Director of Operations



Job Details

Director of Operations
Employer

Helix Water District

Salary

$147,024.00 - $187,644.00 Annually

Location

El Cajon, CA

Job Type

Full time

Job Number

2016-23

Department

Operations

Opening Date

08/30/2016

The Position

Director of Operations is an exempt, executive management-level classification and is responsible for the district's operations and maintenance departments.  This position plans, organizes and administers the district's various preventative maintenance programs, including construction, new services, valve maintenance, equipment and fleet maintenance, material storage and warehousing. The Director of Operations also manages the district's safety, disaster preparedness and risk and liability management programs; coordinates activities with other departments, governmental agencies and other outside organizations; and provides technical and administrative staff assistance.

Overview of Responsibilities

Develops and implements department goals and objectives in accordance with the district's strategic plan and capital improvement plan and enforces operating policies and procedures.
 
Provides general direction to department supervisors and managers and coordinates all issues needing board approval or policy direction for the department.
 
Plans and assigns work activities, projects and programs; directs maintenance of pipelines, pump stations, water tanks and other district facilities; reviews and evaluates work products, methods and procedures.
 
Develops and administers the department budget; coordinates and directs the preparation of forecasts for staffing, equipment, material and supply needs with management; monitors and approves expenditures.
 
Negotiates, procures and administers services, materials and construction contracts with outside contractors and vendors; coordinates the resolution of problems and complaints.
 
Directs and participates in the preparation, development and evaluation of technical studies, reports and analyses related to maintenance department activities; analyzes and evaluates study results.
 
Participates in the selection and evaluation of staff; supervises, trains, motivates coaches, counsels and disciplines assigned staff; develops and maintains work performance standards and expectations.

Assumes responsibility for safety training of all staff; enforces safety regulations and accident reporting requirements; implements hazardous materials control procedures.
 
Attends and makes presentations at board meetings and represents the district at public community meetings and professional meetings as required.
 
Responds to major emergencies as part of the district's Emergency Operation Plan.
 
Serves as a member of committees as assigned.
 
May perform duties of acting general manager when assigned, as needed.

Qualifications

Qualified candidates will have training and experience substantially equivalent to graduation from a four-year college or university with a degree in civil engineering, public administration, business administration, or closely related field.  Candidates will have seven years of related experience in the maintenance and operation of a water distribution system including at least four years of supervisory and administrative experience. 

A valid State of California State Water Resources Control Board Water Distribution Operator Certificate, Grade 5 (D5), or ability to obtain within five years.

A valid Class C California driver's license and ability to maintain insurability under the district's vehicle insurance policy.
 

Application Process

To be considered for the Director of Operations position, please complete and submit an online employment application and supplemental questionnaire.  Resumes are not accepted in lieu of online application.  For more information about Helix Water District and a complete job description, please visit www.hwd.com.

 

Helix Water District offers a comprehensive benefit package including medical, dental, vision, life insurance and paid time off.  

For a more detailed overview of our benefit summary, please visit http://hwd.com/employee-benefits/.

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Instructions for completing the supplemental questionnaire: Responses to the questions below will be used to determine your eligibility to advance in the recruitment. Please do not type "see resume" or "see application." Be advised you will be "timed out" of this page after 30 minutes. Please save your work continuously. I understand the guidelines above.
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Do you have a minimum of seven years of experience in the operation, maintenance and construction of a water utility, or closely related field?
  • Yes
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Do you have at least four years of increasingly responsible supervisory and administrative experience in the operation, maintenance and construction of a water utility, or closely related field?
  • Yes
  • No
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Do you have a valid State of California State Water Resources Control Board Water Distribution Operator Certificate? If so, what grade level are you currently certified at?
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Describe your experience in the operations, maintenance and construction of public underground utility systems. If you do not have experience, please indicate "N/A" for not applicable in the box below.
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In depth, describe your leadership style. How has it changed with experience?
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Describe the most challenging employee disciplinary problem you have handled in the past 3 years. What was the situation, how did you handle it and what was the outcome? When did it happen? Please evaluate the steps you took in handling the issue and what you would do different next time. (Please do not include the employee's name)
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Why are you interested in working at Helix Water District?

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Employer
Helix Water District
Address
Los Angeles

Los Angeles, California, 90001
Phone
619-466-0585

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