Assistant General Manager of Water Operations
Job Summary
The Modesto Irrigation District (MID) seeks an Assistant General Manager of Water Operations. Reporting to the General Manager, this executive-level position will oversee civil engineering, water use, planning and conservation, irrigation services, construction management, and domestic water operations to ensure the efficient and sustainable use of water resources in Modesto and surrounding areas.
Responsibilities
Develop, plan and implement division goals and objectives; recommend and administer policies and procedures.
Cook up and coordinate division activities with those of other divisions and outside agencies and organizations; provide staff assistance to the General Manager and Board of Directors.
Prepare and present staff reports and other necessary correspondence.
Direct, oversee and participate in the development of the division's work plan; assign work activities, projects and programs; monitor work flow; review and evaluate work products, methods and procedures.
Supervise and participate in the development and administration of the Water Operations Division budget; direct the forecast of additional funds needed for staffing, equipment, materials and supplies; monitor and approve expenditures; implement mid-year adjustments.
Select, train, motivate and evaluate personnel; provide or coordinate staff training; conduct performance evaluations; implement discipline procedures; maintain discipline and high standards necessary for the efficient and professional operation of the division.
Provide input and direction on issues related to the District's water rights.
Represent the District in negotiations with outside utilities on matters of common interest; prepare and present District position in response to legislative and regulatory matters impacting the District.
Ensure the District's water delivery rules and regulations are in compliance with local, State and Federal regulations.
Provide guidance on operational studies related to the District's water transmission system, improvement districts, pumping and treatment plants, and private facilities.
Provide direction for new water project development including planning, feasibility, design and construction.
Represent the division to outside groups and organizations; participate in outside community and professional groups and committees; provide technical assistance as necessary.
Research and prepare technical and administrative reports and studies; prepare written correspondence as necessary.
Build and maintain positive working relationships with co-workers, other District employees and the public using principles of good customer service.
Qualifications
Education: Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in civil or agricultural engineering, biology, or a related field.
Experience: Ten years of increasingly responsible experience in water operations including domestic water system operation and maintenance and irrigation water delivery systems, including three years of administrative and management responsibility.
Licenses and Certificates: Possession of a valid California class C driver's license at the time of appointment. Registration as a Professional Civil Engineer in the State of California is highly desirable.
Skills
Principles and practices of project management with large scale municipal systems.
Demonstrates the ability to proactively oversee and develop strategic asset management systems.
Principles and practices of leadership, motivation, team building, conflict resolution, and the ability to manage multi-disciplinary staff, including professional, trades, and clerical.
Demonstrates the ability to collaborate effectively with both office-based technical staff and field or construction services personnel to ensure cohesive project execution.
Principles and practices of water distribution, production, treatment, storage and transmission.
Principles and practices of irrigation water delivery, irrigated agriculture, irrigation conveyance, water treatment, pumps, drainage, modernization, SCADA, operations, and construction principles.
Pertinent local, State and Federal laws, rules and regulations.
Organizational and management practices as applied to the analysis and evaluation of programs.
Principles and practices of organization, administration and personnel management.
Principles and practices of budget preparation and administration.
Surface and ground water hydrologic principles.
Rights and laws affecting District facilities and rights-of-way as well as California water rights.
Principles and practices of safety management.
Modern office equipment including use of applicable computer applications.
Principles and practices of effective customer service.
California Labor Laws and labor unions.
Principles and practices of safety management.
Contract administration, public procurement, bidding, and construction management.
CA Water Management issues (fisheries, climate change, storage, SGMA, irrigated lands, etc.).
Preparing Urban/Ag Water Management Plans.
Implementing large scale capital improvement plans.