Public Works Manager I/II/III

Ventura County•Ventura, CA

8d•Hybrid

About The Position

The County of Ventura's Public Works Agency employs Public Works Manager I/II/III across four departments: Engineering Services (ES), Roads & Transportation (RT), Water & Sanitation (WS), and Watershed Protection (WP). ES handles engineering services, project and construction management, land development, floodplain permitting, and land surveying. RT is responsible for the planning, design, construction, operation, and maintenance of the County Road System, including roadways, bridges, drainage, transportation facilities, and public transit coordination. WS manages water and sewer systems (potable water, sewer collection, wastewater treatment, recycled water), solid waste programs, and related administration, customer service, billing, operation, maintenance, design, construction, and inspection. WP operates and maintains flood conveyance assets like channels, dams, pump stations, and gauges, and is responsible for planning, design, and construction of flood control assets, as well as permitting for watercourses. WP also provides staff to the Fox Canyon Groundwater Management Agency. The Public Works Manager (PW MGR) I/II, under direction, manages a small to mid-sized (I) or mid-sized to large-sized (II) section of the Public Works Agency (PWA), including Environmental Services, Stormwater Resources, Groundwater Resources, Hydrography, or Hydrology. This role assists in the planning, organizing, directing, and coordinating of varied activities within the assigned section and performs related duties as assigned. The PW MGR III, under general direction, plans, organizes, integrates, and directs the activities and work of a major division of the Public Works Agency, including Environmental Services, Stormwater Resources, Groundwater Resources, Hydrography, or Hydrology. This includes supervising a broad range of employees and representing the Agency in matters related to divisional responsibilities. There is currently one (1) Regular Public Works Manager II vacancy and one (1) anticipated Public Works Manager II vacancy. The vacancy within Engineering Services manages the Land Development Services Division’s grading, geotechnical, flood development permitting, and emergency response programs. Responsibilities include overseeing staff and permit programs, conducting technical reviews, ensuring compliance with CEQA and codes, managing inspections, consultant contracts, complaint investigations, processing water service requests, providing customer service, coordinating with stakeholders, updating codes and plans, and responding to emergencies. The anticipated vacancy within Watershed Protection manages the County’s Groundwater Resources Program, supporting the County’s Well Ordinance and groundwater resource protection efforts. Responsibilities include overseeing field investigations, data collection, well permitting, development project reviews, and coordination with Groundwater Sustainability Agencies.

Requirements

Considerable (PW MGR I) or progressively responsible (PW MGR II) experience related to the specific assignment and education which has led to the acquisition of the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.
Completion of a Bachelor's degree in geology, hydrogeology, biology, environmental science, natural science, civil or environmental engineering or a related discipline.
Three (3) years (PW MGR I) or four (4) years (PW MGR II) of related experience, including at least one (1) year (PW MGR I) or two (2) years (PW MGR II) of direct supervisory experience.
Extensive, progressively responsible experience related to the specific assignment which has led to the acquisition of the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.
Completion of a Bachelor’s degree in geology, hydrogeology, biology, environmental science, natural science, civil or environmental engineering or a related discipline.
Two (2) years managing a Public Works section at a level equivalent to a PW MGR II.
Must possess and maintain a valid California driver's license.
Ability to walk on rough or uneven surfaces.
Ability to withstand exposure to dust, noise, chemicals, gas, fumes, heights, and inclement weather or hazardous conditions requiring moderate to heavy physical activities.
Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.
Thorough knowledge of the principles, practices, and modern methods and techniques of public works maintenance and management appropriate to the assigned position.
Thorough knowledge of project and contract management techniques.
Thorough knowledge of modern methods and techniques used in the design, construction, maintenance, and operations of a wide variety of public works projects, such as, streets, roads, flood control facilities, water and wastewater utility facilities, buildings, other facilities, groundwater studies, administration, etc.
Thorough knowledge of applicable state, federal and local laws, regulations, ordinances, etc.
Thorough knowledge of the principles and practices of administration, supervision, and training.
Skilled in the use of computers and applicable software.
Working (I/II) or considerable (III) ability to apply appropriate technical knowledge to the planning, designing, constructing, operating, maintaining, and administration of applicable public works facilities, programs, and projects.
Working (I/II) or considerable (III) ability to manage projects including designing, planning, monitoring, and approving work.
Working (I/II) or considerable (III) ability to prepare and monitor budgets and/or grants.
Working (I/II) or considerable (III) ability to identify needs and assignments and exercise judgment in carrying them out.
Working (I/II) or considerable (III) ability to plan, research, design, and perform environmental, hydrological and geological studies and reports.
Working (I/II) or considerable (III) ability to communicate clearly and concisely, orally and in writing.
Working (I/II) or considerable (III) ability to prepare (I/II) or direct (III) the preparation of complex reports and make recommendations.
Working (I/II) or considerable (III) ability to manage, analyze, and interpret data.
Working (I/II) or considerable (III) ability to plan, organize, train, motivate, evaluate, and supervise the work of subordinates and consultants.
Working (I/II) or considerable (III) ability to work with diverse stakeholders to identify and achieve mutual goals.
Working (I/II) or considerable (III) ability to maintain cooperative working relationships with federal, state and local officials, and the general public.
Working (I/II) or considerable (III) ability to render decisions under controversial or emergency conditions and those involving considerable public interest based upon established legal or professional standards (III).

Nice To Haves

Some experience managing land development permitting programs involving grading, geotechnical, drainage and flood control elements; administering State of California and local building codes, seismic requirements and laws and general plan requirements; and evaluating and managing the response to grading, geotechnical and drainage concerns and emergencies (ES).
Some experience in geology, hydrogeology, well construction, groundwater management and/or related programs; database management; and municipal ordinance implementation and enforcement (WP).
State of California registration as a Licensed Geologist, Hydrogeologist, or Professional Land Surveyor; or Certification as a Professional Hydrologist from the American Institute of Hydrology.

Responsibilities

Manages a major department or Agency program, project, or a section’s daily activities including planning, organizing, and managing the programmatic, administrative, and operational activities within designated areas of responsibility.
Monitors and evaluates work in progress to ensure compliance with goals and policies.
Participates in the identification and allocation of resources (fiscal, staffing, and materials) and contributes to the problem-solving, decision making, and planning activities of the Agency.
Directs, supervises, and participates in the development and administration of budgets; coordinating and directing the forecasting of funds needed; researches and analyzes funding resources and availability; may develop and write proposals for grant applications; administers grants; and prepares documentation for reimbursement of federal and state funds.
Represents the Department with organizations, local communities, special interest groups, businesses, customers, and the general public using principles of good customer service.
Assists with or supervises, hires, trains, counsels and evaluates assigned staff; recommends or imposes management or disciplinary action.
Participates in the development and implementation of goals, objectives, policies, and priorities for assigned areas; recommend, within departmental policy, appropriate service, and staffing levels; provides technical advice and assistance to internal and external customers.
Compiles or directs the compilation of, analyzes, and interprets data necessary to manage programs and projects.
Prepares or directs the preparation of related studies, correspondence, presentations, and reports.
Sets-up, maintains, and utilizes databases and other specialized public works computer systems.
Researches, analyzes, and interprets information and data necessary to manage projects and implement requirements.
Conducts analyses and develops plans associated with projects.
May visit sites and perform field review of facilities and infrastructure and direct repairs subsequent to disasters and emergencies.
May investigate complaints from the public to resolve issues and concerns.
Responsible for all activities of the division while identifying and allocating divisional resources (fiscal, staffing, and materials).
Coordinates activities with other divisions, departments, state, federal and local agencies, property owners, or developers.
Directs the preparation and administration of annual budgets; identifies needs and makes or approves purchases for necessary supplies, materials, and rentals to accomplish divisional assignments.
Develops and implements goals, objectives, policies, and priorities for assigned division.
Directs the compilation, analysis, and/or interpretation of data necessary to manage division.
Acts as project manager and manages projects from initial design to completion, including preparing standards and budget; determining feasibility; assessing environmental impact; negotiating with consultants; administering contracts; ensuring federal, state, and county standards and requirements are met; and approving completed project.
Directs and supervises the preparation of reports, specialized studies and contract documents.
Supervises, hires, trains, counsels, and evaluates technical, professional, management, and clerical staff; recommends and imposes disciplinary action.
Reviews and recommends division or departmental policies on technical standards and specifications.
Supervises and directs the negotiations and preparation of joint powers agreements with other agencies; conducts negotiations with developers, contractors, consultants, and other service or product providers.
Evaluates existing or proposed legislation as to its operational or financial effects on division or departmental activities.
Represents the division or Agency before commissions, organizations, local communities, special interest groups, businesses, customers, and the general public using principles of good customer service.
May visit sites and perform field reviews or investigations.
Performs other related duties as required.

Benefits

Educational Incentive - An educational incentive of 2.5% for the completion of an associate degree, 3.5% for the completion of a bachelor's degree or 5% for the completion of a graduate degree.
Bilingual Incentive - Proficiency levels by exam are $.69 per hour (Level I), $1.00 per hour (Level II) or $1.32 per hour (Level III).
Flexible Workweek/Telework Schedule - We support a work/life balance by offering compressed work (e.g., 9/80 workweek) and remote hybrid telework schedules for some positions subject to organizational needs and satisfactory performance.
Annual Leave Accrual - New regular, full-time employees in this classification will earn 208 hours per year, increasing to 288 hours after 5 years of service.
Annual Leave Redemption - An employee may elect to "cash in" or redeem up to 100 hours of vacation accrued in the same year after using 80 hours of vacation in the preceding 12 months.
Deferred Compensation - Eligible to participate in the County's 401(k) Shared Savings Plan and/or the Section 457 Plan. This position is eligible for up to a 3.00% match on your 401(k) contributions.
Health Plans - Full time employees are afforded a flexible credit allowance for purchasing medical, dental, and/or vision insurance from a group of authorized plans.
Flexible Spending Accounts - Pre-tax benefit towards eligible medical, dental and vision care expenses.
Pension Plan - Participation in the County's defined benefit pension plan, which has reciprocity with CalPERS.
Holidays - 12 paid days per year which includes a scheduled floating holiday.