Job Details

Wells and Water Measurement Manager

Valley Water


Salary: $12,908.13 - $16,487.47 Monthly

Job Type: Full-Time

Job Number: 01412-E

Location: CA, CA

Department: Water Supply

Closing: 1/31/2022 11:59 PM Pacific

Description

Wells and Water Measurement (Position Code 0409)
COVID-19 vaccination requirement:
*To protect our most valuable assets, our employees, as well as the communities we serve, Valley Water requires all new hired Valley Water personnel to be fully vaccinated (for COVID -19) or to be formally excused from the requirement through the **reasonable accommodation process (for details, see bottom of job posting)
Valley Water Telework Program: Eligibility for telework will depend on the type of work performed, operational needs, and the ability for the employee to perform the essential functions of their job duties while teleworking. Employment with Valley Water requires employees to work within 150 miles of their primary physical work location located in (San Jose, Sacramento) California by their start date.

This position is eligible for a hybrid telework schedule, typically working a maximum of 40% remote, after the completion of the probationary period (one year).

Overview:
The Wells and Water Measurement Manager is assigned to the Wells and Water Measurement Unit and is responsible for the implementation of Valley Water's Well Ordinance Program and the Water Measurement Program. The position plans, manages, and oversees the daily functions, operations, and activities of the Wells and Water Measurement Unit. This position manages the implementation of Valley Water's Well Ordinance and Water Measurement Programs and serves as the primary liaison for issues related to the programs. They will be responsible for permitting, well construction proposals and approvals, as well as following all Valley Water well standards. This position represents Valley Water to wholesale treated water customers, wholesale, and retail groundwater customers, well permit applicants and owners, well owners, groundwater professionals, and licensed well drilling contractors.

The Wells and Water Measurement Manager will be an effective communicator, self-starter, collaborator, problem solver, team leader and customer service focused business partner. Come join an amazing organization and be a part of our leadership team where you can make a difference in the lives of millions.

Key Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Manage Well Ordinance Program - Identify, organize, plan, implement, coordinate and track work to achieve the annual and long-term objectives of Valley Water's Well Ordinance Program. Represent the Well Ordinance Program with regulatory agencies, partners, stakeholders, and the public, including registered professional engineers and geologists who are completing work permitted under the authority of the Well Ordinance. Using a thorough understanding of local geologic conditions, well construction and destruction best practices and standards, and applicable local and state statues, make quasi-judicial decisions to protect Valley Water's groundwater resources and public health, through the application of the Valley Water's Well Ordinance and Well Standards.
• Manage Water Measurement Program - Identify, organize, plan, implement, coordinate and track work to achieve annual and long-term objectives for the District's Water Measurement Program. Represent the Water Measurement Program and coordinate with retailers, regulatory agencies, partners, stakeholders, and the public as needed.
• Financial Management of Wells and Water Measurement Unit - Plan, direct and manage unit budget and expenditures, including timely submittals in budget process; timely processing of adjustments; effective tracking and forecasting of expenditures; appropriate management of accruals and encumbrances; and effective cost control.
• Maintain Staffing Strength and Manage Employees - Sustain Unit staffing at the level of all approved positions and manage employees effectively.

Ideal Candidate's Background Includes:
Applicants whose experience and background best match the ideal experience, knowledge, skills, abilities, and education are considered ideal candidates for the position. To determine the top candidates, each applicant will be assessed based on the ideal candidate criteria as listed below.

Ideal Experience:

• Five (5) years of civil engineering, geology, hydrogeology, or well construction, maintenance, and destruction management experience, including two (2) years of direct supervisory experience.
• Experience with Well Information Systems desired (i.e., WRIS-Water Resources Information System, ArcGIS or similar).
• Experience with regulatory permitting, implementation of ordinances, inspections and monitoring of compliance pertaining to wells.

Ideal Skills and Abilities:

• Identify, organize, plan, implement, coordinate and track work to achieve the annual and long-term objectives.
• Present to regulatory agencies, partners, stakeholders, and the public.
• Administer complex, technical, and sensitive wells and water measurement programs and projects in an independent and cooperative manner.
• Analyze water meter maintenance problems and develop effective solutions.
• Read and interpret maps, charts, and graphs.
• Develop procedures and processes based on engineering standards and practices related to wells and water measurement program management.
• Evaluate and develop improvements to wells and water measurement program operations, procedures, policies, or methods.
• Manage team of staff and adequately sustain unit staffing.
• Effective communication both written and verbal.
• Ability to act as a liaison for issues related to the Well Ordinance and Water Measurement Programs.

Ideal Knowledge:

• Thorough understanding & knowledge of local geologic conditions, well construction and destruction best practices and standards, and applicable local and state statues.
• Administer complex, technical, and sensitive wells and water measurement programs and projects in an independent and cooperative manner.
• Analyze water meter maintenance problems and develop effective solutions.
• Read and interpret maps, charts, and graphs.
• Develop procedures and processes based on engineering standards and practices related to wells and water measurement program management.
• Evaluate and develop improvements to wells and water measurement program operations, procedures, policies, or methods.
• Principles and practices of wells and water measurement project and program budget development and administration, contract negotiation and management, and sound financial management policies and procedures.
• Computer software applications, such as MS Word, Excel, Project, PowerPoint, Outlook, Water Resources Information System, ESRI Geographic Information System with Well Information Dialog; Google Earth; Well Permitting Tracking System; and MAXIMO Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS).

Ideal Training and Education:
Equivalent to graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with major coursework in geology, hydrogeology, environmental science, water resources, civil engineering, or a related field.

Required License or Certificate

• Professional Geologist/Professional Engineer License desired.
• Possession of, or ability to obtain, an appropriate, valid California driver's license. Individuals who do not meet the driver's license requirement due to a disability will be considered for a reasonable accommodation on a case-by-case basis.

To review the Classification Specification, please click here (Download PDF reader)

Selection Process

(1) The selection process may include one or more of the following: application review, application assessment, performance exercise, written exercise and/or interview.
(2) The Employment Application, Qualifying Information Questions and/or Supplemental Questions will be evaluated based on the ideal candidate criteria listed above. Resumes are highly recommended.

NOTE: Position and start date is subject to availability of funds. Valley Water retains the right to repost this position as deemed necessary.
Consideration may be given to existing applicant pools within the same classification.
COVID-19 vaccination requirement:
* Fully vaccinated means (1) it has been at least two weeks since a person has completed the entire recommended series of a COVID-19 vaccine, and (2) the person has provided proof of vaccination in a form consistent with the requirements for verification of vaccine status in the State of California's July 26, 2021 Public Health Officer Order.
**Limited Exemptions to Vaccination Requirement
An individual who has been provided a job offer may request a reasonable accommodation to the vaccination requirement if they:
1. Have a contraindication recognized by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) or by the vaccine's manufacturer to every approved COVID-19 vaccine. A contraindication means a condition that makes vaccination inadvisable;
2. Have a disability and are requesting an exception as a reasonable accommodation based upon this disability; or,
3. Object to COVID-19 vaccination based on their sincerely held religious belief, practice, or observance.
Valley Water's Equal Opportunity Non-Discrimination Policy is available for review upon request.

Valley Water will make reasonable efforts in the examination process to accommodate persons with disabilities. Please advise Human Resources in advance of any special needs by calling 408-630-2260.

Please be aware that once submitted all application materials become the property of Valley Water and will not be returned. Human Resources staff are not authorized to make copies of application materials for applicants.




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