Deputy Director Engineering Resources

Lead with purpose and make a lasting impact on the future of Santa Rosa as the City’s next Deputy Director of Engineering Resources.

The City of Santa Rosa is committed to building a workforce reflective of our community and establishing a lasting culture of equity and belonging within our organization. Our collective talents and expertise contribute to high-quality public services that support a vibrant, resilient, inclusive City for our community and visitors. We celebrate a diverse workforce and welcome all qualified candidates to apply.

THE BENEFITS OF CITY EMPLOYMENT:

In addition to offering a rewarding work environment, opportunity for career growth, and excellent salary, the City of Santa Rosa provides a generous suite of benefits, including retirement through CalPERS, a competitive leave accrual package, your choice of three health plans, and top of the line employer paid vision and dental coverage.

A flexible work schedule: 5/8 or 9/80

12 paid holidays annually, plus 1 to 3 'floating holidays' per year, depending on start date and years of service

$500 annually for wellness

Paid Family Leave

The City is a Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF) Employer

WORKING FOR SANTA ROSA WATER - MAKING A DIFFERENCE:

Santa Rosa Water protects public health and the environment by providing a safe and reliable water supply, wastewater collection and treatment, beneficial reuse of recycled water and biosolids, and storm water management. By providing these critical water, sewer, and storm water services to households, businesses, schools, hospitals, and others, Santa Rosa Water is achieving its overarching mission.

For more information about the City of Santa Rosa Water Department, it's divisions, projects, and commitment to the local community, please visit Water's website at: SR CITY WATER

About the Position

This is an assistant department head level classification in the Santa Rosa Water Department that is responsible for managing and leading the Engineering Resources Division. The Engineering Resources Division is responsible for the planning and preparation of the capital improvement plan and budget, asset condition assessment and valuation, capital project scoping, review and approval of private development connections to the water and sewer system, as well as all Water specific IT software and hardwater functions. Responsibilities include performing diverse, specialized, and complex engineering work involving significant accountability and decision-making responsibility as well as coordinating with other City departments and outside agencies. This position is part of the Water Department leadership team providing input and guidance on a variety of administrative, coordinative, and analytical capacities.

Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate is a collaborative and strategic leader with extensive experience in the water industry. They possess expertise in water and wastewater master planning, capital improvement program development, utility private development planning, and regulatory compliance. A strong understanding of water distribution, wastewater collection, water reuse systems, and infrastructure capital planning is highly desirable.

As a key member of the Water Department's leadership team, the successful candidate will have experience supervising, mentoring, coaching, and developing professional and technical staff, building strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders, and fostering regional partnerships. The successful candidate will demonstrate exceptional analytical, problem-solving, and project management skills, with the ability to lead multiple complex initiatives simultaneously. They will be an effective communicator with experience presenting complex issues to executive leadership, governing bodies, and the public. The ideal candidate will provide strategic support to executive management, exercise sound judgment in the oversight of divisional programs and projects, and successfully balance long-range planning objectives with operational priorities to advance departmental and City goals.

*The Deputy Director of Engineering Resources is required to possess a valid certificate of registration as a Professional Engineer issued by the State of California.

Selection Process:Applicants possessing the MOST DESIRABLE qualifications based on a screening of the application materials and supplemental questionnaire will be invited to continue in a selection process that may consist solely of an application screening, or may include an oral appraisal interview, assessment center, or another activity selected by the Human Resources Department. An eligible list will be established as a result of this selection process and may be used to fill future vacancies.

Please complete a thoughtful, thorough supplemental questionnaire submission. Incomplete responses, or responses such as "See Resume", may not be considered.