Field Division Manager

California Department of Water Resources; California; On-site; USD 159,000 - 194,000; Full time

Job summary

The California Department of Water Resources is seeking a Field Division Manager for the San Joaquin Field Division in Kern County. You will plan, manage, and control all operations and maintenance activities across multiple branches including Engineering, Plant Maintenance, Operations, Civil Maintenance, Planner/Scheduler, and Administration.

As the Department spokesperson, you will communicate policy on water and power availability to media, community groups, and water users, ensuring

Qualifications

• Experience managing large field divisions and operations.
• Strong communication with media and public.
• Ability to plan and coordinate complex maintenance programs.

Responsibilities

• Plan, manage, and control field division operations for the State Water Project.
• Oversee Engineering, Plant Maintenance, Operations, Civil Maintenance, Planner/Scheduler, and Administration branches.
• Represent the Department to media, community organizations, and water users regarding policy on water and power availability.

Job description

Join a team of highly motivated professionals that are doing exciting work! We hope you’ll check out the Duties and Desirable Qualifications below and apply for this great career opportunity to join our State Water Project team and help deliver water to over 27 million Californians as well as contribute to protecting our environment and species conservation efforts. At DWR you will have the support of knowledgeable and helpful colleagues, robust training programs, and professional organizational memberships for your professional growth. Our large organization provides an opportunity for a long and promising career full of growth and opportunity.

Under administrative direction of the Chief of Utility Operations (Assistant Division Manager South), the incumbent effectively plans, manages, organizes, and controls the activities of a large field division of the State Water Project. Oversees and directs all operations and maintenance activities for the field division which includes the Engineering Branch, Plant Maintenance Branch, Operations Branch, Civil Maintenance Branch, Planner/Scheduler Branch, and the Administration Branch and comprises a variety of power plants, pumping plants, electrical switchyards, dams, reservoirs, aqueducts, pipelines and turnouts. As a Department spokesperson, the Manager must be able to communicate Department policy on water and power availability and usage to the media, community organizations, and water users. In this capacity, the Manager must be constantly aware of the concerns of local citizens and interest groups.

You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement.

Job Code #: 533783

Working Title: Field Division Manager, San Joaquin Field Division

Classification: CHIEF, FIELD DIVISION, DEPARTMENT OF WATER RESOURCES

Salary Range: $14,217.00 - $17,379.00

# of Positions: 1

Work Location: Kern County

Telework: In-Office

Job Type: Permanent, Full Time

Contact Information

Victoria Williams

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