Environmental Services Administrator

Incumbent will oversee the Water Quality and Compliance Division within our Environmental Services Department.

Title:

Environmental Services Administrator

SRN S33: $12,825 - $17,906 Monthly, Exempt

Bargaining Unit: ASSET

Department:
Environmental Services

Sections:
Water Quality and Compliance

Reporting Relationship

Reports to:

Director of Environmental Services

Supervises the following positions:
Exercises direct supervision over supervisory, professional, technical, and administrative support staff through subordinate levels of supervision.

• Review of minimum qualifications
• Review of personnel file, including but not limited: attendance history, disciplinary history, and performance evaluations
• Testing / Assessments
• Oral Interview(s)

Under administrative direction, direct, manage and oversee assigned environmental services programs in water quality and compliance and associated policies and procedures with District-wide impact. The Environmental Services Administrator acts as a liaison with public and private organizations and regulatory agencies to support the District’s objectives related to environmental services.

This class performs the full range Administration, including planning, coordinating, implementing, and participating in a variety of administrative programs within water quality and compliance to ensure that the District’s programs are carried out responsibly, effectively and with integrity. Responsibilities require the use of tact, discretion, and independent judgement. Positions at this level receive only occasional instruction or assistance as new or unusual situations arise and are fully aware of the operating procedures and policies of assigned programs.

This category of work is considered mid-management, positions at this level plan, direct, manage and oversee one or more water resources and related programs, policies and procedures with District-wide impact. It is common for Administrators to have supervisory, or advanced professional, technical or clerical staff reporting to them. Incumbents are responsible for designing, planning, implementing, evaluating, and modifying functions and programs, including short- and long-term planning activities;

allocating staff and budget resources among competing demands; budget preparation and management, and developing and implementing recommendations for operational, policy, and procedural improvements. Employees exercise initiative and resourcefulness, considerable independent judgment, and have extensive contact with senior management positions within the District, its Board of Directors, other public agencies, regulatory and governmental agencies, and the public.

• Plans, manages, and oversees the daily functions, operations and activities of the assigned Environmental Services programs, including water resources and planning or quality and compliance.
• Participates in the development and implementation of goals, objectives, policies and priorities for the Environmental Services department; continuously monitors the efficiency and effectiveness of assigned programs, service delivery methods, and procedures; assesses and monitors workload, administrative, and support systems, and internal reporting relationships; identifies opportunities and make recommendations for improvement.
• Participates in the development, administration, and oversight of division budget; determines funding needed for staffing, equipment, materials, and supplies; ensure compliance with budgeted funding.
• Participates in the selection of, trains, motivates and evaluates assigned personnel; works with employees to correct deficiencies; recommends and implements discipline and termination procedures.
• Develops and manages request for proposals for professional and/or contracted services; prepares scope of work and any technical specifications; evaluates proposals and recommends award; negotiates contracts; administers contracts to ensure compliance with District specifications and service quality.
• Identifies key issues and develops, recommends, and implements strategies to protect and promote the District’s primary business interests including participation in the District’s strategic planning activities supporting board and staff interactions externally and support linkage to internal policies and issues.
• Conducts a variety of organizational and operational studies and…