MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS Knowledge of: Principles and practices of water utility operations and related facilities. Principles and practices of civil engineering as applied to the planning, design, construction, installation, and inspection of a variety of water utility facilities. Principles and practices of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA). Principles and practices of grant administration. Principles and practices of leadership, motivation, team building and conflict resolution. Pertinent local, State and Federal laws, rules and regulations. Organizational and management practices as applied to the analysis and evaluation of programs. Principles and practices of organization, administration and personnel management. Principles and practices of budget preparation and administration. Ability to: Plan, direct and control the administration and operations of the Engineering Department. Plan and administrate all aspects of the grant process. On a continuous basis, analyze budget and technical reports; interpret and evaluate staff reports and related documents; know and interpret laws, regulations, codes and procedures; observe performance and evaluate staff; problem solve department related issues; and explain and interpret policy. On a continuous basis, sit at desk and in meetings for long periods of time; intermittently walk and stand while visiting field sites; twist to reach equipment surrounding desk; perform simple grasping and fine manipulation; use telephone; write or use a keyboard to communicate through written means. Prepare and administer department budgets. Develop and implement department policies and procedures. Supervise, train and evaluate assigned personnel. Gain cooperation through discussion and persuasion. Analyze problems, identify alternative solutions, project consequences of proposed actions and implement recommendations in support of goals. Interpret and apply District and department policies, procedures, rules and regulations. May occasionally perform field site visits. Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing. Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work. Experience and Training Any combination of experience and training that would provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the required knowledge and abilities would be: Experience: Seven years of increasingly responsible experience in engineering management related to water utility operations including three years of administrative and management responsibility. Five years of increasingly responsible experience in grant writing/administrating. Training: Equivalent to a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in civil engineering or a related field. License and Certificate Possession of, or ability to obtain, a valid California Driver’s License. Possession of a certificate of registration as a Professional Engineer in the State of California. California Registered Civil or Mechanical Engineer is highly desired. Possession of a Water Distribution Operator Grade 3 Certificate and a Water Treatment Operator Grade 2 Certificate as issued by the State of California Department of Public Health is highly desired. SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION: PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS AND WORKING CONDITIONS - Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
- Hears normal conversation sufficient to accomplish duties.
- Communicates orally with General Manager, District Board members, co-workers, and the public in face-to-face,
- one-to-one, and group settings.
- Must be able to see sufficiently to accomplish the duties of the position and to operate a District vehicle;
- travels regularly by vehicle and airplane in conducting District business.
- Uses office equipment such as telephone, personal computers, copiers, and FAX machines.
- Lift, carry, push, and pull 25 pounds.
- Sit for prolonged periods of time, but occasional walks in uneven terrain, in an outdoor environment, making inspections of District facilities and construction projects.
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