- Manages flood management, water conservation, county storm water program, groundwater management programs and ensures that services are provided in accordance with federal and state laws, ordinances, rules, and regulations.
- Manages Lakebed management, watershed management, and clear lake programs and ensures that services are provided in accordance with federal and state laws, ordinances, rules, and regulations.
- Advises and otherwise provides assistance to the Water Resources Director, the Board of Supervisors, and the District Board of Directors, and other management concerning groundwater management or watershed management.
- Serves advocacy and coordinating role in Lake County water resource related issues, including monitoring legislation and describing potential impacts with recommendations to the Board of Supervisors of an appropriate position or response.
- Conducts or directs the conduct of studies, the preparation and presentation of reports regarding flood management, water conservation, water quality, lakebed management, watershed management activities in the County of Lake.
- Presents or coordinates the presentation of the results and findings of such studies to the Board of Supervisors/Directors and to the public and recommends appropriate policies and ordinances to the Board of Supervisors based on such studies.
- Establishes policies and procedures for flood management, water conservation, water quality, county storm water program, lakebed management, clear lake management, watershed management, and water conservation programs and ensures that policies are administered equitably.
- Prepares and administers the budget for the Watershed Protection District and Lakebed Trust.
- Prepares, recommends to the Board of Supervisors/Directors, and administers contracts and operating agreements with other agencies, entities, and individuals on behalf of the district and the county.
- Selects and/or assists in the selection of department employees.
- Plans and organizes work; develops and establishes work methods and standards.
- Conducts or directs staff training and development.
- Reviews and evaluates employee performance; executes disciplinary action.
- Prepares and submits grant applications as appropriate to secure grant funding for flood management, County storm water program, water conservation, groundwater management, watershed management, clear lake management programs, and routine operations; ensures that funds are allocated and expended as stipulated by the grant.
- Prepares periodic reports in application of expense reimbursement.
- Researches, develops, and analyzes issues related to the water resources of Lake County.
- Represents the district and county in relations with the community, and advisory committees; other county departments; local, state, and federal agencies; legislative bodies and professional organizations.
- Develops comprehensive plans to satisfy anticipated future needs for district and related county services that would involve assessment of county flood management and water conservation needs, watershed management, county storm water program, and clear lake management needs and community and commercial water usage needs.
- Directs and participates in the engineering design, construction, or repair of flood control systems, facilities, and equipment.
- Directs and participates in the program planning for all division activities.
- Identifies and develops additional funding sources for department programs.
- Performs related duties as assigned.
- Thorough knowledge of technical practices and methods used in flood control and management.
- Pertinent federal and state laws, ordinances, rules, and regulations related to flood control, flood management, and water conservation functions.
- Considerable knowledge of principles and practices of public administration, including managerial accounting, budget administration, and management of a professional office.
- Principles of supervision, training, and work evaluation.
- Grant development and administration.
- Budget development and control.
- Various biological processes related to Limnology and water quality.
- Proper English spelling, grammar, and punctuation.
- Applicable business equipment and software applications.
- Ability to plan, organize, manage, and coordinate department programs.
- Prepare and present clear and concise reports.
- Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
- Deal constructively with conflict and develop effective resolutions.
- Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships.
- Provide supervision, training, and timely work evaluations for assigned staff.
- Familiar with engineering applications.
- Develop and administer budgets.
- Direct and manage the development and administration of grants.
- Effectively represent the Department of Water Resources with the public, community organizations, boards, commissions, and other government agencies.
- Regularly work well under pressure, meeting critical deadlines.
- Utilize a computer, relevant software applications, and/or other equipment as assigned.
- Constantly demonstrate cooperative behavior with colleagues, supervisors, customers, clients, and the public.
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Water Resources Deputy Director - Lake County, United States - County of Lake, California
Description
General Recruitment Information
Recruitments for County positions are typically conducted to establish eligibility lists to fill countywide vacancies that occur during the active status of those lists (approximately 3 -12 months).
Any person on a promotional eligibility list will be considered first by the hiring department(s) before persons on an open eligibility list.
The County of Lake only accepts applications for permanent positions when actively recruiting.Only online applications are accepted.
It is the responsibility of each applicant to review the full job description and requirements.
The County is an Equal Opportunity-Affirmative Action Employer.
Veteran's Preference.
To apply for County examinations- All applications for County examinations must be submitted through the County's online application system. A completed Supplemental Questionnaire must be submitted with each online application. All permanent County recruitments will be posted at with a link to the online application.
The County of Lake reserves the right to limit the number of applications that will be accepted for any open recruitment, and any such limit will be included on the job posting.
When a limit is posted, the recruitment is subject to close at any time prior to the final filing date.
Completed online application packets must be submitted by the close of business on the date that the recruitment closes.All relevant experience must be included on the application to be considered - resumes and other attached documents will not be used to qualify an applicant.
Relevant experience and/or education may be substituted at a ratio of 2 to 1 for the purpose of meeting minimum qualifications and applicants should contact the Human Resources department for details.
Important Notice - The provisions listed on job postings, job descriptions, or other recruitment materials do not constitute an expressed or implied contract.
All County of Lake applicants who are given a conditional employment offer must comply with the County's pre-employment medical review program before they may be appointed to the County position.
Application and Testing InformationThis recruitment is open continuously. The first review of applications will be completed on March 3, 2024. Applications submitted after this date will be screened as received.
This position may qualify for a relocation reimbursement up to $3,500.
Minimum Qualifications
Licensing and Certifications:
Possession of, or ability to obtain, an appropriate valid California driver's license.
Education and Experience:
Bachelor's degree from an accredited four-year college or university with major coursework in environmental engineering, ecology, hydrology, hydraulics, public administration, water resources, or a related field.
Three (3) years of experience in project management and/or administration and at least three (3) years of experience in a supervisory or management capacity (this may be, but is not required to be, inclusive of the three (3) years.)
OR
Eight (8) years of progressively responsible experience in project management and/or project administration and at least three (3) years of experience in a supervisory or management capacity (this may be, but is not required to be, inclusive of the eight (8) years.)
Additional directly related experience and/or education may be substituted.
Full Job Description
DEPUTY WATER RESOURCES DIRECTOR
DEFINITION
Under general direction, plans, directs, coordinates, and manages Watershed Protection District programs as defined in the Lake County Flood Control and Watershed Protection District Act and as determined by the District Board of Directors; plans, directs, coordinates, and manages lakebed management activities and programs in furtherance of the Clear Lake Public Trust and as determined by the Board of Supervisors; establishes policies and procedures for flood management, water conservation, watershed management, county storm water program, Lakebed and Clear Lake programs; develops and administers the department budget; serves as liaison to other county departments, agencies, and the media; tracks legislation related to district and department interests; represents flood management and Clear Lake issues before the Board of Supervisors/Directors, legislators, other public agencies, and to the public in other forums; participates in and supports flood operations response and other emergency service responses during floods and other emergencies in a role as determined by the Board of Supervisors; performs related duties as assigned.
DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS
This is a highly specialized, management class that oversees the day-to-day flood control and watershed conservation functions of the Department of Water Resources.
The incumbent has responsibility for the flood management, water conservation, County storm water program, groundwater management, Lakebed management, watershed management, and Clear Lake program activities.
Responsibilities also include overseeing, supervising, and performing a variety of budget, administrative, technical, and staff management functions.This is a discrete classification.
The incumbent in this management position serves at the pleasure of his/her appointing authority, which means the employment relationship is at-will, and that the County of Lake or the employee may terminate the relationship at any time, with or without cause.
SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED
Receives general direction from the Director of Water Resources. Exercises direct and general supervision over professional, technical, and/or administrative staff.
EXAMPLES OF ESSENTIAL DUTIES
Class specifications are intended to present a descriptive list of the scope of duties performed by employees in this class and are not intended to reflect all duties performed within the job.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Knowledge of:
Ability to:
Licensing and Certifications:
Possession of, or ability to obtain, an appropriate valid California driver's license.
Education and Experience:
Bachelor's degree from an accredited four-year college or university with major coursework in environmental engineering, ecology, hydrology, hydraulics, public administration, water resources, or a related field.
Three (3) years of experience in project management and/or administration and at least three (3) years of experience in a supervisory or management capacity (this may be, but is not required to be, inclusive of the three (3) years.)
OR
Eight (8) years of progressively responsible experience in project management and/or project administration and at least three (3) years of experience in a supervisory or management capacity (this may be, but is not required to be, inclusive of the eight (8) years.)
Additional directly related experience and/or education may be substituted.
WORKING CONDITIONS, ADA, AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS
The County of Lake is an equal opportunity employer and will comply with its obligations under the law to provide equal employment opportunities to qualified individuals with disabilities.
Incumbents generally work partially in an office environment with moderate noise levels and controlled temperature conditions and partially in the field.
As such, incumbents may have occasional exposure to loud noise levels, cold and hot temperatures, inclement weather conditions, and direct exposure to hazardous physical conditions.
Incumbents may interact with upset staff and/or public and private representatives in interpreting and enforcing departmental policies and procedures.
Positions in this class typically require: sitting, stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, fingering, grasping, talking, hearing, seeing, and repetitive motions.
Sedentary Work:
Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects.
Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally and all other sedentary criteria are met.Light Work:
Exerting up to 25 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently, and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects.
If the use of arm and/or leg controls requires exertion of forces greater than that for sedentary work and the worker sits most of the time, the job is rated for light work.
Positions in this class may require local and statewide travel as necessary.A successful candidate will be required to submit to and pass a background check prior to the appointment.
Depending upon the position and/or assigned department, the background check may include but is not limited to civil and criminal history check, reference check, Live Scan, and/or credit check (as allowed under state law).
Disaster Service Workers:
As members of the County of Lake Emergency Services Organization, all Lake County employees are designated as Disaster Service Workers during a proclaimed emergency and may be required to perform certain emergency services at the direction of the department and / or County.
The contents of this class specification shall not be construed to constitute any expressed or implied warranty or guarantee, nor shall it constitute a contract of employment.
The County of Lake assumes no responsibility beyond the general accuracy of the document, nor does it assume responsibility for any errors or omissions in the information contained herein.
The contents of this specification may be modified or revoked without notice.Terms and conditions of employment are determined through a "meet and confer" process and are subject to the Memorandum of Understanding currently in effect.