Water Resource Operations Manager

Salary Range:    $100,000 - $140,000 Annually
 
Benefits: This position is benefits eligible. Please view our benefits guide here.

Job Summary:  

The City of Greeley is seeking a Water Resource Operations Manager to join the Water Resources division of the Water and Sewer Department.  Under the direction of the Deputy Director of Water Resources, the Water Resource Operations Manager will oversee the operation and management of Greeley’s raw water supplies.  The successful incumbent in this role will assist with all major water resource efforts, including implementation of the Water Master Plan which includes water supply planning for an aquifer storage and recovery (ASR) project, reservoir operations, and non-potable system expansion.  This role manages professional and technical personnel, and specialized consultants in performing complex, highly specialized studies, including water rights analyses, strategic planning, and raw water supply analysis.  The Water Resource Operations Manager will represent the City’s interests in critical negotiations with ditch companies, agricultural businesses, developers, neighboring municipalities, and other entities throughout the region, and will lead efforts to optimize water supply utilization through data analysis and modeling.

Experience, Knowledge, Skills:

Minimum Requirements

•    Bachelor of Sciences degree in water resources, sustainability, engineering, natural resource economics, watershed science, or similarly related field.
•    Seven (7) or more years of experience in water resource planning, processes, procedures, and administration (in Colorado preferred) 
•    Seven (7) or more years of experience in contract development and management.
•    Seven (7) or more years of experience with complex statistical, economic, and hydrologic analyses of water rights.
•    Must have knowledge of Colorado Water Law (water rights and administration) and decree accounting.

Preferred

•    Master of Science, Masters of Public Administration, or Masters level environmental or legal studies. 
•    Water resource planning and management experience for a Colorado municipal water system. 
•    Two (2) or more years of experience with water rights in the Poudre and Big Thompson River basins.
•    Four (4) or more years of experience  in contract negotiation and settlement.
•    Four (4) or more years of experience  with project management.
•    Four (4) or more years of experience  with decree accounting, operations models, and AWAS software.
•    Four (4) or more years of experience  reading water court resumes and representing an entity as an applicant or opposer in water court cases.
•    Four (4) or more years of experience with large water portfolios and complex water systems.
•    Four (4) or more years of experience  with public representation and engagement.
•    Two (2) or more years of experience in management of people.     
•    A combination of related education and experience that will result in a candidate successfully performing the essential functions of the job may be considered by the                 hiring authority.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

•    Knowledge of Colorado Water Law (water rights and administration) and decree accounting.
•    Intermediate to advanced proficiency in using Microsoft Office 365, including Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Teams, and other software, and the ability to learn and experiment         with new software and systems.
•    Proficiency in using blueprints, schematics, and other visual aids.
•    Ability to manage multiple projects concurrently.
•    Ability to present in Board meetings; including the City of Greeley Water and Sewer Board, various ditch boards, and other entities. 
•    Ability to develop strong professional relationships with people and agencies that will enhance the water resource function.
•    Ability to communicate effectively verbally in face-to-face and one-to-one setting, using a telephone, text, online meeting, Teams functions and in person.
•    Ability to comprehend and make inferences from a variety of written, numerical, and financial material  including but not limited to meeting minutes, engineering reports,         water rights decrees and legal analysis.
•    Ability to work independently, utilizes resources when needed and work effectively in a team environment.
•    Interact with city employees and the public in an effective and professional manner.
•    Ability to organize work and complete work in a timely manner with Inflexible deadlines.
•    Knowledge of the business and organizational structure of Colorado municipalities. 
•    Collaboration skills, including the ability to work with others from different areas and backgrounds to reach a common goal. 
•    Interpersonal skills, including the ability to facilitate interaction, communication, and teamwork between others
•    Oral, written, and listening communication skills, including the ability to accurately interpret what others are saying and convey messages, information, concepts, and                 details accurately and clearly.
•    Organizational skills, including the ability to set and meet goals and deadlines, manage appointments, create schedules, coordinate and facilitate meetings, and make              decisions. 
•    Ability to work under pressure, manage multiple concurrent and competing tasks and responsibilities, and adapt to changing priorities while maintaining personal                     effectiveness.
•    Ability to prioritize work, meet deadlines, and stay on task when completing special projects and daily assignments.
•    Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and reliable professional judgment, as well as collaboratively with a team to achieve desired results.
•    Ability to maintain a strong work ethic, positive problem-solving attitude, and enthusiasm for the work performed.
•    Ability to self-start and take initiative in completing daily tasks and special projects.
•    Ability to focus on activities that have the greatest impact on meeting work commitments.
•    Ability to establish and maintain partnerships with a variety of internal and external constituencies.
•    Ability to communicate and work effectively with individuals from diverse backgrounds, cultures, and ages.
•    Ability to navigate a complex political environment.
•    Analytical and problem-solving skills, including the ability to examine and summarize data and trends in order to resolve issues and produce results.
•    Critical thinking skills, including the ability to identify problems, questions, and assumptions; establish significance; and understand logical connections between ideas.
•    Research skills, including the ability to utilize a variety of tools to ask questions, gather information, and review, analyze, and interpret data. 
•    Ability to qualitatively and quantitatively analyze and synthesize complex business information.
•    Knowledge of employee management principles and best practices.
•    Knowledge of organizational effectiveness and operations management principles and best practices.
•    Employee management, supervision, and team building skills, including the ability to train and coach others, communicate effectively, manage conflict, reward good                 behavior, and establish and maintain accountability. 
•    Conflict management skills, including the ability to remain impartial, get disparate and adverse parties to reach consensus, and negotiate amicable resolutions in order to         maintain cohesion and cooperation.
•    Leadership skills, including the ability to effectively manage various personalities and persuade others to take particular courses of action. 
•    Ability to influence change through a collaborative and inclusive style.
•    Ability to lead and motivate others, including those who may be outside your immediate sphere of influence.
•    Project management skills, including the ability to organize data and materials, solve problems, negotiate with others to reach a common objective, communicate                    information and changes, adapt to shifting priorities, manage conflict, and meet deadlines.

Essential Functions:

•    Works with both inside and outside agencies to utilize Greeley's complex water supplies to maximize yields, optimize exchanges and reuse, coordinate with Treatment               Facilities to manage water quality and minimize spills from storage, within legal and institutional constraints.
•    Supports data-driven solutions, leveraging available data sources and quantitative analysis to optimize water supply utilization, resiliency, efficiency, and return on leased         supplies.  
•    Increases use of data-driven technologies and processes to optimize the use of a complex portfolio of water resource under a variety of variable and uncertain conditions.
•    Anticipates future needs for the water resource administration and operations function and coordinating resources to respond timely.  
•    Resolves disputes and implements solutions with other water users, interest groups, and administrative and regulatory agencies. Must be able to defend position in a              contentious atmosphere.
•    Provides support and guidance to staff and consultants regarding water court change of use applications, statements of opposition engineering, water rights adjudication,       and substitute water supply plans.  Coordinates  the same with City Attorney’s office staff.
•    Represents the City of Greeley on various ditch boards, planning committees, and regional groups.
•    Implements the Greeley Water and Sewer Board’s water resource policies and plans and makes recommendations for policy improvements as deemed necessary.
•    Makes presentations and recommendations to the Deputy Director, Water and Sewer Board, Council and Staff on long-and short-term planning projects and economic             feasibility of proposed planning projects.
•    Contributes to updating the Integrated Water Resource Plan and support adaptive management under the plan’s guidance.
•    Leads and manages advanced water resource, hydrological, system and operational analysis and environmental, economic, and related engineering activities affecting               water supply project development with other divisions and outside agencies.
•    Collaborates with the Deputy Director of Water Resources to provide for the inclusion of water resource development project budgets and needs within the 10-year Water       Enterprise capital plan. Works with team to ensure water resource CIP prioritization is data driven and focused on goals and measurable outcomes.
•    Works with State and Federal agencies to plan and implement environmental plans, such as in-stream flows, headgate bypass flow measurement structures, CPW 122.2            Wildlife Mitigation plans and wildfire mitigation. 
•    Develops, implements, and supports the communication of policies and concepts in a clear and understandable manner both written and verbal.
•    Evaluates staff work quality, opportunities for training and skill development, and provide periodic performance reviews; sets clear expectations for team members, provide      feedback, coaching, training, and mentorship where appropriates
•    Coordinates water resource planning activities with other Water and Sewer department, division, and outside agencies when applicable.  
•    Develops strong professional relationships with people and agencies that will enhance the water resource function.
•    Communicates effectively verbally in face-to-face and one-to-one setting, using a telephone, online meetings, and in person.
•    Comprehends and make inferences from a variety of written, numerical, and financial material. This includes engineering reports and legal analysis. 
•    Works well independently, utilizes resources when needed, and works effectively within a team environment.
•    Interacts with city employees and the public in an effective and professional manner.
•    Evaluates organizational activities and makes recommendations based upon data and analysis.
•    Delegates or creates Standard Operating Procedures (SOP’s) for daily, monthly, and annual needs of the departments
•    Establishes a cadence of routine meetings with direct reports and the full team to ensure effective communications, regular updates to prioritization, and regular                      discussions about goals and performance.

Supervisory Responsibilities:
•    Organizes and delegates assignments to team members.
•    Hires, trains, motivates, and coaches employees.
•    Evaluates employee performance and sets goals.
•    Holds employees accountable for assigned task and goals.
•    Provides timely and constructive feedback.
•    Provides training opportunities with a focus on employee development.
•    Resolves conflicts and complaints.
•    Analyzes information and processes and develops more effective or efficient processes.
•    Establishes and achieves business and financial objectives.
•    Ensures compliance with safety procedures.

Travel:  Approximately 10 - 20% travel may be required.

Work Environment:

•    Safe to minimal hazards that are typically found in general office environment where there is rarely little or no exposure to injury or accident.
•    Primarily a professional office environment with public contact.
•    Frequent interruptions and inflexible deadlines.
•    Extended periods at a fixed workstation.
•    Occasional fieldwork at water treatment plants and within the watershed.

Physical Requirements:

•    Minimal physical effort typically found in clerical work. Primarily sedentary; may occasionally lift and carry light objects.
•    Walk and/or stand as needed.
•    Extended periods of time spent at a fixed workstation.
•    Fieldwork at water treatment plants and within the watershed.
•    Communication skills sufficient to convey information via telephone and in person.
•    Vision sufficient to interpret computer screens and documents to complete work assignments.
•    Hearing sufficient to record minutes of meeting and perform routine office tasks.
•    Manual dexterity sufficient to accurately input, retrieve and verify work assignments.
•    Remain in a sitting position for extended periods of time.

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. We provide accommodations for applicants requesting accommodation through the search process such as alternative formats of this posting.  Individuals with disabilities in need of accommodations throughout the search process should contact the ADA Coordinator at: HR@Greeleygov.com .

Conditions of Employment: 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. 

Salary : $100,000 - $140,000