HomeMy WebLinkAbout12 Public Information and Conservation Manager Agenda Item # 12
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To: Board of Directors
From: Nancy Waters, Human Resources Administrator
Date: March 5, 2008
Subject: Public Information and Conservation Manager
1. WHY THIS MATTER IS BEFORE THE BOARD
Chapter 4.12 of the District Code outlines the procedure for recruiting department head
positions in the District. The code states that the job description shall be reviewed by the
General Manager and a salary range shall be recommended to the Board and the Board
shall approve the job description and salary range.
2. HISTORY
A vacancy was created in the District when the General Services Manager, a department
head, resigned in January 2008.
3. BACKGROUND and NEW INFORMATION
The position of General Services Manager has changed, as have the needs of the District.
The District currently has more needs in the area of public information and conservation.
The existing job description includes administering broadband contracts and directing the
staff in the Support Services department. Since the departure of the General Services
Manager, the Support Services staff members have been assigned to other departments.
Building and Grounds Maintenance and Fleet Services are reporting to the Water
Superintendent; Purchasing is reporting to the Finance and Accounting Manager; the
Warehouseman is reporting to the Electric Superintendent; Conservation reports to the
General Manager; and Technical Programs reports to the General Manager, The General
Manager will administer broadband contracts as necessary. A copy of the proposed
organization chart is included as Attachment 1.
A draft job description (Attachment 2) has been written for the department head position
Public Information and Conservation Manager. This new proposed job description focuses
on improving communication with our customers, increasing the effectiveness of our
conservation programs, and providing a point-of-contact for media inquires to the District.
Based on the changes in the job duties, staff proposes to place the position in Salary
Range 41, $89,172 - 108,384.
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4. FISCAL IMPACT
Salary and benefits funding for the original General Services Manager position is included
in the approved FY08 budget at the Salary Range 48 level. As this new proposed position
is planned to be filled at a lower Salary Range, adequate funds exist.
4. RECOMMENDATION
Receive this report and provide comments.
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Nancy 4Wers, HR Administrator Michael D. Holley, General Manager
Attached:
Organization chart
Public Information/Conservation Manager
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PUBLIC INFORMATION AND CONSERVATION MANAGER
NATURE OF WORK
Under general direction of the General Manager, is responsible for:
• Planning, developing and implementing public information/communication
programs;
• Planning, developing and implementing conservation programs; and
• Directing the legislative and regulatory program of the District.
Is involved in difficult work on highly technical problems and participates in the
formulating and administration of District policies. Frequently acts as the
spokesperson for the District. Exercises a considerable degree of decision
making involving the analysis of fact and circumstances and must be able to
modify procedures where there is no precedent. Supervise a staff and is
responsible for control of costs and achieving results. Has regular contact with
the media, District employees, customers, and other stakeholders requiring tact
and diplomacy. Engages in light to moderate physical exertion during a period of
work.
EXAMPLES OF WORK
a) Develops and implements a wide range of both electric and water
conservation programs.
b) Serves as a liaison to public and private groups in the areas of
conservation, green energy programs, energy and water use efficiency,
and District policies.
c) Serves as the District's representative to community meetings;
d) Provides professional assistance and direction in publications and media
presentations;
e) Explains District regulations, programs, and technical reports to the public;
f) Represents the District in local, state and federal legislation and regulatory
matters;
g) Evaluates local state and federal legislative impact on District;
h) Maintains appropriate records and makes reports to the General Manager
and the Board;
i) Chairs departmental meetings and participates in management team
meetings; and
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j) Mentor and advises District Senior staff on effective methods of
communication.
QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED
• Possession of a high school diploma or equivalent and a bachelor's
degree from an accredited college or university in business or public
administration, public relations or a closely related field.
• At least seven years of responsible professional experience in the fields of
public policy, public information, conservation with at least five years
experience in a management position.
• At least five years experience in supervising a staff performing related
functions;
• At least two years of experience in evaluating and advocating for local, state
and federal legislation/regulation;
• Skill in communicating clearly, concisely, and accurately with customers,
management, consultants, employees and other agencies verbally and in
writing;
• Ability to communicate bilingually in Spanish is highly desirable;
• Accurately and professionally represent District policies, positions,
philosophies, and programs;
• Ability to plan, organize and direct the work of a professional, technical and
administrative support staff;
• Analyze problems and develop and implement effective solutions; and
• Possession of a valid California driver's license
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