Director of Utilities

City of Rialto, CA • Rialto, CA

328d

About The Position

This position will provide administrative direction to the activities and operations of the water/wastewater utilities and under a Public Private Partnership (P3); to coordinate review activities with other departments and outside agencies; and to perform a variety of duties relative to assigned areas of responsibility. The incumbent shall be appointed 'at-will' and exempt from classified services and serves at the pleasure of the City Manager.

Requirements

• Ten to fifteen years of progressively responsible civil engineering experience.
• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in civil engineering, public administration, or a related field.
• Registration as a Professional Engineer in the State of California (desirable).
• Possession of a State of California driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Provide analysis and review of the services and activities of the Water and Wastewater Utility operations; ensure that all services and activities adhere to established City policies, procedures and contracts.
• Possess knowledge of regulatory requirements for Water and Wastewater operations; and coordination with EPA, State Water Resources Control Board, and Regional Water Quality Board.
• Administer the City's contract with its P3 partner (Rialto Water Services) and their subcontractor Veolia, and oversee the contamination clean-up of the Rialto Basin.
• Direct preparation, development and evaluation of technical studies, including review of technology, analyze and determine necessary actions. Ensure efficient planning and management of contracts including fiscal management.
• Participate in the shared development and provide ongoing oversight of a thorough Capital Improvement Program that ensures the long term viability of the City's utility through the partnership with Rialto Water Services.
• Monitor and evaluate the efficiency and effectiveness of service delivery methods and procedures; identify and deficiencies needing corrective action.
• Review professional civil engineering designs for water and wastewater utility projects utilizing a variety of computer software programs; review detailed calculations and computations; review the adequacy and accuracy of computations, preliminary layouts and design work from field and survey data.
• Direct and review preparation or examination of public and private engineering plans, specifications, designs, cost estimates and legal descriptions for a variety of construction and maintenance projects.
• Oversee the development, management and ongoing review of the utility and operations budget., including the shared budget that is established through the concession agreement.
• Perform and/or review the required coordination activities with other departments and outside agencies and organizations to ensure the long term operational needs to meet long term objectives and goals.
• Review water and wastewater plant and equipment maintenance schedules and repairs.
• Review and assist in the development of long and short term plans for water production and distribution facilities and water management to meet the growing needs of the service area.
• Ensure that federal and state regulations regarding water quality and wastewater discharge are met.
• Represent the City of Rialto/Rialto Utility Authority in professional group meetings; stay abreast of new trends and innovations in the field of water and wastewater operations, including in the areas of energy efficiency and environmental sustainability.
• Respond to and resolve difficult and sensitive citizen inquiries and complaints.
• Assist with the preparation of federal and state grant and loan applications.
• Oversee Utility Department administrative and support staff.
• Coordinate with City consultants in support of the Utility Department.
• Perform related duties and responsibilities as required.

What This Job Offers

• Industry: Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree