Princeton, NJ, US, 08544
Posted: 14-Aug-24
Location: Chino, California
Type: Full Time
Salary: $271,589.28 - $330,905.16
Additional Information:
There is one (1) vacancy in the Technical Resources Division
This recruitment is being conducted to fill one (1) vacancy and will establish an eligibility list which may be used to fill future vacancies as they occur during the active status of the eligibility list.
Salary Range: EX 199
FLSA: Exempt
Probationary Period: At-Will
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THE OPPORTUNITY:
The Inland Empire Utilities Agency (IEUA/Agency) is seeking an experienced, innovative, and collaborative leader to serve as its next Deputy General Manager. This role requires robust water resource management experience and involves providing support to the General Manager for day-to-day oversight of the Agency. The ideal candidate will have a career history that supports the ability to drive strategic initiatives, provide operational oversight, empower staff, and facilitate coordination and collaboration across an organization.
THE POSITION:
Under policy direction from the General Manager, plans, organizes, controls, directs, integrates and evaluates the activities and outputs/services of the Technical Resources Division (“the division”); directs and participates in the development of short- and long-term goals and objectives consistent with the Agency’s strategic plan and annual business plan and ensures their effective execution; ensures all operations, maintenance, engineering, construction, laboratory, regulatory, asset management, and planning functions serve the Agency’s needs, while complying with applicable laws and regulations; and performs related duties as assigned.
Assists the General Manager in planning, organizing, directing, integrating, administering, reviewing and evaluating the activities, operations and services of the Inland Empire Utilities Agency; provides day-to-day oversight over the implementation of the Agency’s strategic direction, long-range wastewater and water resource plans, and plans for the development and construction of treatment facilities for the Agency’s regional system; assists the General Manager with execution of short- and long-term goals and objectives consistent with the Agency’s strategic plan, vision and values; assists the General Manager in ensuring that Agency operations and functions effectively serve the needs of member agencies and customers, while complying with applicable laws and regulations.
DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS:
The Deputy General Manager is responsible for providing assistance to the General Manager for day-to-day oversight of the Agency.
The Deputy General Manager is responsible for managing, directing and integrating a wide variety of functions, programs and staff engaged in the planning, design, operations, maintenance, development and construction of the Agency’s water, wastewater, recycled water and groundwater collection, compost and renewable energy treatment and distribution facilities and systems. Within assigned areas of accountability, the incumbent operates with substantial latitude and discretion to achieve effective and efficient utilization of resources.
The employee in this class reports to the General Manager and directs the work of employees in the Engineering and Construction Management Department, Strategic Planning and Resources Department, the Operations and Maintenance Department, and the Chino Basin Program Department.
The Deputy General Manager is distinguished from Assistant General Manager in that an incumbent in the Deputy General Manager classification serves as the General Manager in the absence of the General Manager and has a wider range of management responsibility across Agency divisions.
Who We Are:
An Employer of Choice in the Inland Empire
The Inland Empire Utilities Agency (IEUA) secures and supplies supplemental water; collects and treats wastewater; produces high quality renewable products such as recycled water, compost and energy; and promotes the sustainable use of groundwater and development of local water supplies. IEUA serves approximately 935,000 residents in a 242-square mile service area in western San Bernardino County, California. As a regional wastewater treatment agency, IEUA provides sewage utility services to seven contracting agencies and provides wholesale imported water to seven retail agencies. IEUA owns and operates four facilities specializing in regional water recycling services. The facilities take in approximately 50 million gallons of wastewater per day for treatment, producing high-quality recycled water. IEUA also manages the recharge of recycled, storm and imported water through the Chino Basin Groundwater Recharge Program and coordinates regional water-use efficiency and education programs. IEUA is committed to meeting the needs of the region by providing essential services in a regionally planned and cost-effective manner while safeguarding public health, promoting economic development and protecting the environment.
Excellent Benefits Package:
Social Security, CalPERS, 457 Deferred Compensation Plans, Competitive Salaries, Certification Incentives, Health, Dental, Vision, & Life Insurance w/Agency-paid monthly contribution of $1,127 - $1,808 per month, Paid time off for holidays, vacation, bereavement and sick leave. Additional information is available on our website at: http://www.ieua.org/about-us/human-resources/benefits/.
Job Requirements:
EDUCATION, TRAINING, AND EXPERIENCE:
Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with a major in business administration, public administration, environmental science, engineering, or closely related field and at least ten years of progressively responsible experience managing an integrated water resource management plan, engineering, construction, project management, environmental compliance, operations, maintenance, or closely related field, at least five of which were at a senior management level within a public agency; or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience. Experience in a wastewater/water utility is preferred. A master’s degree business administration, public administration, environmental science, engineering, or closely related field is preferred.
LICENSES; CERTIFICATES; SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:
A valid California Class C driver’s license and the ability to maintain insurability under the Agency’s vehicle insurance program.
Registration by the State of California as a Professional Engineer is preferred.
FILING DEADLINE:
APPLY ONLINE. This recruitment closes on September 5, 2024. Applications must be completed and submitted electronically. Handwritten applications will not be accepted. A complete job description, online Agency Employment Application, and Supplemental Questionnaire is available online at: www.ieua.org (click on Job Openings).
An Equal Opportunity Employer
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