Sonoma Water Assistant General Manager Environmental Resources - Promotional

Sonoma Water Assistant General Manager Environmental Resources - Promotional

THIS RECRUITMENT IS PROMOTIONAL ONLY. YOU MUST PRESENTLY BE A FULL- OR PART-TIME REGULAR OR PROBATIONARY COUNTY OF SONOMA, COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION, SONOMA COUNTY FAIRGROUNDS, OR SONOMA COUNTY WATER AGENCY EMPLOYEE IN ORDER TO APPLY FOR THIS POSITION.

The Sonoma County Water Agency (Sonoma Water) has requested a department promotional certification to fill a Sonoma Water Assistant General Manager - Environmental Resources position. Qualified County employees who wish to be considered for future positions should consider applying to this recruitment. This employment list may also be used to fill future full-time or part-time positions as they occur during the active status of the list. The formal title for this position is Water Agency Assistant General Manager.

Responsibilities

The Sonoma Water Assistant General Manager – Environmental Resources position will serve as an ex-officio executive director of the ERPA, supporting ERPA to meet regulatory timelines during the Potter Valley Project decommissioning process.

Manage ERPA board meetings and community engagement efforts, and policies set forth by the ERPA Board of Directors; support community engagement, policy development, regulatory oversight and overall governance management.

Manage the Environmental Resources division, supervise internal staff, meet environmental regulatory requirements, manage the newly issued Russian River Biological Opinion, and address environmental compliance, public health and safety needs.

Lead legislative outreach and coordination with stakeholders, budget management of the joint power authority, and budget oversight of Environmental Resource Division staffing / projects.

Other responsibilities include strategic oversight of Environmental Resources Division operations, directing work of ERPA consultants and stakeholders, coordinating ERPA communications, administration, regulatory compliance, and legislative programs; oversee the Environmental Resources Budget; assist the Water Agency General Manager in managing and directing the activities of Sonoma Water; attend internal and external meetings and work with the Sonoma Water executive committee to move organizational priorities forward and advocate for ERPA needs.

Qualifications

Extensive experience with the Potter Valley Project, Russian River Biological Opinion, Russian River and Eel River stakeholders, environmental compliance and regulatory landscape, and Sonoma Water regulatory requirements.

Strong communication skills, ability to motivate staff and lead by example, and dedication to serving the community.

Extensive experience with water & wastewater regulatory bodies; demonstrated ability to maintain compliance with various permits and interact with stakeholders and regulators.

Demonstrated leadership experience and ability to adapt to changing and challenging situations.

Application submissions require the Supplemental Questionnaire to be completed. Responses to supplemental questions will be scored using position-specific criteria. Provide specific and detailed responses of a reasonable length. Do not respond with generic statements such as “See Resume.”

Additional Information

A background investigation is required prior to employment. Reference information will not be made available to applicants.

Other requirements, such as successful completion of a physical exam or drug screen, may apply depending on duties.

Applications are accepted online at www.yourpath2sonomacounty.org. Paper applications may be submitted by person, fax, email, or mail. All applications must be RECEIVED by the deadline stated in the job announcement.

County of Sonoma is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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