Under the general direction of the Public Works Director and Utilities Division Director, will perform a variety of managerial, supervisory, developmental, administrative duties related to managing and developing the County’s water resources portfolio, coordinating water resource operations, coordinating and implementing water resources planning initiatives, and providing technical expertise and management of water resources projects. Provides supervision to the Utilities Hydrogeologist and assigned Water Resources staff. Responsibilities: Provides professional and technical expertise to County departments, divisions and sections to analyze, recommend, and implement water resource-related water supply activities and policies pursuant to Santa Fe County interests. Cooperates with and supports other Departments to achieve Utilities Division and related Santa Fe County goals. Provides technical management and expertise to water resources projects. Prepares water resources documents for internal and external use, including but not limited to, technical reports, resolutions, ordinances, policy recommendations, professional service agreements, grant applications, permit applications, request for proposals (RFP’s), agreements or other contracts, water delivery agreements, memorandums of understanding, and purchasing/procurement documents. Manages activities related to the County’s water rights portfolio, water rights purchases or transfers, accounting, and reporting. Manages County water service agreements, including the Water Resources Agreement and Shared Pool Agreement with the City of Santa Fe, agreements between the County and the Eldorado Area Water and Sanitation District, and others as assigned. Manages updates to the County’s long range water supply plans, including participating in joint City-County water planning. Under the direction of the Utilities Division Director, manages the Capital Improvement Project (CIP) process for the Utilities Division, providing technical and management expertise for scoping and submitting planned projects. Presents updates and recommendations on water resource activities to the Board of County Commissioners and other leadership groups. Manages mutual domestic water system relationships including management oversight of funded projects. Provides consultative services and specialized expertise on Aamodt to County Departments/Divisions. Researches, analyzes, and makes recommendations for implementation on County Aamodt policy. Develops and maintains cooperative working relationships with local, state and federal governments and regulatory agencies, boards, advisory groups and other organizations. Knowledge/Skills: In depth knowledge of current approaches and technologies related to water rights management, water and natural resources management, environmental science, and project management; policy development; community outreach and public speaking/communication methods. Familiarity with water utility infrastructure design, operations, and budget processes preparation, and management. Strong organizational and time management skills, with the ability to work independently and prioritize multiple projects to remain on schedule and on budget. Ability to compile, analyze, and interpret data. Ability to present information clearly, concisely, both verbally and in writing. Ability to provide presentations and communicate complex information orally, graphically and in written form for diverse audiences in public hearings, community meetings and other public settings. Ability to work effectively in a collaborative, strongly team-oriented senior management environment requiring strong cooperation with County department directors and their departments. Ability to respond to sensitive community and organizational issues, concerns and needs. Ability to effectively utilize outlook email software, project scheduling software, database software and other system software. Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor’s Degree in water resources management, planning, engineering (water resource, civil or environmental), hydrology, geology, or closely related field plus six (6) years of related experience, or a Master’s Degree in a similar field and four (4) years of related experience. Working Conditions: Work is performed both in an office setting and outdoors in various weather conditions. Work schedule may include evening and weekend hours. Travel may be required. Manual and finger dexterity required. May be subject to exposure to CRT’s and VDT’s. Conditions of Employment: Selected candidate must submit to and pass a County paid pre-employment physical and drug/alcohol screening. Additionally, selected candidate must submit to and pass a county paid criminal background screening. Selected candidate must possess and maintain a valid New Mexico Class D Driver’s License as incumbent shall be appointed to drive a County vehicle during the performance of his/her duties. J-18808-Ljbffr
