This is a single position class that reports directly to the County Environmental Health Director and provides overall management and coordination of surface and ground water policy development and issues. This position will collaborate with local water districts, regional water agencies, and interest groups to promote the efficient use of water resources by identifying effective strategies for developing sustainable long-term water supplies and establishing a coordinated framework for ongoing implementation of water resources protection measures. The incumbent has the responsibility of ensuring implementation of multiple complex mandates, policies, and regulations, characterized by highly difficult and sensitive public, environmental, and legislative issues. The Water Resources Program Manager may have supervisory responsibility for positions assigned to program activities.
This position is distinguished from the Environmental Health Director in that the latter manages the entire division of environmental health.
Thorough Knowledge of :
- Water resources planning and policy.
- State and federal laws, regulations and enforcement procedures related to the Clean Water Act, Endangered Species Act, California Environmental Quality Act and similar environmental regulations.
- Programs relating to water resources.
Working Knowledge of:
- The principles and practices of environmental health, water resources/management and education for a public agency.
- Policy formulation and legislative processes for County government and local water agency programs, functions and services.
- Budgeting principles in a government agency.
- Public administration principles and practices, including strategic planning, goal setting, program development, implementation, and evaluation.
- Administrative principles and practices, including work organization and planning, employee supervision, performance evaluation and employee training and discipline.
- The principles of biology, geology, hydrology, water quality, and watershed management as it relates to water resources management.
Ability to:
- Plan, organize, direct and control the work of a water resources management function within a local government.
- Interpret, analyze, explain and apply laws, rules regulations and ordinances.
- Evaluate programs, policies and practices.
- Define problems and recommend solutions.
- Conduct comprehensive research and analysis of water resources issues and generate findings and recommendations for policy consideration.
- Establish and maintain effective working relationships with a wide variety of individuals and groups, including elected officials, community groups, consultants, County departments, and other government agencies.
- Conduct meetings and serve as the County representative and technical advisor on assigned projects.
- Speak clearly, concisely and effectively at Public Hearings and before large groups.
- Assist in the design and implementation of computerized data management systems.
- Track, monitor, and advocate legislation.
- Prepare and present clear, concise oral and written reports.
- Evaluate, develop, and implement improvements for efficien cy in the coordination of water management solutions .
- Understand the goals, concepts , and principles of a water resources management program.
- Supervise, train and evaluate the work of staff.
- Exercise initiative, ingenuity and sound judgment in solving policy, administrative, operational and personnel problems.
- Respond appropriately to workplace conflicts/complaints.
Training and Experience:
Any combination of training and experience which would provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain this knowledge would be:
A bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with a major in natural, physical or environmental science, water resources, planning, geology or a closely related field.
AND
Five years of progressively responsible experience in the field of water resource management. A master’s degree in natural, physical, or environmental sciences or related field may be substituted for one year of experience. Two of the five years must include supervisory experience.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS
Possession of a valid California Class C Driver License or the employee must be able to provide suitable transportation which is approved by the appointing authority.
PREVIOUS CLASS TITLES: Water Resources Manager
Bargaining Unit: 11
EEOC Job Category: 02
Occupational Grouping: 74
Workers Comp Code: 0053