Water Division Manager

City of Oxnard • Full-time • Oxnard, CA, Ventura County, CA, US • 12h ago

This recruitment is open until filled. Early submissions are encouraged as applications will be reviewed on a regular and ongoing basis. Public Works Department of the City of Oxnard is seeking an experienced and well qualified Water Division Manager. The ideal candidate will be well versed in the operations and maintenance of various systems within water treatment, water distribution, and recycled water as well as a strong, experienced and intuitive people manager. The incumbent will plan, direct, and manage programs and facilities while developing partnerships with internal and external customers. This is a stand-alone classification devoted to providing management oversight of water or wastewater treatment plant operations, field operations, maintenance and technical services. Incumbents serve as a second level supervisor over multiple programs and functions or over an operational division. Work involves making interpretive decisions on behalf of the organization regarding the means for executing the goals established by city policy and the supervisor, subject to constraints imposed by available technology and resources. Such interpretive decisions provide context for the work to be accomplished by subordinates supervised within the units managed. Incumbents oversee daily operations and direct work flow; conduct, attend and participate in departmental staff meetings and meetings with other departments, city leadership and citizens; review and/or prepare and submit reports; assist in contract negotiations; develop, implement and monitor policies and procedures; oversee correspondence; manage budgets and approve expenditures; and manage personnel. What You'll Do: Facilitate the production and delivery of safe, clean drinking water to the City of Oxnard residents and customers. Day to day management of the Water Division’s 70 employees including administration, operations, and potentially engineering. Managing and overseeing operations and maintenance of potable and recycled water systems including production, treatment, distribution, metering, mechanical, electrical, and supervisory control and data acquisition (SCADA). Regulatory requirements including new mandates and reporting as required by State legislation, Department of Drinking Water, Fox Canyon Groundwater Management Agency (FCGMA), and municipal partners. Preparation and oversight of the annual budget. Oversee capital improvement and maintenance projects. Coordinate with partnering agencies and water suppliers including FCGMA, United Conservation Water District, and Calleguas Municipal Water District. Develop staff reports and presentations for City Council and other elected and appointed boards, committees, and public meetings. Coordinate with other City Departments including Human Resources, Community Development, and other Divisions within Public Works. DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS: This is a stand-alone classification in the Utilities job family. SUPERVISION EXERCISED / SUPERVISION RECEIVED: Incumbents oversee the conduct of performance evaluations, training, and hiring, discipline and termination procedures as well as directly supervise management, professional, paraprofessional and support staff, as assigned. Receives general supervision and is expected to prioritize work to meet deadlines and to keep the supervisor informed of issues that would impact achievement of a deadline, organizational policy or procedure or in consideration of risk management. This class specification represents only the core areas of responsibilities; specific position assignments will vary depending on the needs of the Department. Oversees the conduct of performance evaluations, training, and hiring, discipline and termination procedures as well as directly supervises assigned staff. Plans, manages and oversees the operations and maintenance of assigned programs, functions and/or operational division; monitors and ensures compliance with applicable rules, regulations, policies and quality and safety standards. Reviews and resolves operations and maintenance issues; reviews information from reports, calculations, instrument readings, plans, specifications and/or regulations; makes decisions and provides direction for the implementation of improved processes, programs and operational activities. Researches topics and information; prepares and delivers reports and presentations; collaborates with internal and external stakeholders; reviews costs; monitors operational efficiency; recommends and implements program and operational enhancements. Plans, develops and manages division, program and/or functional budget; monitors and approves expenditures; provides budget and adjustment recommendations. Performs other duties of a similar nature and level as assigned. POSITION SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES MIGHT INCLUDE: Positions assigned to water division may be responsible for: Managing and overseeing operations and maintenance of potable and recycled water systems including production, treatment, distribution, metering, mechanical, electrical, and supervisory control and data acquisition (SCADA). Reviewing regulatory changes and ensuring compliance. The following are the minimum qualifications necessary for entry into the classification: EDUCATION: Bachelor’s degree in business or public administration or field related to assignment ( must be attached to your application ) EXPERIENCE: Six years of experience in Public Works, Administration, and water operations leadership. Two years of staff management and supervision. Experience in Public Sector is preferred. LICENSING/CERTIFICATIONS: Valid California Class C Driver’s License with a satisfactory driving record. Incumbents assigned to water require: Valid California State Water Resources Control Board Water Distribution Operator D4 Certificate. ( must be attached to your application ) Valid California State Water Resources Control Board Water Treatment Operator T4 Certificate. ( must be attached to your application ) OTHER REQUIREMENTS: Must be able to communicate in English effectively both orally and in writing. DESIRABLE Possession of a valid Registration as a Civil, Mechanical or Chemical Professional Engineer in the State of California. Valid California State Water Resources Control Board Water Distribution Operator D5 Certificate. Valid California State Water Resources Control Board Water Treatment Operator T5 Certificate. APPLICATION PROCESS: Submit NEOGOV/Government Jobs online application. Complete and submit responses to the supplemental questions, if required. Upload resume, cover letter, proof of degree (transcript), or other requested documents. Your application may be rejected as incomplete if you do not include the relevant information in the online application and include the information only on the resume. Applications and/or Supplemental Questionnaires that state "see my resume" or "see my personnel file" are considered incomplete and will not be accepted. Cover letters and/or optional resumes are not accepted in lieu of a completed application. The list of qualified candidates established from this recruitment may be used to fill other full-time, part-time, and temporary assignments. There is currently one (1) full-time vacancy within the Public Works Department. Selected candidate(s) must pass a thorough background investigation. UNION MEMBERSHIP: Positions in this classification are represented by the Oxnard Mid-Managers Association (OMMA). NOTE: For most positions, the City of Oxnard relies on office automation (Microsoft Office/Google) and web-based enabled tools, therefore candidates must be proficient and comfortable with computer use to perform functions associated with on-going work. Regular and reliable attendance, effective communication skills, and development of effective working relationships are requirements of all positions. Employees are required to participate in the City's direct deposit plan and are paid on a bi-weekly basis. This position requires a 12 month probationary period. Pursuant to California Government Code Section 3100, all public employees are required to serve as disaster service workers subject to such disaster service activities as may be assigned to them. EQUAL OPPORTUNITY: The City of Oxnard is an Equal Opportunity Employer and welcomes applications from all qualified applicants. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, medical condition, disability or sexual orientation. REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION: The City of Oxnard makes reasonable accommodation for people/individuals with disabilities. If you believe you require special arrangements to participate in the testing process, you must inform the Human Resources Department in writing no later than the filing date. Applicants who request such accommodation must document their request with an explanation of the type and extent of accommodation required. LEGAL REQUIREMENT: On the first day of employment, new employees must provide proof of citizenship or documentation of legal right to work in the United States in compliance with the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986, as amended. The City participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S. If E-Verify cannot confirm that you are authorized to work, this employer is required to give you written instructions and an opportunity to contact Department of Homeland Security (DHS) or Social Security Administration (SSA) so you can begin to resolve the issue before the employer can take any action against you, including terminating your employment. Employers can only use E-Verify once you have accepted a job offer and completed the Form I-9. For more information on E-Verify, please contact DHS. 888-897-7781. If you have any questions regarding this recruitment, please contact Jackie Ramos at jackie.ramosoxnard.org NOTE: The provisions of this bulletin do not constitute an expressed or implied contract. Any provision contained in this bulletin may be modified or revoked without notice. J-18808-Ljbffr