Development Program Manager

JOB SUMMARY

The Development Program Manager (DPM) is a technical engineering position that leads and manages the development group under the general supervision of the Collection Infrastructure Director. The DPM is responsible for developing and managing positive District relations with stakeholders in the development community. Directs, manages and coordinates the programs and activities related to plan review, permitting, and performance monitoring of the District's sanitary sewer collection and conveyance systems and ensuring that extensions of and improvements to the system are constructed in conformance with District standards and plans.

Typical duties include reviewing plans for compliance with District specifications, reviewing developer requests, creating and administering development agreements, and coordinating interactions between developers, agencies, and the District regarding proposed projects. The DPM is responsible for planning projects to meet the future conveyance system needs, including updates to the District's General Sewer Plan (GSP), as required/needed. This position is responsible for planning, organizing, assigning, and monitoring the workload and resource allocation of the engineering staff under this position's supervision.

The DPM provides technical reviews of the work.

This is a single, exempt professional management classification and not part of a series. The Development Program Manager develops, evaluates, and provides daily supervision to assigned department personnel. The DPM exercises independent judgment in the performance of professional-level engineering work that is frequently new, with varied work situations having moderate to high degrees of complexity. The position operates under general parameters established by management, following administrative and engineering standards and guidelines.

However, it may also perform more complex and specialized technical work, determining its own practices and procedures, and contributing to the development of new policies, procedures, and guidelines. This position requires a high level of initiative to meet the dynamic nature of the work and strong communication skills to foster positive interactions with multiple stakeholders within and external to the District.

The DPM recommends updates to and may manage and lead the District's General Sewer Plan updates, as required/needed.

The duties listed below, while not all-inclusive, are characteristic of the type and level of work associated with this position. The individual in this position may perform all or some combination of the duties listed below, as well as other related duties. The District reserves the right to add, modify, or remove duties as appropriate to meet business needs.

General Development & Plan Review. Monitor, track, and report on projects and workload, maintain and improve tracking, forecasting and reporting systems, and key performance indicators. Review development plans and specifications for the construction of sanitary sewers, including pumping stations and STEP systems, for compliance with District standards, code, and the Comprehensive General Sewer Plan. Prepare and present reports with respect to proposed developments.

Review designs and coordinate sewer improvement projects under the oversight and direction of the Collection Infrastructure Director. Prepare summaries of design deficiencies and recommend proper corrective action. Collect and maintain base data for engineering studies. Monitor the planning, designing, permitting (including land use and environmental clearances), outreach, and acquisition of real property for multiple development engineering projects. Oversee the tenant improvement and change of use tracking fee calculations and approval processes.

Directly coordinate and amicably resolve issues with developers, local agencies, and engineers. Recommend updates to systems, programs, processes, and procedures for the efficient application, review, and processing of development-related projects. Develop and review, through various computations and data analysis, more complex and specialized contract provisions, including design and construction reimbursement agreements, latecomer agreements, local facilities charges, and design calculations. May attend pre-bid and pre-construction conferences to discuss specific construction features.

Review project plans and archive data from projects. Perform research activities in District and County records.

Planning and Analysis. Apply existing District General Sewer Plan and develop sub-basin plans for design of line sizing and location in consultation with the District's hydraulic model and Capital Program Manager. Plan, recommend, and possibly lead updates to the District's General Sewer Plan in coordination with other agencies and District staff, as required/needed. Prepare annual projections of and reports on development activities.

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