Director of Water Resources

SUMMARY DESCRIPTION

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Under direction of the Executive Officer, performs highly responsible and complex professional work while assisting the Executive Officer in directing and coordinating the activities of the Main San Gabriel Basin Watermaster and the Raymond Basin Management Board (collectively, Watermaster); promotes effective and efficient operations throughout the organization by facilitating interdepartmental cooperation and sharing of resources; directly supervises assigned programs, functions, and operations; provides leadership in policy formation; and serves as acting Executive Officer as required.

REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES

• The following duties are typical for this classification. Incumbents may not perform all of the listed duties and / or may be required to perform additional or different duties from those set forth below to address business needs and changing business practices.
• Assume full management responsibility for the following areas : Technical, project and strategic initiatives; manage the development and implementation of goals, objectives, and priorities for each assigned area; recommend and administer policies and procedures.
• Promote effective and efficient operations throughout the organization by facilitating interdepartmental cooperation and sharing of resources.
• Assess and monitor workload, administrative and support systems, and internal reporting relationships for assigned areas of responsibility; identify opportunities for improvement; direct and implement changes.
• Plan, direct, and coordinate, through management level staff, work plans for assigned functions; develop goals, objectives, and performance measures for assigned projects and programmatic areas of responsibility; provide direction and supervision on key projects; review and evaluate work methods and procedures; meet with key staff to identify and resolve problems.
• Manage strategic information technology activities and coordinate in conjunction with Director of Administrative Services relating to hardware, software, GIS, and telecommunications systems.
• Participate in the selection as well as, train, motivate, and evaluate assigned personnel; provide or coordinate staff training; work with employees to correct deficiencies; implement discipline and termination procedures.
• Participate in leadership and management programs to provide positive constructive leadership and management direction to staff and all levels of the organization.
• Actively engage in the succession management initiative, including assisting the Executive Officer in leading the agency’s workforce planning efforts and encouraging related staff development through appropriate development activities.
• Oversee and participate in the development and administration of the budget for assigned functional areas; approve the forecast of funds needed for staffing, equipment, materials, and supplies; approve expenditures and implement budgetary adjustments as appropriate and necessary.
• Participate in the development of long range operating goals, objectives, policies, and priorities for Watermaster; incorporate organizational input into goals and objectives for Watermaster for the Executive Officer’s and Board of Directors’ approval; develop new policies in consultation with the Executive Officer; interpret and implement policies and goals set by the Board; confer with management and employees regarding significant policy and procedural changes.
• Under the direction of the Executive Officer, coordinate and manage the strategic planning process and develop performance measures to assure effective implementation.
• Participate in the preparation, coordination, and presentation of Watermaster’s strategic plans, annual budget, capital improvement budget, and internal fiscal control measures; participate in the development and presentation of financial forecasts and historical information including reviewing expenditures and revenues; review purchase orders and payment request to ensure appropriate expenditure of agency funds.
• Coordinate and participate in providing responsible staff assistance to the Executive Officer, Board of Directors, and agency committees as assigned; attend Board of Directors meetings and other public meetings to assist or represent the Executive Officer; prepare, review, and make recommendations to the Board of Directors on issues for its consideration and action; carry out the directives of the Executive Officer and Board of Directors by assigning tasks and evaluating results.
• Supervise the conduct of studies, surveys, and the collection of information on difficult operational and administrative problems; analyze findings and prepare reports of practical solutions for review.
• Investigate new operating techniques and new technologies to determine more efficient and effective ways to operate and maintain agency facilities and programs.
• Prepare reports and correspondence and make presentations to legislative bodies, other agencies, the general public, and agency personnel on issues regarding Watermaster activities and functions.
• Serve as acting Executive Officer as appointed by the Executive Officer; oversee agency operations in the Executive Officer’s absence; provide assistance to the Board of Directors; respond to requests for policy implementation direction, as directed.
• Attend and participate in professional group meetings; stay abreast of new trends and innovations related to the ongoing operation of a watermaster agency.
• Responsible for overseeing and evaluating the performance of Watermaster’s technical, project, and strategic initiatives in setting goals and performance measures.
• Responsible for overseeing and evaluating the performance of subordinates in setting goals and performance measures, and conducting performance reviews of direct reports at least once annually.
• Perform related duties as required.

REPORTING RELATIONSHIPS

Reports to the Executive Officer

Directly supervise the following positions (as filled)

QUALIFICATIONS

The following generally describes the knowledge and ability required to enter the job and / or be learned within a short period of time in order to successfully perform the assigned duties.

Knowledge of :

Ability to :

Education and Experience Guidelines –possess a combination of education and experience equivalent to :

Degree must be from a fully accredited university or college and may be from any of a range of relevant fields such as engineering, business / management, public administration, political science, economics, law, or environmental studies.

License or Certificate :

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING ENVIRONMENT

Requires the ability to receive, understand, and act upon verbal and written communication from others, and to communicate with others. Requires ability to use hands and fingers to handle or feel objects, tools, or controls; to reach with hands and arms; to sit and stand; to talk and hear. Must be able to carry, push, pull, reach, and lift equipment and parts up to 25 lbs. and heavier weights with the use of proper assistance.

Must be able to participate in job-related activities at times other than normal business hours, i.e., evenings and weekends, and at various locations that will require operating a motor vehicle. Requires occasional air travel and overnight stays.

Bachelors’ degree plus eight (8) years of progressively responsible supervisory experience in a public agency and / or private company.

Degree must be from a fully accredited university or college and may be from any of a range of relevant fields such as engineering, business / management, public administration, political science, economics, law, or environmental studies.

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