EXHIBIT 9-A
monterey
peninsula water management district
General Manager
Class
specifications are intended to present a descriptive list of the range of
duties performed by employees in the class. Specifications are not intended to reflect all
duties performed within the job.
definition
To plan, direct, manage and oversee the activities and operations of the Monterey Peninsula Water Management District including administrative services, planning and engineering, water resources and water demand divisions; to coordinate assigned activities with other agencies and organizations; and to provide highly responsible and complex administrative support to the Board of Directors.
supervision received and exercised
Receives policy direction from the Board of Directors.
Exercises direct supervision over management, supervisory, professional, technical and clerical staff.
ESSENTIAL AND MARGINAL FUNCTION STATEMENTS
The following duties are typical for positions in this classification. Any single position may not perform all of these duties and/or may perform similar related duties not listed here:
1. Assume full management responsibility for all District services and activities including water management, planning, environmental mitigation, conservation and restoration programs; recommend and administer policies and procedures.
2. Manage the development and implementation of District goals, objectives, policies, and priorities for each assigned service area.
3. Establish, within District policy, appropriate service and staffing levels; monitor and evaluate the efficiency and effectiveness of customer service delivery methods and procedures; allocate resources accordingly.
4. Plan, direct and coordinate, through subordinate level managers, the District’s work plan; assign projects and programmatic areas of responsibility; review and evaluate work methods and procedures; meet with management staff to identify and resolve problems.
5. Assess and monitor work load, administrative and support systems, and internal reporting relationships; identify opportunities for improvement; direct and implement changes.
6. Prepare agenda and presentations for Board meetings; meet with the Chairman and Vice Chairman; run Board meetings.
7. Review bid packets, scope of work agreements and requests for proposals; execute agreements and contracts.
8. Develop the District’s long-range water supply strategy/plan.
9. Select, train, motivate and evaluate District personnel; provide or coordinate staff training; work with employees to correct deficiencies; implement discipline and termination procedures.
10. Oversee and participate in the development and administration of the District budget; approve the forecast of funds needed for staffing, equipment, materials, and supplies; approve expenditures and implement budgetary adjustments as appropriate and necessary.
11. Explain, justify and defend District programs, policies, and activities; negotiate and resolve sensitive and controversial issues.
12. Represent the Monterey Peninsula Water Management District to elected officials and outside agencies; coordinate District activities with those of other local government organizations.
13. Provide staff assistance to the Board of Directors; serve as Secretary of the Board; participate on a variety of commissions and committees; prepare and present staff reports and other necessary correspondence.
14. Attend and participate in professional group meetings; stay abreast of new trends and innovations in the field of water resources management.
15. Respond to and resolve difficult and sensitive citizen inquiries and complaints.
16. Perform related duties and responsibilities as required.
QUALIFICATIONS
Knowledge of:
Operations, services and activities of a water management district.
Principles and practices of water resources administration.
Principles and practices of program development and administration.
Water supply planning, environmental review, and economics.
Principles of public and community relations.
Management skills to analyze programs, policies and operational needs.
Principles and practices of program development and administration.
Contract administration and negotiation.
Laws, rules, ordinances and legislative processes controlling special agency functions, programs, and operations.
Research, administrative analysis and evaluation methodologies.
Principles and practices of special district budget preparation and administration.
Principles of supervision, training and performance evaluation.
Pertinent Federal, State, and local laws, codes and regulations.
Ability to:
Plan, organize, direct and coordinate the work of lower level staff.
Select, supervise, train and evaluate staff.
Delegate authority and responsibility.
Lead and direct the operations, services and activities of a water management district.
Identify and respond to community issues, concerns and needs.
Develop and administer, departmental goals, objectives, and procedures.
Prepare clear and concise administrative and financial reports.
Collect and analyze data on a variety of topics and prepare comprehensive technical reports and recommendations.
Coordinate the preparation of Board agendas.
Prepare and administer large and complex budgets.
Perform and evaluate complex water resource modeling.
Analyze problems, identify alternative solutions, project consequences of proposed actions and implement recommendations in support of goals.
Research, analyze, and evaluate new customer service delivery methods and techniques.
Interpret and apply Federal, State and local policies, laws and regulations.
Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
Maintain physical condition appropriate to the performance of assigned duties and responsibilities.
Effectively use and apply critical thinking skills.
Experience
and Training Guidelines —- Any combination of experience and training that would
likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical
way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be:
Experience
Six years of increasingly responsible experience in water resources management, including three years of administrative and supervisory responsibility.
Training
Equivalent to a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in public administration, water resources administration, water resources planning.
License or Certificate:
Possession of, or ability to obtain, an appropriate, valid driver’s license.
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