Program Manager - Imported Water Programs

Job Summary

The Coachella Valley Water District (CVWD) is seeking a Program Manager (Imported Water Programs) to assist in the creation and execution of complex, confidential initiatives related to imported water, strategic partnerships, and contracts and agreements. This position operates at a highly strategic level, assisting with the planning, development, and implementation of programs with District-wide impact.

About the Role

This position will assist in the creation and execution of complex, confidential initiatives related to imported water, strategic partnerships, and contracts and agreements, ensuring alignment with District priorities and regional water resource objectives. This position operates at a highly strategic level, assisting with the planning, development, and implementation of programs with District-wide impact.

Responsibilities

• Assists in the creation and execution of complex, confidential initiatives related to imported water, strategic partnerships, and contracts and agreements, ensuring alignment with District priorities and regional water resource objectives.
• Aids in the planning, development, and implementation of programs with District-wide impact.
• Negotiates and administers complex agreements, managing sensitive relationships with water agencies, government entities, and external partners.
• Supports key policy and operational decisions.
• Manages complex executive relationships with water districts, basins, tribal, non-profit and governmental agencies.
• Participates in the water management planning, development and implementation of a variety of projects; conducts research, collects and analyzes statistical and related data; reviews and makes recommendation on administrative and operational problems.
• Project manages the administration of new environmental review regulatory and legislative compliance that impact District agreements and strategic initiatives.

Requirements

• Education: Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in civil engineering, public administration, finance or business administration. Master’s degree in Public Administration is highly preferred.
• Experience: Minimum of five (5) years of related experience managing government programs in a water-related industry including planning, organizing, networking and analyzing contract and legislative compliance.
• Licenses And Certifications: Possession of a valid California Driver’s License, to be maintained throughout employment. PMP (Project Management Professional) certification is highly desired. Professional Engineer (PE) certification is highly desired.

Qualifications

• Knowledge Of Principles and practices of program administration.
• Water engineering, construction and maintenance practices.
• Methods and techniques of program and project management.
• Pertinent federal, state and local laws, regulations, ordinances and policies relating to water authorities and agencies.
• State Water Programs, Colorado River Water Programs, SGMA, CEQA and NEPA Methods and procedures for conducting research, data and statistical analysis.
• Records management principles, practices and methods.
• Customer service principles, practices and methods.
• Stylistic managerial and leadership concepts.

Skills

• Analyzes problems, identifies alternate solutions, projects consequences of proposed actions and provides recommendations in support of goals.
• Keeps abreast of current developments that impact water resources.
• Interprets and applies District policies, procedures, rules and regulations.
• Reads, interprets and explains Memorandum of Understandings (MOU’s) and other confidential District agreements.
• Prepares required legal documents, forms, reports, correspondence, and other written materials.
• Presents proposals, agreements, MOU’s and recommendations clearly, logically and persuasively in closed session and public meetings.
• Maintains accurate file and records.
• Evaluates and recommends improvements in operations, policies and procedures.
• Organizes and prioritizes a variety of projects and multiple tasks in an effective and timely manner; organizes own work, sets department priorities, and meets critical time deadlines.
• Operates modern office equipment including computer equipment and specialized software applications programs.
• Communicates effectively in person, over the telephone, and in writing; makes clear and concise presentations.
• Uses tact, initiative, prudence, and independent judgment within general policy, procedural, and legal guidelines, works with a workforce with diverse background and abilities.
• Establishes, maintains, and fosters positive and effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
• Manages multiple task/multiple priorities with frequent interruption and to maintain confidentiality.

Benefits

The Coachella Valley Water District provides a comprehensive, balanced, and competitive benefits package ensuring employees have many options to meet their healthcare, wellness and/or retirement savings goals. Providing employees with flexibility and support for all the different stages of life. Employees may pay some portion of their benefit premium costs based on the provisions of their labor-negotiated Memorandums of Understanding (MOU's) and the level of coverage they select.

Pay

$9,603 - $13,112 Monthly, Exempt Non-Represented/At-Will/Confidential

Schedule

Not specified