JOB SUMMARY:
Salary Range: $131,700 - $184,400
Benefits: This position is benefits eligible. Please view our benefits guide
here.
The Deputy Director for Water Resources is responsible for both ongoing water
resource programs and implementation of the Integrated Water Resources Plan,
protection of Greeley Water Rights and leading strategic water resources
initiatives. Ongoing source water management and operations, water resource
administration and state reporting, conservation programs, non-potable raw
water system operations, dich company relations, regional water resource
stake holding, Colorado River monitoring, and watershed health are all
under the direction of the Water Resources Deputy Director.
EXPERIENCE, KNOWLEDGE, and SKILLS: (include Education,
Certifications, Licenses & Equipment Skills)
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
Bachelor s degree in civil engineering, environmental engineering, water
resources, agricultural economics or related field from an accredited
college or university
Six (6) years of experience in water resources administration, planning
and development including experience in complex negotiations, conflict
management & resolution strategies, and experience with Colorado Water Law.
OR
Possession of any equivalent combination of education, training, or experience
AND
Valid Colorado driver license and good driving record
PREFERRED:
Three (3) or more years of experience in water resource planning and
management experience for a municipal water system
One (1) or more years of experience with water rights in the Poudre and
Big Thompson River basins
Two (2) or more years of experience in the acquisition, purchase and
sale of water rights in Colorado
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, and ABILITIES:
Skills to communicate effectively verbally and by telephone, text and
virtual meeting tools
Skills in effective situational leadership and time management
Ability to communicate complex concepts in writing, and ability to write to
the specific intended audience.
Ability to develop and implement policies in a clear and understandable manner
Ability to develop relationships with people and agencies that will enhance
the water resource function
Ability to perform detailed analysis of available water resources and
coordinate with projected needs
Ability to evaluate organizational activities and make recommendations based
upon critical analysis
Ability to comprehend and make inferences from written material
Ability to work independently and within a team environment
Ability to build and maintain strong relationships with community,
employees, and other agencies
Ability to coordinate and direct the activities of professional,
technical, and administrative support staff
Ability to negotiate, coordinate, and administer a variety of agreements
for a variety of consulting services
Skill in integrating and synthesizing others viewpoints to build alignment
of diverse perspectives to achieve results
Skill in public speaking and public relations methods to convey, persuade,
negotiate, and mediate issues
Skill in interpreting oral, written, mathematical and technical
information and data dealing with complex abstract and concrete variables to
identify, analyze, and solve practical management problems of considerable
difficulty such as prioritization of citywide initiatives, programs, and proces
Skill with systems thinking to see interdependent relationships and recognize
multiple causes and effects of community issues, to anticipate the
consequences of policy decisions, and to community and organizational resources
Skills with cultural competence to effectively interact, work, and develop
meaningful relationships with people of diverse identities, perspectives,
and cultural backgrounds
Ability to develop and implement Citywide goals, policies, and strategic plans
Ability to assess current programs and practices for equitable outcomes
Ability to establish and maintain e fective working relationships with
businesses, financial institutions, coworkers, department heads,
officials, customers, regulatory agencies, and the public
Ability to use an equity lens and framework to create inclusive, diverse,
and safe workplaces and community programs
Ability to assess alternatives in terms of their financial, revenue,
social, environmental, and strategic advantages and disadvantages and
propose solutions
Ability to become community-oriented and have experience working as an
advocate for different groups by bridging the gap between the City's
communications and the communities most impacted
Ability to demonstrate commitment to excellence and continuous improvement
that is reflective, innovative, measured, and data based
TRAVEL:
Approximately 15% travel is required, almost all of which is in NorCO
within the Greeley water system
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: (Duties & Responsibilities)
Develops, implements, and monitors budget, goals, and objectives,
which includes decisions and commitments that involve large expenditures of
funds and have significant impact not only on the City organization but also
on the community as a whole;