Water Resources Manager

Job Summary

The Water Resources the EU&S Department of FMD which supports and advises Fac Ops in day-to-day operations, maintenance, and repair of campus buildings, grounds, and infrastructure; supports and advises FPCP in planning, design reviews, and construction support for capital projects; and manages all campus water and sewer utility services, budget, and conservation programs, projects, and initiatives. This position works closely with consultants, contractors, in-house skilled trades, and project managers.

Collaboration across the various FMD departments and with the campus community and providing a high degree of professionalism and customer service is crucial to the mission of the department.

Under the general direction of the Director of Energy, Utilities, and Sustainability, the Water Resources Manager is responsible for overseeing all aspects of water and wastewater resource and infrastructure management including capital planning, budgeting, capital improvement, project management, operation and maintenance, contract administration, water rights reporting, regulatory compliance, water conservation projects and program leadership, and educational outreach. This position will work with faculty, staff, and administrators on campus, project donors/representatives, CSU officials, permitting and regulatory agencies, and various professional consultants, contractors, vendors.

Facilities Management and Development (FMD), a unit within the Administration and Finance Division (A&F), is responsible for the planning, design, construction, operations, maintenance, and repair of university facilities, grounds, and infrastructure. FMD consists of four critical and interdependent support departments including Customer & Business Services (CBS);
Energy, Utilities, and Sustainability (EU&S);
Facilities Planning and Capital Projects (FPCP); and Facilities Operations (Fac Ops). In support of Cal Poly’s academic mission, the FMD department is committed to sustainability, responsible stewardship of natural resources, and promoting an inclusive culture that values individual and organizational integrity, civility, equity, and diversity.

• Manage Cal Poly’s Water Reclamation Facility, which will include, but is not limited to: 3rd party plant operator, facility budgets, cost recovery, and maintenance and capital improvement planning.
• Coordinate with Cal Poly Environmental Health and Safety and Agricultural Operations to ensure compliance with all permits and regulations related to on-campus wastewater treatment and the production, storage, and agronomic application of Title 22 recycled water on campus lands.
• Manage Cal Poly’s water supply portfolio including Whale Rock surface water, ground water from on campus wells, rain/storm water catchment, future connection to the State Water project, and future production of Title 22 recycled water to ensure safe and adequate water supply to support campus operations and facilitate execution of the Campus Master Plan, while controlling cost and risk.
• Manage Cal Poly’s water infrastructure including potable and non-potable pumping and distribution systems, metering and data collection, and storage reservoirs for backup/emergency supply and firefighting.
• Manage sanitary sewer and storm sewer collection and conveyance systems, and lift stations.

Bachelor’s Degree in Civil, Environmental, Mechanical, or Industrial Engineering or related field AND five (5) years of progressively responsible experience in design, construction, operation and maintenance of and water and wastewater infrastructure systems. Additional qualifying experience may be substituted for the required education on a year-for-year basis.

LICENSES, CERTIFICATES, DEGREES, CREDENTIALS:
Possession of (or ability to obtain by date of hire) a valid California Driver’s License.

The anticipated hiring range for this role is $120,000 - $135,000 per year. Note that the offer is calculated based on the background and relevant years of experience of the individual selected. Factors in determining the appropriate compensation for a role…