Water Operations Manager

Ramona Municipal Water District•Ramona, CA

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About The Position

Under administrative direction, plans, directs, organizes, and manages the Water Operations Department, including utilities maintenance, water distribution, sewer collections, facilities maintenance, and meter services. Coordinates activities with other departments, governmental agencies, and outside organizations, and performs related duties as required. Serves as a member of the District’s management team and participates in addressing District-wide issues, including matters outside the employee’s areas of specialization. Plans, organizes, controls, integrates, and evaluates the work of supervisory and technical staff. Develops, implements, and evaluates plans, work processes, systems, and procedures to achieve annual goals, objectives, and work standards. Directs department standards and priorities; oversees projects and programs; directs maintenance of pipelines, pump stations, lift stations, water tanks, and other District facilities; and reviews work products, methods, and procedures. Develops and administers department budgets, forecasts staffing and equipment needs, and monitors and approves expenditures. Ensures compliance with safety regulations, accident reporting requirements, hazardous materials procedures, and applicable regulations governing potable water and sewer collections. Selects, trains, evaluates, and supervises department personnel, including addressing performance deficiencies and applying discipline in accordance with District policies. Interprets and applies policies and regulatory requirements; prepares reports for regulatory agencies; and works with the Engineering Department on planning future water-system construction. Maintains relationships with District departments and outside agencies, prepares agenda materials and staff reports for the General Manager and Board of Directors, attends Board meetings as needed to present reports and provide professional advice, and represents the District at technical and professional meetings, conferences, and seminars. Qualifying education, training, and experience may be combined if they provide the knowledge and abilities needed to perform the duties. A typical qualification is six years of progressively responsible experience in operating and maintaining domestic water supply, treatment, and distribution facilities, including at least four years of supervisory experience. A bachelor’s degree in a relevant field is highly desirable, or an equivalent combination of education and experience may qualify. A valid California Class C driver’s license and a State Water Resources Control Board Water Distribution Operator Grade 4 certificate are required. The position includes physical demands such as prolonged sitting or standing, frequent lifting of up to 25 pounds, fine-print reading, repetitive hand use, reaching, and awareness of electrical hazards.

Requirements

Six years of progressively responsible experience in operating and maintaining domestic water supply, treatment, and distribution facilities.
At least four years of supervisory experience.
Possession of a valid California Class C driver’s license and ability to maintain insurability under the District’s insurance carrier.
Possession of a State Water Resources Control Board Water Distribution Operator certificate, Grade 4.
Knowledge of public administration principles and practices as they relate to water and sewer utilities; District policies and procedures; record keeping and report writing; management, organization, work scheduling, budgeting, engineering and construction principles; applicable technical disciplines; computer applications; occupational hazards and safety; relevant laws and regulations; supervision; and English usage.
Ability to manage department programs, services, and staff; plan, organize, supervise, and schedule resources; provide leadership; interpret technical documents and regulations; conduct studies and analyze data; prepare reports and recommendations; formulate and administer budgets; communicate clearly; resolve sensitive employee and customer inquiries and complaints; deal effectively with officials and the public; perform mathematical calculations; drive safely; and follow oral and written instructions.
Ability to meet the stated physical demands, including prolonged sitting or standing, frequent lifting of up to 25 pounds, repetitive hand and finger use, reaching, reading fine print, speaking and hearing, and awareness of electrical hazards.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in public administration, business administration, water technology, management, civil engineering, or a related field.

Responsibilities

Plan, direct, organize, and manage Water Operations Department activities, including utilities maintenance, water distribution, sewer collections, facilities maintenance, and meter services.
Coordinate department activities with other departments, government agencies, and outside organizations; contribute to District management-team work on broader District issues.
Plan, organize, supervise, schedule, and evaluate the work of supervisory and technical staff.
Develop, implement, and evaluate work plans, processes, systems, procedures, standards, priorities, goals, and work standards.
Oversee department work activities, projects, and programs, including maintenance of pipelines, pump stations, lift stations, water tanks, and other District facilities.
Review and evaluate work products, methods, and procedures.
Develop and administer department budgets; prepare staffing, equipment, material, and supply forecasts; monitor and approve expenditures; and allocate resources cost-effectively.
Ensure compliance with District safety rules, accident-reporting requirements, hazardous-materials procedures, and regulations governing potable water and sewer collections.
Select, train, supervise, and evaluate department personnel; communicate performance standards; document performance; address deficiencies; and implement discipline or termination procedures in accordance with District policies.
Issue oral and written directives and interpret, enforce, and apply policies and regulatory requirements.
Prepare routine and special reports concerning water and distribution systems for regulatory agencies.
Coordinate with Engineering on planning future water-system construction programs.
Maintain liaison with other departments and outside agencies.
Prepare agenda materials and staff reports for the General Manager and Board of Directors; attend Board meetings to present reports and provide professional advice when needed.
Represent the District at technical and professional meetings, conferences, and seminars.
Perform other related duties as assigned.