Description

JOB SUMMARY

The Water Resources Manager is a senior-management level professional responsible for strategic policy and programs related to the development and management of water supplies.  They lead all aspects of water resource planning and project development from initial planning and conceptual development through project design and construction.  They interpret laws and formulate recommendations to the General Manager regarding rules, regulations, policies and programs, including local and regional community impacts.  

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Manages the planning, development, implementation, and evaluation of water resource projects
• Assist in reporting surface water diversions to the applicable regulatory agencies and water usage to the groundwater districts
• Oversees the development and implementation of effective practices to ensure responsible development and management of the system’s water supplies.  Applies advanced knowledge of biology, ecology, environmental science, engineering, and/or hydrology to ensure sustainable development of water supply projects
• Applies and interprets local, state and federal laws, and regulatory programs
• Oversees water supply acquisition and leasing program.
• Develops, recommends, and implements Authority policies and procedures.
• Expected to attend meetings both during normal business hours as well as those hosted after hours (groundwater districts, underground water conservation districts, groundwater management districts, regional planning groups)
• Develops relationships within the community as well as with stakeholders, entities and agencies at the local, regional, state, and federal levels
• Identifies potential local, regional, state, and federal partnership opportunities to develop, expand or modify applicable water resource projects
• Identifies and manages emerging regional authority issues associated with water resource projects.
• Communicates complex issues both within the agency as well as to community groups, elected officials, and the general public by acting as spokesperson for CRWA water resources policies, programs and projects
• Assists with managing the Authority’s operating and capital budgets
• Applies negotiation strategies for contract development
• Develops and executes strategic plans in a complex legal, financial, and economic environment.
• Establishes legislative priorities; analyzes and assesses impacts of legislation on the Authority; recommends and drafts proposed legislation; assists in developing strategic plans; works with legislative consultants to communicate the Authority’s positions on legislative bills and budgetary action to public officials, statewide associations, and legislative representatives
• Assist developing and implementing Geographic Information System (GIS)
• Performs other duties as assigned by the General Manager and Assistant General Manager

DECISION MAKING

• The Water Resources Manager is under the direct supervision of the General Manager and Assistant General Manager

Requirements

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor’s Degree in Urban Planning, Engineering, Environmental Science, Biological Science, Geology, or other related fields from an institution accredited by a nationally recognized accrediting agency
• Five years progressive experience in budgeting, management, supervision, design operations and construction of water infrastructure projects including two years of supervising personnel, project development, budgeting water resource development, and public policy
• Able to use word processing, spreadsheet, database, and presentation software
• Valid Class “C” Texas Drivers License consistent with CRWA driving policies
• Ability to successfully pass the required background and drug screening

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Master’s Degree in an appropriate field
• Experience in water resources or environmental/conservation management field
• Direct project management experience

JOB DIMENSIONS

• Contact with internal and external customers, consultants, and stakeholders
• Extensive public interaction with local and regional regulatory entities and stakeholders
• Communicates effectively, verbally and in writing
• May be required to work hours other than the regular schedule including nights and weekends
• Travel to meetings required (travel reimbursement as applicable)

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING CONDITIONS

• Requires visual acuity, speech, and hearing. Subject to sitting for long periods of time
• Working conditions are primarily in an office environment. Frequent field visits may be required
• A multi-tasker in a fast-paced environment
• Regular and predictable attendance is an essential function of the job