certificates, resumes, and/or cover letters must be uploaded with your application through this applicant tracking system.

All statements made on the application, resume, and supplemental materials are subject to verification. False statements may be cause for immediate disqualification, removal from eligibility list, or discharge from employment.

The deadline to apply is June 28, 2024, at 11:59 PM PST.

LINK TO APPLY HERE
Appraisal Process - (Pass/Fail) After the closing deadline, applications will be screened in relation to the criteria indicated in this announcement.
This process may also include various interviews and/or a skills assessment exam to rank applications, and to prepare a Qualified Candidate List.

Application - Minimum Qualification Assessment - (Pass/Fail) All completed applications and supplemental questionnaires will be reviewed and assessed for each applicant's ability to meet the minimum work experience, training, and education qualifications.

Remote Screen Interview Exam - (Pass/Fail) Candidates who pass the application assessment will be invited to a Remote Screen Interview Examination to evaluate training, experience, and other job-related qualifications for the position. The Remote Screen Interview will be conducted via a video conference platform and is tentatively scheduled for July 2024.

Successful candidates will be submitted to the City of Soledad for further consideration.
All communication and notices will be sent via e-mail. Additional inquiries about the position may be directed to dprieto@rgs.ca.gov.

Neither Regional Government Services nor the City of Soledad are responsible for failure of internet forms or email in submitting your application. Candidates who may require special assistance in any phase of the application or selection process should advise Regional Government Services by mailing dprieto@rgs.ca.gov

The City of Soledad is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Closing Date/Time: 6/28/2024 11:59 PM Pacific

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