Description
The County of San Diego, Department of Public Works is seeking résumés from exceptionally qualified individuals for the position of:
LUEG Program Manager - Watershed Protection Program Manager
The Watershed Protection Program Manager (PM) will report directly to the Deputy Director, Land Development Division, Department of Public Works. The PM will set the vision and strategy for the Watershed Protection Program, as well as manage day-to-day operations. This includes development of long-term funding strategies, oversight of the program’s five-year financial forecast and two-year operational budget, development and implementation of program priorities and strategies. In addition, the PM will act as the County’s primary liaison with other public and private entities, including coordination with regional stakeholders, municipalities, and regulatory agencies.
The PM will be responsible for providing leadership and oversight of critical functions in the Watershed Protection Program to meet water quality regulations, including:
- Conducting extensive water quality monitoring and scientific studies, interpreting the results and formulating associated action plans.
- Public outreach, education and incentive programs to encourage pollution prevention actions in the community; watershed planning and regulatory reporting.
- Managing development, design and construction of over $50 million in water quality improvement green infrastructure projects.
- Conducting stormwater code compliance inspections.
- Supporting land development project reviews for stormwater regulatory compliance.
Click here to view the job brochure including the duties and requirements for this position.
The ideal candidate will possess a professional history that demonstrates the following necessary leadership competencies and experience:
- Expertise in environmental issues relating to stormwater regulations, stormwater requirements for construction and development, erosion control, as well as principles of code enforcement and watershed planning.
- Extensive experience managing multi-faceted environmental programs and demonstrated success navigating complex regulatory compliance challenges.
- Ability to read and comprehend materials such as contracts, ordinances, legislation, policy and procedures, directives, and manuals.
- Skilled in Budget and fiscal management principals, practices, and methods.
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with public agencies, government and elected officials, non-governmental and community- based organizations, contractors and consultants, management, County employees, private enterprises, and the general public representing diverse cultures and backgrounds.
- Demonstrates strong teamwork and collaboration skills and the ability to help others learn interpersonal skills.
- Recognizes strengths and weaknesses of others and how to best manage staff.
- Understands multiple perspectives, agendas, and goals of the division; views politics as necessary and useful to the organization; and relates to a wide range of styles and personalities of staff and various stakeholders.
Complete the online application at: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/sdcounty/jobs/4690695/lueg-program-manager-24031510u?keywords=LUEG%20P&pagetype=jobOpportunitiesJobs
Requirements
Minimum Requirements:
Five (5) years of experience that demonstrates the ability to perform the essential functions of the classification which must include two (2) years of management or supervision, AND a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university, or certified equivalency for foreign studies, OR, a combination of experience and/or education as stated above.
Notes: A master's or doctoral degree from an accredited U.S. college or university, or a certified foreign studies equivalency, may substitute for up to one (1) year of the required experience. Note:
Qualifying experience will include CAO Staff Officer or Project Manager experience that involves leading projects.
