General Manager - Department of Water & Power

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• Is an innovative, proactive, ethical, self-motivated, creative, adaptable, organized leader who is comfortable working in a dynamic and team-oriented environment.
• Communicates in a proactive, approachable, and responsive nature with the ability to understand stakeholder interests and needs. 
• Has knowledge of principles and practices of employee supervision, including work planning assignment, review and evaluation, discipline, and the training of staff in work procedures.
• Has knowledge of current and effective safe work principles and practices. 
• Has an understanding of Department of Transportation alcohol and drug testing standards and safe work practices.
• Has knowledge of basic principles and practices of budget development, administration and accountability.
• Possesses knowledge of principles and practices of civil engineering as applied to the planning, design, cost estimating, construction, installation, and inspection of a wide variety of municipal facilities, buildings and structures.
• Has knowledge of principles and practices of City administration and departmental functions.
• Has knowledge of methods, materials and techniques used in the construction of DPW, street maintenance, and park landscape and lighting projects.
• Is proficient in contract management practices in a public agency setting.
• Possesses a thorough understanding of applicable state, federal, and local laws, codes, regulations, and procedures, including Subdivision Map Act and subdivision agreements and conveyances, and California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) compliance.
• Possesses knowledge of principles and concepts of water pollution control; principles and practices of state environmental provisions related to water, waste water, power, street maintenance and park landscape and lighting programs.
• Possesses knowledge of GIS principles and practices.
• Is proficient in the practices of researching engineering and design issues, evaluating alternatives, making sound recommendations and preparing and presenting effective staff reports.
• Has a thorough understanding of recent and ongoing developments, current literature, and sources of information related to the operations of the assigned functional area.
• Is accomplished in English usage, grammar, spelling, vocabulary, and punctuation.  Able to use speech to communicate in person, or recording, before groups and over the telephone.
• Is in possession of techniques for effectively representing the City in contacts with governmental agencies, community groups and various business, professional, educational, regulatory and legislative organizations.
• Adept in the application of techniques for providing a high level of customer service by effectively dealing with the public, vendors, contractors, and City staff.

REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor of Science, Civil Engineering from an accredited, four-year university, or equivalent.
• Ten (10) years of progressively responsible administrative or staff experience in a private or public organization with at least five (5) years of experience in a high-level administrative or executive capacity involving responsibility for  planning, organizing, directing, and financing a varied work program. 

DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS 

• Experience involved in water and wastewater systems and technologies.
• Master’s degree
• Possess and maintain current, a Professional Engineer License issued by the State of California.