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Plant Engineer

Eastern Municipal Water District

Plant Engineer

Perris, CA
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    THIS RECRUITMENT IS OPEN UNTIL FILLED; HOWEVER, FIRST CONSIDERATION AND RESUME REVIEW WILL BEGIN ON AUGUST 31, 2022, INTERVIEWS WILL BE SCHEDULED SHORTLY THEREAFTER.

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    Under policy direction, develops, plans, organizes, directs and implements the District’s comprehensive Water Use Efficiency (Conservation) Program, with an emphasis on landscape irrigation and California friendly horticulture/landscape design, oversees, scopes, and coordinates the work of consultants engaged in water use efficiency related studies, and special projects; ensures effective and efficient high-quality work in support of the District’s water use efficiency programs; and performs related duties as assigned. Represents the District at multiple local, state, and federal forums and regulatory settings. Also supports the development and use of recycled water.

    Required Skills

    Knowledge of:

    • Principles and practices of employee supervision, including work planning, assignment review and evaluation, discipline, and the training of staff in work procedures.
    • Organization and management practices as applied to the development, analysis and evaluation of programs, policies, and operational needs of the assigned areas of responsibility.
    • Principles and practices of leadership.
    • Principles and practices of public administration, including budgeting, purchasing and maintenance of public records.
    • Organization, function, role, and authority of a public agency Board of Directors.
    • Principles and techniques of working with groups and fostering effective team interaction to ensure teamwork is conducted smoothly.
    • Principles and practices of water use efficiency and conservation program development and implementation.
    • Water conservation methods and techniques, including accepted industry practices for conducting water audits; principles, practices, techniques, and products used by other agencies in water conservation programs; residential and commercial consumption patterns; plumbing fixtures; and irrigation systems and advanced landscaping techniques.
    • Model Water Efficient Landscape Ordinance and climate appropriate plants and landscapes for southern California.
    • Federal, state, and local laws, regulations, and court decisions applicable to assigned areas of responsibility.
    • Principles and practices of contract management and administration.
    • Research methods and analysis techniques.
    • District personnel rules, policies, and labor agreement provisions.
    • District and mandated safety rules, regulations, and protocols.
    • Techniques for providing a high level of customer service by effectively dealing with the public, vendors, contractors, and District staff.
    • The structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition and grammar.
    • Modern equipment and communication tools used for business functions and program, project, and task coordination, including computers and software programs relevant to work performed.

    Ability to:

    Select and supervise staff, provide training and development opportunities, ensure work is performed effectively, and evaluate performance in an objective and positive manner.

    • Plan, direct, oversee and manage the staff and operations of comprehensive water use efficiency and conservation programs.
    • Develop and implement goals and objectives, practices, policies, procedures, and work standards.
    • Understand, interpret, explain, and apply District, state, and federal policy, law, regulation, and court decisions governing assigned areas of responsibility.
    • Provide administrative, management and professional leadership for the District and department.
    • Present proposals and recommendations clearly and logically in public meetings.
    • Plan and direct regional water use efficiency and conservation programs.
    • Effectively represent the department and the District in meetings with governmental agencies, community groups, various business, professional and regulatory organizations, and in meetings with individuals.
    • Represent the District effectively in project contract negotiations.
    • Prepare clear, concise, and comprehensive correspondence, reports, studies, and other written materials.
    • Use tact, initiative, prudence and independent judgment within general policy, procedural and legal guidelines.
    • Effectively use computer systems, software applications relevant to work performed, and modern business equipment to perform a variety of tasks.
    • Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing, using appropriate English grammar and syntax.
    • Establish, maintain, and foster positive and effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.

     

     

    Required Experience

    Experience:

    Any combination of experience and education that provides the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying, along with the specific licenses/certifications as outlined below:

    • Eight (8) years of progressively responsible experience in water use efficiency and conservation programs for a public water utility, four (4) of which should be in a management capacity.

    Education:

    • Equivalent to a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in water resources planning or a related field.

    Licenses/Certifications:

    • A valid California driver’s license and the ability to maintain insurability under the District’s Vehicle Insurance Policy.

    Desired Education/Certifications:

    • Coursework in horticulture, landscape architecture, turf science, or equivalent
    • Master’s degree in related field
    • AWWA Water Use Efficiency Practitioner, Qualified Water Efficient Landscape, or related certification
  • Qualifications

    Knowledge of:

    • Principles and practices of employee supervision, including work planning, assignment review and evaluation, discipline, and the training of staff in work procedures.
    • Organization and management practices as applied to the development, analysis and evaluation of programs, policies, and operational needs of the assigned areas of responsibility.
    • Principles and practices of leadership.
    • Principles and practices of public administration, including budgeting, purchasing and maintenance of public records.
    • Organization, function, role, and authority of a public agency Board of Directors.
    • Principles and techniques of working with groups and fostering effective team interaction to ensure teamwork is conducted smoothly.
    • Principles and practices of water use efficiency and conservation program development and implementation.
    • Water conservation methods and techniques, including accepted industry practices for conducting water audits; principles, practices, techniques, and products used by other agencies in water conservation programs; residential and commercial consumption patterns; plumbing fixtures; and irrigation systems and advanced landscaping techniques.
    • Model Water Efficient Landscape Ordinance and climate appropriate plants and landscapes for southern California.
    • Federal, state, and local laws, regulations, and court decisions applicable to assigned areas of responsibility.
    • Principles and practices of contract management and administration.
    • Research methods and analysis techniques.
    • District personnel rules, policies, and labor agreement provisions.
    • District and mandated safety rules, regulations, and protocols.
    • Techniques for providing a high level of customer service by effectively dealing with the public, vendors, contractors, and District staff.
    • The structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition and grammar.
    • Modern equipment and communication tools used for business functions and program, project, and task coordination, including computers and software programs relevant to work performed.

    Ability to:

    Select and supervise staff, provide training and development opportunities, ensure work is performed effectively, and evaluate performance in an objective and positive manner.

    • Plan, direct, oversee and manage the staff and operations of comprehensive water use efficiency and conservation programs.
    • Develop and implement goals and objectives, practices, policies, procedures, and work standards.
    • Understand, interpret, explain, and apply District, state, and federal policy, law, regulation, and court decisions governing assigned areas of responsibility.
    • Provide administrative, management and professional leadership for the District and department.
    • Present proposals and recommendations clearly and logically in public meetings.
    • Plan and direct regional water use efficiency and conservation programs.
    • Effectively represent the department and the District in meetings with governmental agencies, community groups, various business, professional and regulatory organizations, and in meetings with individuals.
    • Represent the District effectively in project contract negotiations.
    • Prepare clear, concise, and comprehensive correspondence, reports, studies, and other written materials.
    • Use tact, initiative, prudence and independent judgment within general policy, procedural and legal guidelines.
    • Effectively use computer systems, software applications relevant to work performed, and modern business equipment to perform a variety of tasks.
    • Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing, using appropriate English grammar and syntax.
    • Establish, maintain, and foster positive and effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.