NOTE: This recruitment schedule was amended on March 27, 2023 to extend the closing date. Final Closing Date will be April 13, 2023.

The City/County Association of Governments of San Mateo County (C/CAG), a Joint Powers Authority, is seeking qualified applicants for the position of C/CAG Stormwater Program Director.

Under the direction of the Executive Director, the C/CAG Stormwater Program Director plans, organizes, directs, and coordinates activities and programs related to stormwater management and the Countywide Stormwater Program.

This management position will:

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  Provide technical and administrative assistance to C/CAG on stormwater and other related issues.
• Coordinate projects and programs with C/CAG's member agencies, outside agencies, and stakeholders.
• Manage budgets and contracts related to all assigned projects, programs, and studies.
• Design standard work processes, policies, and procedures.
• Develop and execute C/CAG plans and objectives.
• Exercise professional and technical leadership through staff supervision and consultant management.
• Coordinate activities with other C/CAG programs.
• Coordinate countywide activities related to municipal stormwater management requirements as promulgated by the San Francisco Bay Regional Water Quality Control Board.
• Develop and implement goals, policies, and priorities to support the overall quality of life for citizens as related to storm water runoff and its connections with transportation, climate resilience, urban greening, water supply and conservation, and other related issues.

This is an advanced-level classification that performs a wide variety of engineering, planning, and planning related duties that require exercising independent judgment and initiative in prioritizing, scheduling, assigning, and coordinating work. This class is distinguished from other C/CAG classifications in that it is specific to managing implementation of general program tasks required by C/CAG under the Countywide Stormwater Program for all local jurisdictions in San Mateo County.

IDEAL CANDIDATE
The ideal candidate will have five years of relevant experience ideally in environmental engineering or planning or a related field. The ideal candidate will also have experience working on complex issues with regulatory agencies and multiple stakeholders. In addition, the ideal candidate will have knowledge of and experience with raising regional, state, and federal funding.

The successful candidate will be:

• A leader who will strategically plan, organize, direct, and coordinate activities and programs related to stormwater management and the Countywide Stormwater Program.
• Quick and clear thinking, calm under pressure, and tactful in resolving issues.
• Approachable, politically astute, and skilled at performing highly complex work that is sensitive in nature.
• Able to exercise excellent judgment, initiative, responsiveness, and integrity.
• Experienced with recruiting, coaching, motivating, and mentoring staff.
• A strong financial manager that also has the knowledge and ability to identify, pursue, and secure potential funding sources for C/CAG programs.
• A collaborator who will navigate competing interests and work with diverse stakeholders to combine regulatory requirements and community goals into achievable programs and projects.
• A relationship builder who can effectively represent C/CAG to other departments, agencies, public bodies, regional/state/federal agencies, and the California Legislature.

ABOUT C/CAG - CCAG.CA.GOV
The City/County Association of Governments of San Mateo County (C/CAG) is a joint powers agency whose members include the County of San Mateo and the twenty incorporated cities and towns within San Mateo County. C/CAG is governed by a 21-member Board of Directors: one from each city (20) and one from the County.

City/County Association of Governments of San Mateo County (C/CAG) deals with issues that affect the quality of life in general; transportation, air quality, stormwater runoff, hazardous waste, solid waste and recycling, land use near airports, and abandoned vehicle abatement. C/CAG provides a unique forum for the cities and the County to work together on common issues to develop cost-effective solutions.

C/CAG serves the people of San Mateo County by partnering with state, regional, and local agencies and by building relationships with community-based organizations, non-profits, and advocacy organizations to understand community needs and challenges.

Examples Of Duties

Duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Provide technical assistance and recommendations to the C/CAG Board in the formulation and implementation of stormwater program priorities, funding, programming, planning, and projects.
• Provide technical assistance and analysis to the C/CAG Board and Stormwater Committee on stormwater-related issues including municipal National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit compliance, urban greening and green infrastructure planning and implementation, and climate resilience.
• Work on assignments that are highly complex and sensitive in nature, where substantial judgment and initiative is essential.
• Procure, manage, direct, and monitor consultant services, including contract negotiation and invoice processing.
• Monitor and ensure effective internal controls are in place for projects and programs to ensure compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations.
• Recruit, select, develop, supervise, motivate, and evaluate staff and ensure timely and quality of staff work product.
• Apply for and administer grants and manage grant funded projects.
• Represent C/CAG and C/CAG member agencies in regional and local stormwater task forces, work groups, and committees, including the Bay Area Municipal Stormwater Collaborative (BAMSC), among others
• Work in collaboration with C/CAG member agencies and partner agencies to ensure customer satisfaction as well as represent C/CAG's best interests.
• Analyze stormwater-related policies and proposed legislation, recommend positions to be taken by C/CAG; maintain liaison with officials in the legislative and other governmental offices to further C/CAG goals, priorities, and interests.
• Coordinate among C/CAG member agencies, the Bay Area Municipal Stormwater Collaborative (BAMSC), California Stormwater Quality Association (CASQA) and relevant regional and state agencies regarding stormwater-related plans, projects, programming, and allocation of funds.
• Assist the Executive Director in strategic planning and organization management; and participate as a member of the senior management team in the development and implementation of organization-wide policies and programs that will contribute to its overall success.
• Manage C/CAG stormwater funds, such as Measure M vehicle registration funds and the Countywide Program's stormwater property tax fees.
• Maintain and track program and project budgets; review accounting/financial reports from C/CAG Fiscal Agent and reconcile differences; and provide supporting information for financial audits on applicable programs/projects.
• Develop and recommend strategies and priorities on stormwater, climate resilience, integration of stormwater management with transportation investments, and associated strategies as they relate to stormwater quality and quantity.
• Responsible for the development, implementation, and management of plans, projects, programs, and resources, such as the Countywide Stormwater Resource Plan, Countywide Hydrology Model and Reasonable Assurance Analyses, Countywide Sustainable Streets Master Plan, Regional Collaborative Program, Green Infrastructure Design Guide, web-based stormwater-related GIS resources, and the Countywide Program's website and online presence; and coordinate between the region and San Mateo County municipalities on evolving stormwater permit regulations and related activities.
• Coordinate with San Francisco Bay Regional Water Quality Control Board and U.S. Environmental Protection Agency on the development and implementation of policies, regulations, and requirements.
• Create goals and strategies that support C/CAG's vision and management philosophy.
• Plan, direct, manage and support C/CAG-sponsored stormwater or integrated projects to ensure timely and cost-effective delivery of projects by working with involved agencies and consultants.
• Coordinate with federal, state, regional and local agencies to ensure compliance with pertinent administrative requirements.
• Coordinate with C/CAG legal counsel and/or outside counsel, as appropriate, regarding unfunded mandate test claims, permit appeals, and litigation issues.
• Oversee annual revenue program for the Countywide Stormwater Program, including facilitating consultant activities to ensure collection of annual fees on the property tax rolls by the County Assessor's Office.

Qualifications

Education and Experience:
Any combination of education and experience that would likely provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to qualify is:

Licensure/Certification:
Possession of or the ability to obtain and maintain a valid California Class C driver's license and have a satisfactory driving record.

Knowledge of :

• Standards and practices of municipal management and public administration, including supervision and evaluation of personnel, budget planning, preparation, and implementation, and public affairs.
• Standards and practices of governmental procurement principles, contract negotiation, preparation and administration.
• Pertinent local, state and federal laws, rules regulations and enforcement procedures.
• Practices and procedures as applied to the analysis and evaluation of programs, policies and operational needs.
• Local and state legislative processes and the key players within those processes.
• Basic standards and practices of C/CAG’s operations and its administration and organization.
• Standards and practices of stormwater engineering and planning or urban planning.
• Technical, legal, financial and public relations aspects of municipal government.

Skill/Ability to :

• Research, analyze, and make recommendations on administrative and management practices and procedures.
• Communicate clearly and effectively both orally and in writing; prepare comprehensive administrative, fiscal and technical reports and correspondence.
• Represent C/CAG to other departments, agencies, and before public bodies.
• Establish and maintain effective and cooperative working relationships with others contacted in course of performing assigned responsibilities, including other agencies and staff.
• Integrate a variety of activities and services to achieve program goals, targets, and priorities.
• Apply principles and techniques of community engagement, with a focus on addressing historical inequities among communities in San Mateo County.
• Communicate effectively to diverse audiences, including professional, civic, legislative, and citizen groups.
• Prepare complex and detailed written reports, program policies, procedures and contracts.
• Adequately and quickly read and review plans and specifications.
• Interpret policies, guidelines and procedures.
• Travel to various locations and negotiate difficult project sites and construction terrain where crouching, bending, stooping, climbing and/or kneeling would be required.

Application/Examination

This is an open recruitment. Anyone may apply.

Responses to the supplemental questions must be submitted in addition to the regular County employment application form. Though a resume may be submitted, a resume will not be accepted as a substitute for completion of the required employment application and supplemental questionnaire.

Application materials will be reviewed and applicants whose education and experience appear to best meet the needs of the position will be contacted by C/CAG for an interview with the hiring executive.

Applicants who meet the minimum qualifications are not guaranteed advancement through any subsequent phase of the examination. All examinations will be given in San Mateo County, California, and applicants must participate at their own expense.

Applications for this position will only be accepted online. If you are currently on the County's website, you may click the "Apply" button. If you are not on the County's website, please go tohttps://jobs.smcgov.org to apply. Applications must be received by the Human Resources Department before midnight on the final filing date.

APPLICATION DEADLINE: April 13, 2023, 11:59 p.m. PST
Application Screening: Week of April 17, 2023
Departmental Interviews: TBD

Analyst: Dorothy Halley (03162023) (C/CAG Stormwater Program Director - Unclassified - B333)