Employment opportunities at CITY OF REDDING

 

MUNICIPAL UTILITIES MANAGER FOR WASTEWATER

 

The City of Redding, a dynamic community with a population over 90,000 is located at the north end of the Sacramento Valley. Redding has a superb climate with moderate springs and falls, sunny summers with low humidity and mild winters. Redding is truly a beautiful city in a fabulous location for those interested in an active outdoor lifestyle. The Municipal Utility Manager for Wastewater reports to the Assistant Director of Municipal Utilities and is responsible for the day-to-day management and operation of the Wastewater Utility. The Redding Wastewater Utility funds and operates two regional wastewater treatment plants, Clear Creek with a capacity of 8.8MGD and Stillwater with a capacity of 4MGD. It also manages 408 miles of sewer line and 15 lift stations. The Utility is divided into four divisions, each with a supervisor. The Utility has 34 employees and an annual budget of $17,763,000. The ideal candidate will possess the expertise to manage this utility and maintain a solid financial condition and must be able to analyze complex problems to make sound policy, financial and procedural recommendations. Any combination of training and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities is qualifying; typical education would include a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college, university, or equivalent in Public Administration, Business Administration, Civil Engineering, Chemistry, Public Health, Asset Management, Construction Management, or other related field. Typical experience would include seven years relevant experience in a progressively responsible position in a related field; five years in a management level position, including four years direct supervisory experience. To apply, submit your letter of interest, resume, current salary and five work related references (email preferred) to Paul Kimura by December 22, 2011. The base salary range for this position is $62,964 - $100,920 annually DOQ. A formal job announcement is available on our website at http://www.averyassoc.net/jobs.

 

Paul Kimura
Avery Associates
3½ N. Santa Cruz Ave., Suite A
Los Gatos, CA 95030
Fax: 408-399-4423
E-mail: jobs@averyassoc.net

 

Posted 12.13.2011

 

Employment opportunities at THE CITY OF PETALUMA

 

DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS AND UTILITIES

Petaluma is the southern entrance to Sonoma County just 32 miles north of San Francisco’s Golden Gate Bridge.  Petaluma’s beautiful scenic wetlands boast the Alman Marsh, Shollenberger Park, and a newly developed trail system surrounding the Ellis Creek Water Recycling Facility.  Petaluma offers a wide array of attractions and points of interest to explore including the historic downtown and waterfront areas, charming Victorian homes, a premium outlet mall, a mixed-use theater district, historical museum, numerous community parks and golf courses, a marina and an airport.   

The City of Petaluma is a Charter City operating under the Council/City Manager form of government.  The City was incorporated in 1858, and operates with a seven member City Council, including the Mayor. The Director of Public Works and Utilities (the Director) will be an integral member of the City’s executive management team and reports to the City Manager. The new Director will be responsible for directing, planning, organizing, and integrating the City’s public works and water utilities activities and functions, including the state of the art Ellis Creek Water Recycling Facility, and will need to have excellent management skills with a strong foundation in finance and budget administration.

This position requires a Bachelor’s degree with a minimum of seven years of progressively responsible experience in the management of public works and/or public utilities with at least three of those years managing a water and wastewater function.  A Master’s degree is highly desirable, as is past or current participation in the American Public Works Association (APWA), including registration for and completion of courses contained in the Public Works Institute Learning Model.  The annual salary range is approximately $113,281 to $147,008. For further information contact Paul Kimura at 408.399.4424.  To apply, submit a letter of interest, resume, five professional references and current salary (email preferred) by October 31, 2011. A formal job announcement is available at http://www.averyassoc.net/jobs.

Paul Kimura
Avery Associates
3½ N. Santa Cruz Ave., Suite A
Los Gatos, CA 95030
Fax: 408-399-4423
E-mail: jobs@averyassoc.net

Posted 10.20.2011

 

Employment opportunities at LEE & RO

SENIOR CIVIL & SANITARY ENGINEER / PROJECT MANAGER

LEE & RO, Inc. is looking for an experienced engineer/project manager with municipal Civil/Water/Wastewater Systems engineering expertise to be based in its Walnut Creek office. The position requires a BS or higher degree in civil or other related engineering field with 10 to 20 years of diversified planning and engineering experience with municipal water infrastructure such as pump stations, treatment plants, sewers, water mains, storm drains and other public works projects. Experience with conventional and advanced water and wastewater treatment processes such as membrane bioreactor and UV disinfection is a plus. California PE preferred, will consider candidates with ability to obtain California PE within one year. Position requires both verbal and written communication skills.

Primary responsibilities will be dependent upon selected candidate's experience and qualifications, and will generally include client development and management; process analysis and design; treatment and pumping facility analysis and design; preparation of concept, engineering, and design reports; water distribution and wastewater collection system modeling and master planning; preparation of plans and specifications; cost estimating; construction support services. Candidates with consulting or engineering firm experience with U.S. projects preferred.

LEE & RO, Inc. is an entrepreneurial 80-person firm offering leadership development and meaningful ownership opportunities. The company provides competitive compensation and benefit packages, opportunities to grow, and diverse and interesting assignments. LEE & RO enjoys a 32-year reputation in its field and has remained stable in a challenging environment. For additional Company information, please visit www.lee-ro.com . Interested respondents please send resume WITH A COVER LETTER, demonstrating writing skills and interest in this position, to Christine.Lindow@LEE-RO.com.

Posted 9.7.2011