ENGINEERING MANAGER - WATER RESOURCES & PLANNING (Non-Classified)

The Position

The City of Riverside, Public Utilities Department (RPU) is accepting applications for the position of ENGINEERING MANAGER - WATER RESOURCES & PLANNING (Non-Classified) to fill one (1) vacancy in the Water Division. The eligibility list established may be used to fill the current and/or upcoming vacancies within this classification for up to six (6) months.

Under general direction, the ENGINEERING MANAGER - WATER RESOURCES & PLANNING is to plan, assign, supervise and manage professional engineering work as the manager of multiple engineering sections. The incumbent is to develop and administer policies and programs and to do related work as required.

For positions indicating a salary range from 1N - 2X, the top 15% of the pay range cannot be offered upon hire or upon an employee promotion.

*This position is designated as non-classified and is exempt from the classified service. The Incumbent shall be appointed "at-will" and serve at the pleasure of the City Manager.

Work Performed

Typical duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Develop and participate in the implementation of goals, objectives, policies and procedures.
• Set project priorities and monitor progress.
• Supervise and participate in the preparation and administration of programs.
• Supervise and participate in the preparation of special engineering studies and reports.
• Coordinate related water resource and engineering activities with other City departments, divisions, and sections and with outside agencies.
• Prepare and administer multi-year budgets.
• Manage the preparation and prioritization of multi-year Capital Improvement Programs.
• Select, supervise, train, and evaluate professional and technical subordinates.
• Manage the development of plans and estimates for construction and major repair of water supply, treatment and distribution systems.
• Manage the development of professional contracts with consultants and other utilities agencies; monitor the implementation of such contracts.
• Manage various engineering and other professional disciplines and functions in accordance with standard water utility practices.
• Review and approve engineering drawings, work orders, and purchase orders.
• Serve as a representative to a variety of City commissions, boards and committees on water utility matters.
• Direct and manage technology development and support as it relates to water.
• Serve as Acting Utilities Assistant General Manager / Water Delivery or City Engineer, as required.

Qualifications

Education :
Equivalent to a Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in civil engineering or related field. A Master's Degree or post-graduate courses related to water utility engineering and/or management is highly desirable.

Experience :
Five years of experience in professional engineering work including management level responsibilities in a water utility agency.

Necessary Requirements:

• Possession of an appropriate, valid class "C" California Motor Vehicle Operator's License.
• Registration in California as a Professional Civil Engineer or related field.

Highly Desired Qualifications:

• Possession of a Grade 2 or higher certificate in water distribution or treatment.

Knowledge of the following:

• Groundwater Basin Management
  
• New Water Supply Development
  
• Groundwater monitoring
  
• Groundwater modeling
  
• Water Conservation
  
• Strategic Water Planning
  
• Water Regulations, Policy & Regional Planning
  
• Asset Management and program management
  
• Resiliency Planning

Selection Process

DOCUMENTS REQUIRED AT THE TIME OF APPLICATION:
1) Completed Employment Application
2) Completed Supplemental Questionnaire

3) Resume and Letter of Interest

FOR GENERAL INFORMATION ON COMPLETING YOUR ON-LINE APPLICATION, CLICK HERE: ( Application Guide).

The selection process will begin with an employment application package screening, with the best qualified candidates being invited to participate further in the assessment process. This process may include any combination of written, performance, and oral assessments to evaluate job-related education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities. Those who successfully complete the selection process will be placed on the eligibility list for this classification.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION ON SCHEDULING ASSESSMENTS:

If you are selected to move forward in the assessment process, you may be required to self-schedule your appointment. You will be notified via email of your status and provided with self-scheduling instructions. Please check your email regularly following the closing date of this recruitment.

Positions that require, or may require, a California Commercial Driver’s License are considered Safety Sensitive and are monitored by the U.S. Department of Transportation. Any candidate being considered for a Safety Sensitive position must submit authorization forms to the City immediately upon request to begin the pre-employment process.

It is the responsibility of candidates with a disability requiring accommodation in the assessment process to contact the Human Resources Department in writing to request such accommodation prior to the closing date of this recruitment.

Appointment may be subject to the successful completion of a pre-employment background investigation, drug screen, and/or medical/ physical examination .

NOTE : The City reserves the right to modify selection devices and test instruments in accordance with accepted legal, ethical, and professional standards. Candidates may reapply when there is a posting to establish an eligibility list.

EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

Proof of education listed in your application will be requested at the time of conditional offer. Acceptable documentation consists of transcripts or degree, if applicable, by the accredited U.S. college or university.

Education obtained outside the United States (US) require one of the following options:
An equivalency statement from an evaluation company certified by the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) at http://www.naces.org/members.html or the Association of International Credential Evaluators Inc. (AICE) at http://aice-eval.org/members/ . An advanced-level degree from an accredited US college or university.

All applicants will be notified via e-mail or telephone of their application status and the assessment dates/times/locations after the closing date of this announcement.

THE PROVISIONS OF THIS JOB ANNOUNCEMENT DO NOT CONSTITUTE AN EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED CONTRACT.

Benefit Level II includes Senior Management, Management and Professional classifications (Exempt)

The City offers an attractive benefits package, the central provisions of which are as follows:

• Retirement for Classic Members - For employees hired after 1/1/2013 who are CLASSIC MEMBERS of California Public Employees' Retirement System (CalPERS) or a reciprocal agency as of 12/31/12 and have not been separated from service from such agency for six months or more, the retirement benefit shall be 2.7 % @ age 55; 3-year final compensation. The required employee contribution is 8%. The City does not participate in Social Security; thus, employees do not bear this additional 6.2% expense.
  
• Retirement for New Members - For employees hired 1/1/2013 or later and who ARE NOT a member of the California Public Employees' Retirement System (CalPERS) or a reciprocal agency as of 12/31/12, or those who have been separated from a public agency which contracts with CalPERS or a reciprocal agency for six months or more, the retirement benefit shall be 2% at age 62; 3 year final compensation. The required employee contribution is 50% of the normal cost. And is subject to change per CalPERS every fiscal year. The City does not participate in Social Security; thus, employees do not bear this additional 6.2% expense.
  
• Health Insurance - The City offers six health insurance plans and contributes up to $1,734 per month for HMO plans (family coverage).
  
• Dental Insurance - The City provides three dental insurance plans and contributes up to $85 per month.
  
• Vision Insurance - The City provides vision coverage through Vision Service Plan (VSP) for employees and their dependents that are enrolled in medical coverage.
  
• Life Insurance - The City provides and pays for term life insurance with accidental death and dismemberment equal to two times the annual salary rounded to the next highest $1,000 (up to $700k) plus AD&D. Additional Life Insurance is available and voluntary for employee and eligible dependents (up to $300k).
  
• Deferred Compensation - The City will contribute the following amounts per month, with a minimum employee contribution of $12.50 per check:
  
  • Management and Professional Units: $150/month
  • Senior Management Unit: $175/month
  
  
  
• Leave Benefits - Includes vacation leave, sick leave, bereavement leave, and holiday benefits. Please refer to the Fringe Benefits and Salary Plan for specific details.
  
• Flexible Spending Account - The City offers a Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Plan for optional participation.
  
• Long Term Disability - The City offers optional enrollment in the Long-Term Disability Plan.
  
• LegalEase Plan - Optional legal services plan for employees and eligible dependents.
  
• Critical Illness Plan - Optional critical illness insurance plan for employees and eligible dependents.
  
• Vacation Accrual - 0-9 yrs. = 144 hrs., 10+ yrs. = 184 hrs.
  
• Administrative Leave -
  
  • Management and Professional Units: 64 hrs. per fiscal year.
  • Senior Management Unit: 80 hrs. per fiscal year.

For additional benefits information, please visit the following website: https://www.riversideca.gov/human/employee-hub/benefits/about-1

For part-time, benefitted positions the insurance and other benefits (leave accruals, holidays, etc.) are pro-rated based on ½ or ¾ time status.

Closing Date/Time: 4/19/2026 11:59 PM Pacific

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