Deputy Director of Water Resources

JOB SUMMARY

The Deputy Director for Water Resources is responsible for both ongoing water resource programs and implementation of the Integrated Water Resources Plan, protection of Greeley Water Rights and leading strategic water resources initiatives. Ongoing source water management and operations, water resource administration and state reporting, conservation programs, non-potable raw water system operations, dich company relations, regional water resource stake holding, Colorado River monitoring, and watershed health are all under the direction of the Water Resources Deputy Director.

EXPERIENCE, KNOWLEDGE, and SKILLS

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering, environmental engineering, water resources, agricultural economics or related field from an accredited college or universitySix (6) years of experience in water resources administration, planning and development including experience in complex negotiations, conflict management & resolution strategies, and experience with Colorado Water Law. ORPossession of any equivalent combination of education, training, or experienceANDValid Colorado driver license and good driving record

PREFERRED:(3) or more years of experience in water resource planning and management experience for a municipal water system(1) or more years of experience with water rights in the Poudre and Big Thompson River basins(2) or more years of experience in the acquisition, purchase and sale of water rights in Colorado

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, and ABILITIES:to communicate effectively verbally and by telephone, text and virtual meeting toolsin effective situational leadership and time managementto communicate complex concepts in writing, and ability to write to the specific intended audience.to develop and implement policies in a clear and understandable mannerto develop relationships with people and agencies that will enhance the water resource functionto perform detailed analysis of available water resources and coordinate with projected needsto evaluate organizational activities and make recommendations based upon critical analysisto comprehend and make inferences from written materialto work independently and within a team environmentto build and maintain strong relationships with community, employees, and other agenciesto coordinate and direct the activities of professional, technical, and administrative support staffto negotiate, coordinate, and administer a variety of agreements for a variety of consulting servicesSkill in integrating and synthesizing others’ viewpoints to build alignment of diverse perspectives to achieve resultsSkill in public speaking and public relations methods to convey, persuade, negotiate, and mediate issuesSkill in interpreting oral, written, mathematical and technical information and data dealing with complex abstract and concrete variables to identify, analyze, and solve practical management problems of considerable difficulty such as prioritization of citywide initiatives, programs, and processesSkill with systems thinking to see interdependent relationships and recognize multiple causes and effects of community issues, to anticipate the consequences of policy decisions, and to community and organizational resourcesSkills with cultural competence to effectively interact, work, and develop meaningful relationships with people of diverse identities, perspectives, and cultural backgroundsAbility to develop and implement Citywide goals, policies, and strategic plansAbility to assess current programs and practices for equitable outcomesAbility to establish and maintain effective working relationships with businesses, financial institutions, coworkers, department heads, officials, customers, regulatory agencies, and the publicAbility to use an equity lens and framework to create inclusive, diverse, and safe workplaces and community programsAbility to assess alternatives in terms of their financial, revenue, social, environmental, and strategic advantages and disadvantages and propose solutions

TRAVEL:Approximately 15% travel is required, almost all of which is in NoCO within the Greeley water system

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: (Duties & Responsibilities)Develops, implements, and monitors budget, goals, and objectives, which includes decisions and commitments that involve large expenditures of funds and have significant impact not only on the City organization but also on the community as a whole;

guides, coordinates, performs and reviews technical researchcoaches and develops a team of engaged and high performing supervisors and managerscollaborates, and defines work programs that lead to operational excellence, including the implementation of performance metrics and measurements of program success.Directs and provides management support for all assigned divisionsSupports the development of SMART goals for all water resource team members and monitor the teams use of goals through the performance review process. Applies principles, techniques, theories, and methods of public administration by using broad statements of program objectives, government regulations, and City operating practices and policiesDevelops new programs and concepts thorough extensive analysis and interpretations of previously unevaluated factsMaintains frequent contact with City administrative staff, officials, organization representatives, other governmental agencies, and non-City personnel to give and obtain information and gain concurrence and cooperationeffectively with other professionals, contractors, property owners, and the general publicconcerns, issues, or disputes among water operations teams.schedules, assigns, and supervises the work of subordinates.performance and provides leadership and training opportunities in a manner conducive to full performance and high morale.and monitors program operational budget and review capital improvement project budgets.Interacts with City employees and the public in a timely, accurate and effective manner.Works collaboratively with the Water & Sewer Senior Management Team to develop and guide organizational culture, and to update strategic planning to meet the regulation and the organization’s needs.Performs other duties, as assigned.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

Organize, prioritize and delegate assignments to team membersHire, train, motivate, coach and develop employeesEvaluate employee performance and aide in SMART goals settingHold employees accountable for assigned task and goalsProvide timely and constructive feedbackProvide training opportunities with a focus on employee developmentResolve conflicts and complaintsAnalyze information and processes and develop more effective or efficient processesEstablish and achieve business and financial objectivesEnsure compliance with safety procedures

WORK ENVIRONMENT and PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Work Environment: Employee is subject to working alone, with groups, facilitating conflict resolution and/or attending meetingsMay be required to conduct business in alternate locations within City buildings or field sites, sometimes in formal settingsMay be required to work extended hours in the evening, holidays, or weekends in response to emergencies or in support of project deadlines. Frequent interruptions and be required to manage competing priorities with inflexible deadlinesFrequent participation in meetingsFrequent contact occurs with employees and the public, in person and on the telephoneFrequently is required to sit and talk or hear customersAbility to manage competing priorities with frequent interruptions and an expected high level of accuracy in work is expectedPhysical Requirements:Vision enough to read maps, layouts, water documents and other visual aids; and to interpret computer screens and complete work assignments; specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focusManual dexterity to operate a personal computer and related equipmentMobility enough to access water resource measurements in rough terrain such as farm/fields/ditch banksHearing and speech enough to communicate with other agencies, water users, developers, City administrative staff, contractors, property owners, Division staff, and the general publicMobility to inspect work sites for compliance with plans and specifications

EOE Statement: The City of Greeley provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

ADA Statement: We are committed to an inclusive and barrier-free search process, and will provide accommodation, as needed, to those who request assistance through the ADA Coordinator at HR@Greeleygov.com..

Conditions of Employment: The City of Greeley is an at-will employer. Employees and the City may terminate employment at any time for any or no reason. Candidates must successfully complete all pre-employment screenings and employment eligibility verification. Pre-employment screenings include a drug test, a background and national sex offender search, a motor vehicle record search, and for some positions, a physical demands evaluation. For more information about City policies and practices during the recruitment process, including but not limited to EOE, Reasonable Accommodation, and pre-employment screenings, please visit our career page HERE.