Water Resources Deputy Director

Definition

Under general direction, plans, directs, coordinates, and manages Watershed Protection District programs as defined in the Lake County Flood Control and Watershed Protection District Act and as determined by the District Board of Directors. Plans, directs, coordinates, and manages lakebed management activities and programs in furtherance of the Clear Lake Public Trust and as determined by the Board of Supervisors. Establishes policies and procedures for flood management, water conservation, watershed management, county storm water program, Lakebed and Clear Lake programs;

develops and administers the department budget; serves as liaison to other county departments, agencies, and the media; tracks legislation related to district and department interests; represents flood management and Clear Lake issues before the Board of Supervisors/Directors, legislators, other public agencies, and to the public in other forums; participates in and supports flood operations response and other emergency service responses during floods and other emergencies as determined by the Board of Supervisors;

performs related duties as assigned.

This is a highly specialized, management class that oversees the day‑to‑day flood control and watershed conservation functions of the Department of Water Resources. The incumbent has responsibility for flood management, water conservation, County storm water program, groundwater management, Lakebed management, watershed management, and Clear Lake program activities, including overseeing, supervising, and performing a variety of budget, administrative, technical, and staff management functions.

Receives general direction from the Director of Water Resources. Exercises direct and general supervision over professional, technical, and/or administrative staff.

• Manages flood management, water conservation, county storm water program, and groundwater management programs in accordance with federal and state laws, ordinances, rules, and regulations.
• Manages Lakebed management, watershed management, and Clear Lake programs in accordance with federal and state laws, ordinances, rules, and regulations.
• Advises and provides assistance to the Water Resources Director, the Board of Supervisors, and the District Board of Directors on groundwater and watershed management.
• Serves an advocacy and coordinating role in Lake County water resource related issues, monitoring legislation, and recommending positions or responses to the Board of Supervisors.
• Conducts studies and prepares reports on flood management, water conservation, water quality, lakebed management, and watershed management activities.
• Presents findings to the Board of Supervisors/Directors and the public, recommending policies and ordinances based on studies.
• Establishes equitable policies and procedures for flood management, water conservation, water quality, county storm water program, lakebed, Clear Lake, and watershed management programs.
• Prepares and administers the budget for the Watershed Protection District and Lakebed Trust.
• Prepares, recommends, and administers contracts and operating agreements with other agencies, entities, and individuals.
• Selects or assists in selecting department employees.
• Plans and organizes work; develops and establishes work methods and standards.
• Conducts or directs staff training and development.
• Reviews and evaluates employee performance; executes disciplinary action.
• Prepares and submits grant applications to secure funding for flood management, county storm water program, water conservation, groundwater management, watershed management, and Clear Lake programs; ensures proper fund allocation and expenditure.
• Prepares periodic expense reimbursement reports.
• Researches, develops, and analyzes issues related to the water resources of Lake County.
• Represents the district and county in relations with the community, advisory committees, other county departments, local, state, and federal agencies, legislative bodies, and professional organizations.
• Develops comprehensive plans to satisfy future district and county…