HomeMy WebLinkAboutPRR23235 Wesolowski - Request #2B_1Deputy Director
,City of San Luis of
Obispo Utilities/Water
CITY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO
Revision Date: May 2, 2019
Bargaining Unit: Management
SALARY RANGE
$65.10
$5,208.00 -
$11,284.00 -
$135,408.00 -
JOB DESCRIPTION:
. $81.36 Hourly
$6,509.00 Biweekly
$14,102.83 Monthly
$169,234.00 Annually
Class Code:
26106
JOB SUMMARY:
Plans, organizes, oversees and reviews programs and activities for all water production,
storage, treatment, distribution, conservation, solid waste contract management, and
customer service systems; ensures compliance with laws, codes, regulations,
ordinances and standards; serves as the departmental and City liaison and provides
effective customer service to the community, including business and industrial entities
as a key member of the departmental management team; performs related work as
assigned.
CLASS CHARACTERISTICS:This single -position classification has responsibility for
overall direction and administration of the City's programs and activities for the raw
water and reservoir operations and delivery systems, storage, treatment, and
distribution of potable and recycled water, and related customer service activities. The
incumbent is accountable for formulating policy, developing goals and objectives,
supervising staff, administering the budget and overseeing day-to-day operations.
Assignments allow for a high degree of administrative discretion in their execution. This
classification is distinguished from the Utilities Director by the latter's overall
managerial accountability for a comprehensive municipal department comprised of
water supply, treatment, distribution, and conservation programs as well as all
wastewater pretreatment, collection, treatment, reclamation, and disposal systems.
SUPERVISION:
SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED:
The Deputy Director of Utilities/Water receives general supervision from the Utilities
Director within a framework of broad policies and established organizational values and
processes.
This classification is accountable for planning and administering the work of
professional, technical, operational, maintenance and support staff, normally through
subordinate levels of supervision.
EXAMPLES OF DUTIES:
EXAMPLE OF DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
(Any one position may not include all of the duties listed nor do the listed examples
include all tasks that may be found in positions of this class.)
• Formulates and assists in the development and administration of department and
division goals, objectives, policies, and procedures.
• Plans, organizes, administers, reviews, and evaluates the work of professional,
technical operational, maintenance, customer service and support staff; provides
training and policy guidance and interpretation to staff.
• Ensures that staff provides a high degree of service to both internal and external
customers that supports achieving the department's and the City's mission,
objectives, and values.
• Coordinates and/or provides legal analysis of water rights and supply issues;
including recycled water, protects the City's interests in maintaining an adequate
potable water supply through various sources.
• Contributes to the overall quality of the department's service by developing,
reviewing and implementing policies and procedures to meet legal requirements
and City needs.
• Coordinates and/or provides interpretation of water supply and distribution
regulations to protect the City's interests and ensure compliance.
• Oversees the multiple program budgets and monitors work to ensure that funds
and staff time are used effectively and efficiently; analyzes work flow,
assignments, priorities and staffing levels and makes adjustments when required.
• Ensures that all plant and operational activities conform to regulatory agency
standards, meet permit requirements and that plant and laboratory certifications
are maintained.
• Prioritizes and oversees capital improvement projects for system development
and upgrades.
• Responsibility for solid waste contract management and meeting the objectives of
AB939 related to solid waste reduction activities.
• Prepares and/or directs the preparation of a variety of studies and reports relating
to supply, treatment, customer service, Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition
(SCADA), distribution and conservation.
• Ensures that staff follows appropriate safety procedures, including the handling of
hazardous chemicals.
• Confers, represents the City, and advises the City Council, the Whale Rock
Commission, the County Water Resources Advisory Committee, Groundwater
Sustainability Agency, Integrated Waste Management Authority, other
committees, commissions, regulatory and business organizations, developers, and
a variety of community and stakeholder groups regarding water supply,
treatment, distribution, water reclamation and related issues.
• Reviews plans prepared or reviewed by other City departments to ensure that
water supply issues are adequately addressed; administers and reviews the work
of consultants performing studies of water production, storage, treatment,
distribution, conservation, SCADA and customer service systems.
• Conducts operational studies and special projects for the Department Director;
gathers information, evaluates alternatives, prepares and presents reports and
recommendations.
• Investigates and resolves requests for services and complaints regarding water
delivery, quality and operational functions.
• Prepares and directs the preparation of a variety of written correspondence,
reports, procedures, ordinances and other materials.
• Maintains and directs the maintenance of working and official departmental
automated and manual files.
• Monitors changes in laws, regulations and technology that may affect
departmental operations; implements policy and procedural changes after
approval.
• Performs related duties similar to the above in scope and function as required.
KN LEDGE AN ABILITIES:
Knowledge of:
• Principles and practices of water production, storage, treatment, distribution,
conservation and customer service systems.
• Equipment, materials, supplies, mechanical and electrical control systems,
including SCADA related to the production, treatment, and distribution of potable
water.
• Federal, state, and local laws, ordinances, and programs regarding water
production, storage, treatment, distribution, conservation, SCADA, and customer
service and hazardous materials storage and handling functions.
• Principles and practices of employee supervision, including work planning,
assignment, review and evaluation, and the training of staff in work procedures.
• Safety practices and equipment related to the work, including the handling of
hazardous chemicals.
• Principles and practices of budget development, administration, and
accountability.
• Computer applications related to the work.
• Principles of contract negotiation and administration.
• Recent developments, current technology, and informational resources regarding
water production, treatment, quality control and distribution.
• Standard office practices and procedures, including the use of standard office
equipment.
• Techniques for effectively representing the City in contacts with governmental
agencies, community groups, and various business, professional, regulatory, and
legislative organizations.
• Techniques for providing a high level of customer service to public and City staff,
in person and over the telephone.
Ability to:
• Plan, organize, administer, coordinate, review, evaluate and personally participate
in the functions and activities of comprehensive surface water supply, treatment,
and potable / recycled water distribution systems.
• Develop and direct the implementation of goals, objectives, policies, procedures,
and work standards, and develop and implement management systems,
procedures, and standards for program evaluation.
• Plan, organize, assign, coordinate, supervise, and evaluate the work of assigned
staff.
• Prepare clear and concise reports, ordinances, correspondence, policies,
procedures, and other written materials.
• Interpret, apply, and explain complex laws, codes, regulations, and ordinances.
• Use tact, initiative, prudence, and independent judgment within general policy
and legal guidelines.
• Represent the City and the department in various public meetings related to
water and solid waste program issues.
Establish and maintain effective working relations with those contacted in the
course of work.
Work in a team atmosphere and participate on a variety of departmental and
City-wide committees to enhance the provision of all City services
TYPICAL QUALIFICATIONS:
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
Equivalent to graduation from a four-year college or university with major coursework
in, civil or environmental engineering, environmental sciences, public health, chemistry,
public or business administration or a closely -related field.
and
Five years of experience in the oversight and operation of water production, treatment,
distribution, and customer service systems or a closely related field, including three
years administrative or management -level experience.
or
An equivalent combination of education and experience.
POSSESSION AND MAINTENANCE OF:
A valid California class C driver's license and a satisfactory driving record.
Certification as a State water treatment plant operator, State water distribution
operator, or registered civil engineer is highly desirable.
Working Conditions:
Occasional evening or off -hour meetings are required.
Physical Demands:
Must possess mobility to work in a standard office setting and, in a plant and field
environment, to use standard office equipment and to move between various office,
plant and field locations; strength to lift and carry office materials weighing up to ten
pounds; vision to read printed materials and a computer screen; hearing and speech to
communicate in person and over the telephone
THIS POSITION WILL BE REQUIRED TO COMPLETE THE FOLLOWING BEFORE A
FINAL OFFER IS MADE:
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