Water Engineering Manager - City of Glendale, CA
Glendale, CA
About the Job
Under general administrative direction, this management position is responsible for the management and oversight of the Water Engineering Section of Glendale Water & Power, as well as the direct supervision of professional staff. Additionally, this position acts as the lead manager for the Water Operations, Distribution, and Water Quality Sections in the absence of the Chief Assistant General Manager or Assistant General Manager – Water Services.
Essential functions of the job include, but are not limited to, the following:
Ensures Department services are provided with exceptional customer service and the highest level of ethical standards.
Directs and oversees the Water Engineering Section and its two primary subdivisions: Project Delivery and Operations Engineering.
Directly supervises several staff members in the Water Engineering Section and ensures that all Section activities are carried out safely and in accordance with City and Departmental goals.
Ensures that the planning, design, and operation of water facilities are performed in accordance with Local, State and Federal regulations.
As head of the Project Delivery subdivision, administers the Capital Improvement Program. Provides exceptional customer service in interacting with customers and developers in the installation and relocation of water services.
Provides technical support to the Water Distribution Maintenance Section. Ensures that GWP capital and developer projects are completed on a timely basis and in the most cost-effective manner. Oversees the preparation of cost estimates, designs, drawings, specifications, and operating procedures for the installation of water mains, services, fire hydrants and other distribution system equipment.
Provides construction management for projects directly and using contracted support, as needed, including physical inspections of construction in progress, approving progress payments, and managing change orders. Also ensures that Water Division maps and records are accurately maintained and updated in a timely manner.
As head of the Operations Engineering group, oversees the project planning function that drives the Capital Improvement Program and the operational strategy function that provides high level analysis and support to the Water Operations Section and Water Quality Section.
Oversees both short and long-range planning for water supply, storage, and distribution facilities including regular revisions to the water system master plan and preparation of engineering studies that provide planning level details and costs of future capital improvements.
Provides support to the Water Operations Section on the asset management program including preventive maintenance planning, and asset and maintenance activity documentation and analysis. Provides technical assistance with improvements or modifications to the local and remote control of the water facilities. Also provides technical assistance to the Water Quality Section on regulatory analysis and reporting, and with analysis and improvements in operating the water system efficiently from a water quality perspective.
May perform the duties of the Chief Assistant General Manager or Assistant General Manager – Water Services in his/her absence.
Assists the Chief Assistant General Manager or Assistant General Manager – Water Services with coverage and attendance at the various water committee and informational meetings at the Metropolitan Water District, the Upper Los Angeles River Area Watermaster, the Glendale Operable Unit, the State Water Board, and other water and utility organizations and associations.
Hires capable employees and implements necessary training to develop staff to meet the requirements of each functional area of responsibility. Ensures that adequate back-up skills are developed, and individual skills and abilities are increased. Ensures that assigned personnel work effectively with employees of other City departments and sections within GWP.
Reviews and evaluates employees' job performance, and effectively recommends personnel action. Plans, lays out, and delegates work to subordinate employees.
Drives on City business as necessary.
Assumes responsibility for ensuring the duties of this position are performed in a safe, efficient manner.
Performs other related duties as assigned or as the situation requires.
Essential functions of the job include, but are not limited to, the following:
Ensures Department services are provided with exceptional customer service and the highest level of ethical standards.
Directs and oversees the Water Engineering Section and its two primary subdivisions: Project Delivery and Operations Engineering.
Directly supervises several staff members in the Water Engineering Section and ensures that all Section activities are carried out safely and in accordance with City and Departmental goals.
Ensures that the planning, design, and operation of water facilities are performed in accordance with Local, State and Federal regulations.
As head of the Project Delivery subdivision, administers the Capital Improvement Program. Provides exceptional customer service in interacting with customers and developers in the installation and relocation of water services.
Provides technical support to the Water Distribution Maintenance Section. Ensures that GWP capital and developer projects are completed on a timely basis and in the most cost-effective manner. Oversees the preparation of cost estimates, designs, drawings, specifications, and operating procedures for the installation of water mains, services, fire hydrants and other distribution system equipment.
Provides construction management for projects directly and using contracted support, as needed, including physical inspections of construction in progress, approving progress payments, and managing change orders. Also ensures that Water Division maps and records are accurately maintained and updated in a timely manner.
As head of the Operations Engineering group, oversees the project planning function that drives the Capital Improvement Program and the operational strategy function that provides high level analysis and support to the Water Operations Section and Water Quality Section.
Oversees both short and long-range planning for water supply, storage, and distribution facilities including regular revisions to the water system master plan and preparation of engineering studies that provide planning level details and costs of future capital improvements.
Provides support to the Water Operations Section on the asset management program including preventive maintenance planning, and asset and maintenance activity documentation and analysis. Provides technical assistance with improvements or modifications to the local and remote control of the water facilities. Also provides technical assistance to the Water Quality Section on regulatory analysis and reporting, and with analysis and improvements in operating the water system efficiently from a water quality perspective.
May perform the duties of the Chief Assistant General Manager or Assistant General Manager – Water Services in his/her absence.
Assists the Chief Assistant General Manager or Assistant General Manager – Water Services with coverage and attendance at the various water committee and informational meetings at the Metropolitan Water District, the Upper Los Angeles River Area Watermaster, the Glendale Operable Unit, the State Water Board, and other water and utility organizations and associations.
Hires capable employees and implements necessary training to develop staff to meet the requirements of each functional area of responsibility. Ensures that adequate back-up skills are developed, and individual skills and abilities are increased. Ensures that assigned personnel work effectively with employees of other City departments and sections within GWP.
Reviews and evaluates employees' job performance, and effectively recommends personnel action. Plans, lays out, and delegates work to subordinate employees.
Drives on City business as necessary.
Assumes responsibility for ensuring the duties of this position are performed in a safe, efficient manner.
Performs other related duties as assigned or as the situation requires.
Job Type: Salaried - Full-time
Location: 613 E. Broadway, Room 100, Glendale, California
Agency: Glendale Water & Power Department
Source : City of Glendale, CA