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CITY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO
Revision Date: May 28, 2020
Water
Resources
Program
Manager
Bargaining Unit: Management
SALARY RANGE
$48.54 - $60.68 Hourly
$3,883.00 - $4,854.00 Biweekly
$8,413.17 - $10,517.00 Monthly
$100,958.00 - $126,204.00 Annually
JOB DESCRIPTION:
Class Code:
26208
JOB SUMMARY:
Plans, develops, and implements the City's primary water supply programs, including
the water conservation program, groundwater and surface water supply program, and
recycled water program. The position is responsible for development and expansion of
supplemental water supply programs that are needed to meet future community needs,
including stormwater recharge, recycled water system expansion, and potable reuse of
highly treated wastewater. The position develops, supervises, evaluates, and
participates in a variety of programs and activities related to the expansion of and
effective use of water resources to meet community growth projections and regulatory
requirements.
CLASS CHARACTERISTICS:
This single -position, mid -management classification plans and oversees staff and
activities and performs professional -level work in the development and administration
of a variety of policies and programs to plan for future water supplies, conserve the use
of existing water resources, promote and expand the use of recycled water, manage the
conjunctive use of surface water and groundwater resources, and coordination of a
groundwater pumping and recharge strategy that meets Sustainable Groundwater
Management Act (SGMA) requirements. This classification is distinguished from Deputy
Director of Utilities/Water by the latter's overall management responsibility for water
production, treatment, distribution, telemetry and customer service functions.
SUPERVISION:
SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED:
The Water Resources Program Manager receives general direction from the Deputy
Director of Utilities/Water within a framework of broad policies and procedures and
established organizational values and processes. Direct supervision is provided to
technical staff as well as administrative oversight to contractors and consultants.
EXAMPLES OF DUTIES:
EXAMPLES 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.)
• Develops and administers goals, objectives, policies, priorities, regulations, and
projects related to water conservation, recycled water, water supply expansion
and planning, and groundwater and surface water management.
• Develops and manages City's Source Water utilization strategy and works with
operational staff to execute a balanced approach to the use of surface water,
groundwater, and supplemental water supplies.
• Reviews City General Plan, water supply assessments, annexation plans, and
other planning and land use documents to ensure adequate water supply will be
available to meet future community needs.
• Interprets federal, state and local laws and regulations, and develops,
implements, and monitors programs to ensure conformance with such mandates.
• Acts as City staff liaison on regional water planning groups such as the Water
Resources Advisory Committee (WRAC), the Integrated Regional Water
Management Group (IRWM), and Partners in Water Conservation (PIWC).
• Acts as City staff liaison to Regional Water Quality Control Board (RWQCB) and
State Water Resources Control Board (SWRCB) related to the recycled water,
groundwater, and water loss control programs.
• Collects data and submits regulatory reports related to recycled water production
and demand, SGMA, water loss, and urban water management planning.
• Acts as Legally Responsible Person (LRP) for City's Recycled Water Program.
• Assists as needed with contract compliance and operational review and analysis of
Nacimiento and Salinas Agreements.
• Coordinates with water division management to compile and submit Electronic
Annual Report to State Water Board.
• Manages and reviews the work of contract professional and technical staff;
prepares technical specifications; negotiates and administers contracts and
coordinates the work of contractors with that of other City departments, outside
agencies, contractors and consultants.
• Plans, organizes, administers, reviews and evaluates the work of technical
support staff; provides training and policy guidance and interpretation to staff.
• Coordinates work of employees for the best utilization of available staff and
resources; reviews work in progress and resolves work problems.
• 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.
• 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.
• Develops and implements a public information program regarding assigned
functional areas; prepares and provides for the dissemination of informational and
educational materials; tracks and provides public outreach metrics to Utilities
Director and Deputy Director - Water as needed.
• Maintains logs and records of work performed; prepares periodic and special
reports as required by law; develops and implements reporting procedures for
regulatory agencies; ensures timely submission of required reports.
Monitors changes in laws, regulations and technology that may affect
departmental and program operations; recommends modifications and
implements policy and procedural changes after approval.
Supports Councilmembers and acts as the City's representative to a variety of
commissions, committees, and groups and to the public; makes presentations to
the City Council, Planning Commission, Groundwater Sustainability Commission,
and other advisory bodies and community groups.
Performs related duties similar to the above in scope and function as required.
KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES:
Knowledge of:
• Principles, practices, programs and funding sources for water conservation,
recycled water, water supply management, and groundwater management
programs.
• Scientific principles and industry practices related to hydrogeology, groundwater
systems, and groundwater pumping, treatment, and monitoring technologies.
• Principles and practices of developing, implementing, and tracking public
information and outreach programs.
• Principles and practices of employee supervision, including work planning,
assignment, review and evaluation and the training of staff in work procedures.
• Applicable laws, codes and regulations.
• Basic budgetary and contract administration policies and procedures.
• Recent developments, current literature and informational resources regarding
water conservation, recycled water, water supply management, and groundwater
management.
• Standard office practices and procedures, including computer applications such as
word processing, spreadsheets, and database management.
• Records management and reporting practices.
• Techniques for effectively representing the City in contacts with contractors,
governmental agencies, community groups and various business, educational and
other organizations.
• Techniques for providing a high level of customer service to public and City staff,
in person, over the telephone, and via email.
Ability to:
• Plan, organize, supervise, coordinate, review, evaluate and personally participate
in programs and projects related to water conservation, recycled water, water
supply management, and groundwater management.
• Develop, implement, and review programs, codes and policies related to assigned
program areas.
• Plan, assign, and evaluate the work of assigned staff.
• Interpret, apply and explain complex laws, codes, regulations and ordinances.
• Prepare and administer public agency budgets and contracts.
• Prepare clear and concise Council Agenda Reports, correspondence, policies,
procedures, public informational and educational materials, ordinances and other
written materials.
• Maintain accurate logs and records of work performed.
• Use tact, initiative, prudence and independent judgment within general policy and
legal guidelines.
• Effectively represent the City in contacts with governmental agencies, community
groups and various business, community, regulatory, educational and legislative
organizations.
• Monitor legislative and technological changes and recommend operational and
code changes as appropriate.
• 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 natural resources management, water resource engineering, planning, environmental
studies, business or public administration or a field related to the work;
and
Three years of professional experience in the development, coordination and/or
implementation of water conservation programs recycled water programs, water supply
management programs, groundwater management programs, or a closely related field.
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.
THIS POSITION WILL BE REQUIRED TO COMPLETE THE FOLLOWING BEFORE A
FINAL OFFER IS MADE:
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