Senior Resource Specialist - SuperbTech,Inc.
Los Angeles, CA
About the Job
Senior Resource Project Manager
- Salary: $73 - 82 per hour, DOE
- Contract: 6+ Months
- Hybrid: Downtown Los Angeles, 9/80 Schedule
Description:
Supervise a section that provides technical and administrative expertise, including analysis, policy development, administration and program implementation for a major water resource program or serve as a technical expert for a highly specialized and complex water resource program area to ensure that Client has sufficient water supplies to meet the agency's near and longer-term needs. Programs may be related to water transfer, exchange, environmental resource mitigation and planning, storage, and/or conservation, and groundwater quality and protection. Ensure that the level of service and support provided meets project, program, division, and Client standards and objectives for quality, efficiency, productivity, and technical sophistication and integrity.
Supervise a section that provides technical and administrative expertise, including analysis, policy development, administration and program implementation for a major water resource program or serve as a technical expert for a highly specialized and complex water resource program area to ensure that Client has sufficient water supplies to meet the agency's near and longer-term needs. Programs may be related to water transfer, exchange, environmental resource mitigation and planning, storage, and/or conservation, and groundwater quality and protection. Ensure that the level of service and support provided meets project, program, division, and Client standards and objectives for quality, efficiency, productivity, and technical sophistication and integrity.
- Supervise all activities related to area of expertise, including development and monitoring of budgets and oversight of consultants to ensure that responsibilities are accomplished efficiently and that results meet all Client and external standards for quality, technical integrity, and compliance with applicable policies, rules, regulations, and laws.
- Serve as project team member and/or team leader for major projects that may encompass substantial capital improvements; special local, regional or state-wide task forces; and joint ventures with member agencies and other external entities ensuring the successful completion of project plans.
- Supervise the allocation of project resources to meet cost and efficiency standards.
- Supervise the development and implementation of water transfer, environmental resource mitigation and planning exchange, storage and/or conservation programs and groundwater studies; conduct economic, technical, financial, and legal analyses related to these programs.
- Draft and review approval documents, environmental reviews, and other legal, regulatory and technical documents for compliance with Client and external standards, guidelines, and objectives.
- Participate in the negotiation of program conditions to ensure reliable supplies at the most cost-effective and beneficial terms for Client.
- Prepare and administer contract agreements for resource studies with specialized consultants to augment Metropolitan's knowledge in non-routine, scientific matters.
- Develop short- and long-term water resource policies, strategies, and procedures to increase Metropolitan's water supply reliability through water transfer, environmental resource mitigation and planning exchange, storage, and conservation programs and groundwater studies to ensure compliance with legislative and regulatory agency requirements.
- Analyze state and federal legislation related to area of expertise to develop alternative responses; advise management on ways to enhance the achievement of Client 's strategic objectives for water resource development.
- Provide technical support to other employees within the division and Metropolitan and to external representatives to ensure that actions taken by others are in compliance with objectives, guidelines, and policies related to area of expertise.
- Develop or assist in the development of computer modeling tools to conduct forecasting analyses, develop pricing scenarios, analyze capital improvement options, and evaluate other related plans and objectives to ensure that the information necessary for determining strategic directions related to water resource planning is available to Client management.
- May supervise staff, including selecting employees, assigning work, providing training and development, evaluating performance, and building a motivated, effective team to ensure that organizational goals for diversity, career development, productivity, performance management, and employee involvement are met.
- Perform other related duties as required.
Knowledge of (Basic; Journey; Expert):
* General management/supervisory concepts and techniques (J)
* Budgetary concepts and procedures (J)
* Water transfers and exchanges (E)
* Public policy and government regulations (E)
* Project management (J)
* Water resource policy interpretation and development (E)
* Environmental resource mitigation and planning (J)
* Water conservation programs (J)
* Groundwater treatment technology (J)
* Water resources and hydrogeology (J)
* Environmental regulations relevant to area of expertise (J)
* Budgetary concepts and procedures (J)
* Water transfers and exchanges (E)
* Public policy and government regulations (E)
* Project management (J)
* Water resource policy interpretation and development (E)
* Environmental resource mitigation and planning (J)
* Water conservation programs (J)
* Groundwater treatment technology (J)
* Water resources and hydrogeology (J)
* Environmental regulations relevant to area of expertise (J)
Skill and ability to:
- Manage a diverse workforce
- Manage complex projects involving water transfer, exchange, environmental resource mitigation and planning, and storage agreements with outside agencies and authorities
- Manage studies relating to groundwater protection and groundwater quality conditions
- Prepare detailed project plans and reports
- Effectively communicate orally and in writing
- Conduct complex problem-solving related to water resource and storage issues
- Prepare and deliver clear, concise, well-organized, and interesting presentations to a wide variety of audiences having varying levels of technical knowledge
- Work at a computer terminal, requiring attention to detail
Education and Experience:
- Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university, majoring in Business Administration, Economics, Environmental Sciences, Urban Planning, Geology, Geography, Hydrology, or other directly related field
- 8 years of progressively responsible experience in policy development, project management, resource negotiations, and development and implementation of solutions to complex problems related to water resources
Source : SuperbTech,Inc.
