Water Resources Director

Under supervision of the Village Manager performs a variety of duties and activities supporting The Village’s water rights and water conservation functions for the Village of Ruidoso.   This position is responsible for watershed management along with water rights permits and water rights accounting, and performs research on water resources and water conservation.  This position is also responsible for the annual Water Audit along with implementing the Village’s Water Conservation Plan, goals and objectives. This position is exempt from FLSA.

Job Summary
Under limited supervision, develops, manages, and directs all aspects of planning documents related to the Water Conservation Plan, Water Development Plan, and Source Water Protection Plan. Performs administrative functions related to watershed management and protection activities and the Village’s water rights portfolio including permits and water rights conditions, in conjunction with a variety of water policies and water resources projects. This position is also responsible for water resource planning initiatives including but not limited to, water conservation including groundwater and surface water and integrated regional water management; developing and implementing policies to optimize water resources; developing and updating long-range water resources plans, and facilitating and implementing recommendations. Responsible for watershed management including oversight of projects, policy and management in the Village of Ruidoso and surrounding watershed. This Director is also the liaison for the Village for water quality standards, and compliance with the Safe Drinking Water Act, Clean Water Act, National Environmental Policy Act, and Endangered Species Act. Works closely with the WQCC, EPA, New Mexico Office of the State Engineer (OSE) and other Water Quality Bureaus. 

• Manages activities and implements decisions regarding the Village’s Water rights portfolio and the Village’s water development plan, including water rights administration and accounting, water rights permitting, acquisition of leased and/or purchased water rights, water rights lease and payment agreements, treated effluent contracts, water reuse programs, water conservation programs and environmental regulations and compliance as related to water rights administration. 
• Manages the Source Water Protection Plan, Water Development Plan and implementation of the Water Conservation Plan including annual reporting to the Office of the State Engineer.  This requires collection and input of data on a monthly basis into the AWWA Water Audit Software. Such data will be analyzed in conjunction with our overall water conservation plan and reported annually to the OSE.
• Oversee a water conservation program, compliance and public outreach functions.
• Directs water diversion strategy, respective to the Village’s water right portfolio, snowpack and precipitation predictions, and planned or emergency infrastructure improvements.
• Oversee compliance with conditions of approval related to approved water permits and maintain the five-year accounting of water rights, updated on a monthly basis and periodically reconciled with the OSE.
• Conducts the Grindstone Balancing report. 
• Manages technical and policy research on water quantity and quality. Oversees and leads document preparation for internal and external use, such as reports, resolutions, ordinances, policy recommendations, fiscal impact reports, professional service contracts, grant applications, permit applications, request for proposals (RFP’s) agreements and other contracts, water storage contracts, return flow plans, and memorandums of understanding. 
• Provides professional and technical expertise to Village Manager, Village Departments to analyze recommend, and implement water resource-related water supply activities and policies pursuant to the Village of Ruidoso interests and Council directives.
• Presents updates and recommendations on water resource and water conservation policy, projects, and activities to the Village Manager, Village Council and the community. 
• Coordinates with local, state and federal agencies, boards, committees, advisory groups and other organizations, stakeholders and authorities on water resource management and conservation strategies.  Develops and maintains cooperative working relationships with other governmental and regulatory agencies and various public and private groups. 
• Establishes, manages and tracks water resource and water conservation budgets, pursues funding, coordinates fiscal agent duties, and implements Village financial goals. 
• Oversees and provides input in the development of the water audit, enforcement and conservation public outreach programs. 
• Coordinates water resources and conservation goals and functions to form a balanced and effective water operating system and program.
• Obtains reviews, analyzes and interprets water quality data and assists the Public Works Department and recommends, and maintains practices required to determine and/or improve water quantity and quality delivered to customers.  
• Researches and reviews current and developing federal, state and local water quality laws, regulations, and programs to determine potential impact on the Village.
• Prepares compliance reports and correspondence to government agencies; may serve as a liaison to federal, state and local water quality regulatory authorities. 
• Responsible to be the liaison for the Village with State and Federal agencies regarding State & Federal Water Quality and other environmental regulations including but not limited to the Clean Water Act, Safe Water Drinking Act, National Environmental Policy Act, and Endangered Species Act. Oversees NPDES permitting and compliance.
• Proactively participates and represents Village’s interests on regional, state, and local organizations dealing with water management and protection.
• Plans and coordinates watershed enhancement projects.
• Coordinates source water protection activities with stakeholders in watershed. 
• Report monthly to the Village Manager and to the Village Council if requested on the status of the Water Conservation Plan, Water Development Plan, Source Water Protection Plan, water rights purchases and conditions of permits.  A report will be made to the Village Manager and possibly the Village Council on the status and progress of these plans. 
• Directs and supervises the Water Utility GIS program.

• Assists and works cooperatively with Public Works Department Staff on projects.
• Attends safety meetings and assists Production Manager with safety practices and procedures. 
• Assists and supports other Village departments when needed.
• Ensures that any on-the job injury is reported immediately and followed up with appropriate forms and actions.
• Ensure compliance with all Village of Ruidoso policies and procedures including but not limited to Procurement, IT, Personnel Manual, Safety Manual etc. 
• Reports any suspected fraud and/or abuse to the Village Manager/HR Director
• The above statements are not a complete list of all responsibilities and duties performed by employees in this job.  As a condition of employment, employees are required to perform other related duties and special projects as assigned.

• Bachelor's Degree in any of the following preferred: Environmental Science, Hydrology, Hydrogeology, Water Resource, or Physical Science from an accredited college or university plus four (4) years of relevant experience. Any combination of education from an accredited college or university in a related field such as Business, Statistics and Environmental Science or GIS and/or direct experience in this occupation totaling six (8) years may substitute for the required education and experience.
• Four (4) years of professional management experience in water resources program administration including experience and knowledge of excel spreadsheets used to maintain water rights accounting. 
• Five years’ experience as a supervisor and/or management position required. 
• Extensive knowledge of current approaches and technologies related to water rights management, water and natural resources management, municipal utilities, and policy development. 
• Must be able to pass criminal history checks
• Must be willing to take and pass a drug/alcohol test and comply with agency “Drug Free” Policy.
• Must possess and maintain valid New Mexico motor vehicle operator’s permit of appropriate classification and endorsement as required.  Must agree to maintain a satisfactory MVR and minimum requirement of insurability as required by law.  MVR background checks will be conducted by the Village.  

• Ability to maintain physical condition and stamina appropriate to the performance of assigned duties and responsibilities which may include sitting, standing, or walking for extended periods of time, driving or riding in vehicles and perform other duties as assigned.
• Occasional pushing, pulling, lifting and/or moving up to 50 pounds.
• Occasional squatting or bending required.

• Ability to drive, occasionally long distances.
• May work a fairly irregular schedule, long hours, weekends, and holidays.
• May be called when needed.
• Noise level could be moderate to loud in work environment.

• Normal travel - ability to travel for activities such as meetings, classes, and workshops in and out of the area.
• Must be able to travel by air as needed to attend training, conferences, and related activities.
• Overnight travel as required.

• Skill in communicating in person, in writing

• Ability to work in stressful environment and deal effectively with stress. 
• Ability to perform duties and adapt to flexible work schedules as established by management.
• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships; manage time and resources effectively; balance demands of multiple tasks and projects; initiate and complete long-term projects; effectively communicate orally and in writing; work independently and administer program areas with minimal supervision.
• Ability to prepare and oversee the budget processes and preparation, personal computers, word processing and spreadsheet applications and power point; and public speaking/communication methods. 
• Ability to balance a variety of duties, prioritize, and meet deadlines including analyzing problems, particularly overseeing multiple projects simultaneously while meeting respective deadline.
• Ability to organize and set priorities and prepare and deliver presentations. 
• Possess demonstrated ability of personal computer operations within a Windows Microsoft environment, including a thorough knowledge and understanding with Excel, Word, and Outlook.
• Ability to make fair and concise decisions. 
• Ability to understand complex statutes, regulations, guidelines, and procedures.
• Ability to establish and maintain routine working relationships with citizens, contractors, and employees. 

• Any position that lists a minimum qualification for education level and/or license/certification will require the applicant to provide proof of documentation if selected for hire into the position.
• In the event of an emergency, employees are required to work to provide for the safety and well-being of the public, including the delivery and restoration of vital services.
• This job description is subject to change as the needs of the Village and Department change or the requirements of this position change.

Salary : $66,290 - $95,458