This position will provide administrative direction to the activities and operations of the water/wastewater utilities and under a Public Private Partnership (P3); to coordinate review activities with other departments and outside agencies; and to perform a variety of duties relative to assigned areas of responsibility. The incumbent shall be appointed “at-will” and exempt from classified services and serves at the pleasure of the City Manager.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED
Receives direction from the City Manager and provides direction to the staff within the utilities division.

Essential and other important responsibilities and duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:

Essential Functions:

1. Provide analysis and review of the services and activities of the Water and Wastewater Utility operations; ensure that all services and activities adhere to established City policies, procedures and contracts.

2. Possess knowledge of regulatory requirements for Water and Wastewater operations; and coordination with EPA, State Water Resources Control Board, and Regional Water Quality Board.

3. Administer the City’s contract with its P3 partner (Rialto Water Services) and their subcontractor Veolia, and oversee the contamination clean-up of the Rialto Basin.

4. Direct preparation, development and evaluation of technical studies, including review of technology, analyze and determine necessary actions. Ensure efficient planning and management of contracts including fiscal management.

5. Participate in the shared development and provide ongoing oversight of a thorough Capital Improvement Program that ensures the long term viability of the City’s utility through the partnership with Rialto Water Services

6. Monitor and evaluate the efficiency and effectiveness of service delivery methods and procedures; identify and deficiencies needing corrective action.

7. Review professional civil engineering designs for water and wastewater utility projects utilizing a variety of computer software programs; review detailed calculations and computations; review the adequacy and accuracy of computations, preliminary layouts and design work from field and survey data.

8. Direct and review preparation or examination of public and private engineering plans, specifications, designs, cost estimates and legal descriptions for a variety of construction and maintenance projects.

9. Oversee the development, management and ongoing review of the utility and operations budget., including the shared budget that is established through the concession agreement.

10. Perform and/or review the required coordination activities with other departments and outside agencies and organizations to ensure the long term operational needs to meet long term objectives and goals.

11. Review water and wastewater plant and equipment maintenance schedules and repairs.

12. Review and assist in the development of long and short term plans for water production and distribution facilities and water management to meet the growing needs of the service area.

13. Ensure that federal and state regulations regarding water quality and wastewater discharge are met.

14. Represent the City of Rialto/Rialto Utility Authority in professional group meetings; stay abreast of new trends and innovations in the field of water and wastewater operations, including in the areas of energy efficiency and environmental sustainability

15. Respond to and resolve difficult and sensitive citizen inquiries and complaints.

16. Assist with the preparation of federal and state grant and loan applications.

17. Oversee Utility Department administrative and support staff

18. Coordinate with City consultants in support of the Utility Department

19. Perform related duties and responsibilities as required.

Experience and Training Guidelines
Minimum requirements as a condition of hire:
Experience:
ten to fifteen years of progressively responsible civil engineering experience.

Training:
Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in civil engineering, public administration, or a related field.

Licenses and Certifications:
Desirable Special Requirement: Registration as a Professional Engineer in the State of California. Possession of a State of California driver's license.Application Procedure:
A City application form and supplemental questionnaire (if applicable) MUST be submitted and received by the closing date. Please apply online at www.yourrialto.com. All other employment inquiries can be directed to The City of Rialto, Human Resources Department. 246 S. Willow, Rialto, CA 92376. Telephone: (909) 820-2540.

Selection Process:
Candidates must clearly demonstrate through their application material that they meet the employment standards outlined above. All properly completed applications will be reviewed, and the most appropriately qualified individuals will be invited to continue in the selection process. Examinations for the positions may consist of any combination of written, performance, and oral exams to evaluate the applicant's skills, training, and experience for the position. Successful applicants will be placed on an eligibility list. The City may also merge lists. The selected candidate(s) must successfully complete pre-employment clearances which may include a physical, drug screen, and fingerprinting.

Veterans Preference Credit Eligibility:
Veterans of the armed forces, who have been discharged or released from active duty under conditions other than dishonorable (Government Code: 18540.4), shall receive an additional five (5) points to their final examination score for ranking purposes only. This preference will apply only to the first appointment to any regular full-time City appointment. A copy of your valid DD214 must be submitted on or before the final filing date in order to be eligible for Veterans Preference Credit. For more information, please see the City's Veteran's Preference Policy.

E-Verify:
The City of Rialto is an E-Verify employer. E-Verify is an internet based system operated by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) in partnership with the Social Security Administration (SSA) that allows participating employers to electronically verify the employment eligibility of newly hired employees in the United States.

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