Engineering Services Manager

  • COACHELLA VALLEY WATER DISTRICT
  • Palm Desert, California
  • Jun 25, 2024
Full Time Administration and Management Engineering
  • Salary: $13,329.00 - $18,609.00 Monthly USD Monthly
  • Salary Top: 18609 USD Monthly

Job Description

Job Summary

FIRST REVIEW OF APPLICATONS SCHEDULED FOR JULY 14, 2024. POSITION MAY CLOSE EARLY IF ENOUGH QUALIFIED APPLICANTS ARE RECEIVED.

TITLE:Engineering Services Manager
SRN S40: $14,182 - $19,800 Monthly, Exempt
Bargaining Unit: ASSET
DEPARTMENT: Engineering
Division: Engineering Services
REPORTING RELATIONSHIP:
Reports to : Director of Engineering
Supervises the following positions : Development Services Supervisor, Technical Services Supervisor, Right of Way Supervisor, Chief Surveyor, and Construction Inspection Supervisor
Promotional opportunity procedures will include the following: Review of minimum qualifications Review of personnel file Testing/ Assessments: N/A Oral Interview(s)

DEFINITION: The Engineering Services Manager works under general direction from the Director of Engineering, and facilitates long and short-range planning for CVWD to assist in the development and implementation of laws, policies and strategies, which steer CVWD toward those plans. The position is responsible for planning, coordinating, scheduling and directing (1) installation of new infrastructure related to new development, (2) Computer Aided Drafting (CAD) of CVWD infrastructure and coordination with Geographical Information Systems (GIS), (3) purchase and sale of CVWD real estate assets, (4) acquisition of disposition of utility easements, (5) encroachment permit system, (6) survey of CVWD assets, including supervision of this section, (7) Construction Inspection functions of CVWD capital improvement projects and Developer related facilities, (8) coordination among engineering divisions and other CVWD departments, (9) overseeing development in the District, including site and subdivision reviews and development and building construction; and to do related work as required. Work requires great initiative and independent judgement and is reviewed periodically upon completion.

Essential Functions

EXAMPLES OF ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS WITHOUT LIMITATION:
Oversees the coordination with developers and ensures new development projects comply with CVWD development procedures and design criteria. Meets with developers and outside engineers to discuss concepts and general requirements for new projects and developments.Prepares written developer installation agreements. Continually coordinates and facilitates updates to CVWD’s Development Design Manual.Drafts and recommends amendments to CVWD’s various Codes and Ordinances.Facilitates and coordinates Cost of Service Studies related to Developer Fees.Makes presentations and recommendations to CVWD’s Board of Directors regarding items related to the Engineering Services division of the Engineering Department.Oversees CAD of existing and proposed assets including land, easements, wells, water treatment facilities, water storage facilities, water pipelines, lift stations, sewers, water reclamation facilities, irrigation canals and facilities, irrigation pipelines, drainage pipelines and storm water channels and facilities. Coordinates CAD activities with GIS, including process improvements to capture as-built information to ensure engineering related data is up to date within CVWD’s GIS database.Oversees the planning, purchase and sale of real estate assets including land, buildings and other utility facilities. Assists in plan reviews, permitting functions and other planning and development matters. Please visit www.cvwd.org/175/Job-Descriptions for the full job description.

Minimum Qualifications

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
License/Certificates : Valid California Operators license issued by the State Department of Motor Vehicles. Department of Motor Vehicles driving record may influence employment or classification.

Education and Experience: Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Urban Planning, Public Administration, Architecture, Engineering, or related field. A Master’s Degree in Urban Planning, Public Administration or a closely related field is highly desired. Seven (7) - ten (10) years of progressively responsible supervision and management experience in municipal government. Construction management experience is highly desirable.

Certificates, Licenses, Registration and Other Requirements

Knowledge of :
  • Principles and practices of development services including preparation of installation agreements, fee/credit analysis and maintain rapport with development community
  • Principles and practices of real estate management including purchase, sale, lease and encroachment permits
  • Principles and practices of CAD and GIS
  • Principles and practices of Surveying and Subdivision Map Act
  • Technical report writing
  • Hydraulic modeling
  • Principles of supervision and management
Abilities :
  • Carry out multi-dimensional tasks with accuracy critical to the success of CVWD
  • Train, motivate, plan, organize and supervise personnel effectively
  • Long term system planning
  • Comprehensive operating budget preparation
  • Development and preparation of complex developer installation agreements
  • Analyze and prepare complex reports
  • Organize and maintain records and files
  • Developer fee/credit calculations
  • Conduct technical research work
  • Prepare detailed analyses and comprehensive technical reports and recommendations.
  • Prepare digital presentations
  • Work and communicate effectively with CVWD employees, elected officials, other agencies, and the public
  • Communicate effectively both verbally and in writing
  • Maintain confidentiality where necessary


The Coachella Valley Water District provides a comprehensive, balanced, and competitive benefits package ensuring employees have many options to meet their healthcare, wellness and/or retirement savings goals. Providing employees with flexibility and support for all the different stages of life. Employees may pay some portion of their benefit premium costs based on the provisions of their labor-negotiated Memorandums of Understanding (MOU's) and the level of coverage they select. Additional information regarding CVWD employee benefits is available at https://www.cvwd.org/176/Benefits .

Closing Date/Time: 7/30/2024 11:59 PM Pacific

Base Pay

13,329

Job Address

Palm Desert, California United States View Map