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Job Description
Description:
To view complete job announcement and to apply click HERE .
This recruitment is being managed by Koff & Associates.
https://koffassociates.com/
The birthplace of Silicon Valley, 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 Assistant Manager of Water Quality Control Operations oversees plant operations, enforces quality standards, and serves as the safety officer under the direction of the Water Quality Control Plant Manager. Key responsibilities include:- Managing plant operations and ensuring performance goals are met.
- Enforcing operational quality standards.
- Assisting with contractual agreements with partner agencies.
- Collaborating with the assistant plant manager for maintenance and the capital group manager.
Ideal Candidate
The ideal candidate has extensive experience managing state-of-the-art wastewater treatment plants, with strong communication, organizational, and leadership skills. They excel in coordinating complex projects with internal and external stakeholders, from blue-collar staff to PhDs. Experience in engineering, operations, capital project management, and finance is valuable, but a deep operational knowledge is key. This role requires active engagement in a dynamic environment, not a hands-off approach. A coaching leadership style is important, with the ability to address deficiencies, accept feedback, and improve. Skills in budgeting, contract writing, and employee evaluations are also essential.
Successful candidates will have a Bachelor’s degree in a related field and five years of directly related experience, including two years of prior supervisory experience; or, an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job, such as those listed above.
Licenses, Certificates and Other Requirements: Valid California Driver’s License; Grade IV State Water Resources Control Board, Wastewater Plant Operator Certificate. Ability to obtain Grade V State Water Resources Control Board, Wastewater Plant Operator Certification within one year of hire.
Preferred Qualifications: Grade V State Water Resources Control Board, Wastewater Plant Operator Certificate.
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Salary range is $143,936 - $215,883 supplemented by competitive benefits.
Application and Selection Process:
The closing date for this recruitment is Monday, November 11, 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). This is a confidential process and will be handled accordingly throughout the various stages of the process.
For additional information please contact:
Peter Smith, Senior Recruiter
510.342.3233
Peter_smith1@ajg.com
www.koffassociates.com
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.
For more details visit our Careers Page, by clicking HERE.
Learn more about our Memorandum of Agreements (MOAs) between the City and its bargaining units, by clicking HERE.
Closing Date/Time: 11/11/2024 11:59 PM Pacific -
ABOUT THE COMPANY
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City of Palo Alto
Show morePalo Alto is located about 35 miles south of San Francisco; and 14 miles north of San Jose. Palo Alto, known as the “Birthplace of Silicon Valley” and global center of technology and innovation, is the corporate headquarters for many world-class companies and research facilities such as VMWare, Hewlett-Packard, IDEO, Tesla, and Skype. Home to Stanford University and a top-ranked public school system, Palo Alto also features beautiful and historic residential neighborhoods, vibrant shopping and retail districts.
Palo Alto has a highly educated and culturally sophisticated citizenry that is actively engaged in making a difference both locally and globally. Unique among city organizations, Palo Alto operates a full-array of services including its own gas, electric, water, sewer, refuse and storm drainage provided at very competitive rates for its customers.
The birthplace of Silicon Valley, 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, Palo Alto is recognized worldwide as a leader in cutting-edge technology, medicine, and green innovation. Many world-class businesses maintained or started offices here, including Amazon, Tesla, Hewlett Packard, Palo Alto Medical Foundation, Rivian, Lucile Packard Children’s Hospital, SAP Ariba, Houzz, Varian Medical Systems, and VMware. Numerous start-ups are also at home in Palo Alto, arguably making it the startup capital of the world.
Stanford University is foundational to the history and prestige of Palo Alto, reflected in the community’s dedication to life-long learning. Stanford’s cultural and educational offerings are integral to the vibrancy and charm of Palo Alto, while the City’s exceptional K-12 school district ranks among the top public school systems in the country. With more than 50% of adult residents holding a graduate degree or higher, Palo Alto is frequently listed as one of the most educated cities in the nation.
Home to picturesque tree-lined streets, bike lanes, and historic buildings that reflect its California heritage, Palo Alto boasts a genuine sense of community and an active citizenry with strong environmental values. Beautiful neighborhoods are complemented by vibrant commercial corridors and a bustling economy with premium shopping and dining options. Excellent health care facilities, performing arts, and diverse recreational opportunities are just some of this incredibly desirable community’s cherished amenities.
Join an Award Winning Team
Palo Alto is an award-winning City recognized nationwide as innovative and well-managed. Palo Alto is one of a small number of California cities with a AAA bond rating. Recently, Palo Alto became one of the most livable cities in the U.S. by Livability.com. It's the only city to receive the Platinum Beacon Award in sustainability best practices by California’s Institute for Local Government.
We offer a variety of career paths that relate to building and improving communities. The City has fourteen departments employing 1,000 full-time staff. Police officers, fire fighters, paramedics, and building inspectors keep us safe. Engineers and public works staff build and re-build the physical infrastructure. City planners help envision and shape future community growth. Recreation, arts and library professionals enhance community life. Utilities provides electric, gas, water, sewer and other services. Internal services departments help manage, staff, and protect the City.
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