Community Projects Review Manager

Key Responsibilities include, but are not limited to: Plans, manages, and oversees the daily functions, operations, and activities of the Community Projects Review Unit, including representing Valley Water to city planning, public works, and real estate officials and staff. Administers the issuance of encroachment permits as authorized by the Water Resources Protection Ordinance.

Performs review of difficult and/or high-profile permit requests; prepares responses and performs quality checks on all letters and permits prepared by staff; oversees inspections and completion of permits; resolves non-compliance issues; develops permit fee structure. Reviews internal and external CEQA documents and analysis for internal projects, including property transactions and joint use agreements; makes findings in compliance with CEQA for issuance of permits.

Negotiates terms of joint use cost sharing agreements. Prepares agreements subject to legal review and approval. Reviewing plans and maps for projects and provides advice to minimize flooding if in flood zone, reviews hydraulic analyses.

Ensures compliance with Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) regulations. Ideal Candidate's Background Includes: Applicants whose experience and background best match the ideal experience, knowledge, skills, abilities, and education are considered ideal candidates for the position. To determine the top candidates, each applicant will be assessed based on the ideal candidate criteria as listed below.

Ideal Experience: Five (5) years of progressively responsible professional experience in civil engineering, land development, water resources, public works, or a closely related field, including experience managing complex technical or regulatory programs and projects. At least two (2) years of supervisory or management experience, including responsibility for leading and developing staff, establishing priorities, managing performance, and fostering a collaborative, high-performing team environment.

Ideal Skills and Abilities: Communicate effectively with diverse audiences, build collaborative relationships, and foster consensus among internal and external stakeholders, including in situations where direct authority does not exist. Lead and inspire multidisciplinary teams by promoting collaboration, leveraging diverse expertise, resolving conflicts constructively, and achieving shared goals.

Analyze complex technical and policy issues, conduct research, evaluate alternatives, and develop practical, well-supported recommendations. Prepare clear, concise, and comprehensive technical reports, correspondence, and presentations for executive leadership, elected officials, regulatory agencies, and the public. Exercise sound judgment and make informed decisions by balancing technical, regulatory, operational, and stakeholder considerations.

Navigate complex organizational and interagency relationships while maintaining a collaborative, customer-focused approach. Manage multiple priorities and complex projects in a fast-paced environment while ensuring high-quality work products and timely delivery. Ideal Knowledge: Knowledge of land development, entitlement, and permitting processes.

Understanding of hydrology, hydraulics, water resources, and flood protection principles. Familiarity with how local, regional, state, and federal agencies plan, regulate, and implement public infrastructure and land use projects. Strong understanding of civil engineering concepts applicable to development review and public works.

Knowledge of land use laws, environmental regulations, and permitting requirements. Familiarity with real property concepts, including fee ownership, easements, rights-of-way, and property rights. Ideal Training and Education: A bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in Civil Engineering, Water Resources Engineering, or a closely related field.

A master's degree in engineering or related discipline is desirable. Professional training or coursework in one or more of the following areas is ideal: Leadership and organizational management; Project and program management, Land use planning and environmental regulations; Hydrology, hydraulics, and water resources; Public engagement and stakeholder facilitation; Negotiation and conflict resolution.

Required License or Certificate Registration as a Professional Civil Engineer (PE) in the State of California is desirable. If P.E. License is obtained, the incumbent will be reclassified to the Engineering Water Resources Manager Classification group and range.

To review the Job Description, please click here Community Projects Review Unit (Position Code 388) Valley Water Telework Program: Eligibility for telework will depend on the type of work performed, operational needs, and the ability for the employee to perform the essential functions of their job duties while teleworking.

Employment with Valley Water requires employees to live within 150 miles of their primary physical work location located in San Jose, California by their start date. This position is eligible for a hybrid telework schedule, typically working 40% remote and 60% onsite. Selection Process (1) The selection process may include one or more of the following: application review, application assessment, performance exercise, written exercise and/or interview. (2) The Employment Application, Qualifying Information Questions and/or Supplemental Questions will be evaluated based on the ideal candidate criteria listed above.

Resumes are highly recommended. NOTE: Position and start date is subject to availability of funds. Valley Water retains the right to repost this position as deemed necessary.

Consideration may be given to existing applicant pools within the same classification. Valley Water's Equal Opportunity Non-Discrimination Policy is available for review upon request. Valley Water will make reasonable efforts in the examination process to accommodate persons with disabilities.

Please advise Human Resources in advance of any special needs by calling 408-630-2260. Please be aware that once submitted all application materials become the property of Valley Water and will not be returned. Human Resources staff are not authorized to make copies of application materials for applicants.