GENERAL MANAGER (RFCD CHIEF ENGINEER)

ABOUT THE POSITION

The Clark County Regional Flood Control District (RFCD) is seeking qualified candidates to apply for the General Manager - RCFD Chief Engineer position. This position will be responsible for surveying, investigating, reporting and estimating the extent of flood problems and plans; organizes and administers comprehensive programs for a comprehensive regional flood control district; directing and managing day-to-day operations, providing staff support and program oversight for the Regional Flood Control District (RFCD) Board of Directors.

CLASS CHARACTERISTICS:
This class coordinates the efforts of all local, state, and federal agencies in the planning, development, and funding of regional flood control projects and programs, including the development and implementation of a regional master plan for all hydrographic areas. Responsibilities include administering engineering, personnel, budgetary, capital funding, and contract administration support functions.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED/EXERCISED:
This classification performs duties and responsibilities of unusual difficulty under the administrative direction of the RFCD Board of Directors and directs all activities of the RFCD primarily through an Assistant General Manager and two subordinate directors.

Salary Range: $167,793.60 - $260,062.40 (Depends on Qualifications)

This examination will establish an Open Competitive Eligibility list to fill current and/or future vacancies that may occur within the next six (6) months or may be extended as needed by Human Resources.

Human Resources reserves the right to call only the most qualified applicants to the selection process.

This position is a management position and excluded from membership in the union.

NOTE: A cover letter and resume are required in addition to the completed employment application. Candidates may be invited to the selection process based on specific criteria listed in the resume, such as experience in (example: policy development and implementation, programmatic and staff oversight, or experience in a public agency similar to Clark County). Applications submitted without a copy of the candidate’s resume and cover letter are incomplete and will not be considered.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

Education and Experience: Equivalent to a Bachelor's Degree in civil engineering, or a closely related field, and seven (7) years of full-time progressively responsible experience in professional engineering and engineering management, two (2) years of which were in flood control management and planning. Possession of an appropriate advanced degree is desirable.

Qualifying education and experience must be clearly documented in the “Education” and “Work Experience” sections of the application. Do not substitute a resume for your application or write "see attached resume" on your application.

Licensing and Certification: Must possess valid registration as a professional engineer (PE) in the State of Nevada at time of application. If registered in another state, must obtain Nevada registration within one (1) year of the date of hire. Must possess valid Nevada Class C driver's license at time of appointment. Applications submitted without a copy of candidate's PE are incomplete and will not be considered.

Background Investigation: Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a background investigation. Periodically after employment background investigations may be conducted.

Citizenship: Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Please note, Clark County does not provide H1B visa sponsorships or transfers for any employment positions.

Pre-Employment Drug Testing: Employment is contingent upon the results of a pre-employment drug examination.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES

• Responsible for developing and directing the implementation of goals, objectives, policies, procedures, and work standards for the district; directs the preparation and administration of the district’s budget and capital improvement program.
• Plans, organizes, supervises, reviews, and evaluates the activities of management staff who have responsibility for specified administrative and/or operational areas of the district.
• Works with the RFCD Board, various advisory boards and commissions, citizen groups and agency management to formulate and implement policies and plans related to flood control, a comprehensive flood warning, mitigation, and control system; directs master plan and design criteria updates.
• Prioritizes and allocates available resources; reviews and evaluates program and service delivery.
• Coordinates the acquisition of land rights and the project design and control of construction plans for flood control projects; oversees required relocation of facilities or individuals for such projects.
• Directs the preparation of federal grant and other funding requests; ensures appropriate record keeping and reporting to various funding agencies.
• May represent the agency in local and state-wide forums, make oral and/or written presentations before the RFCD Board of Directors and various advisory committees, citizens, state and federal legislative bodies, regulatory and community groups.
• Directs the selection of staff and provides for their training and professional development; interprets regulations and agency policies and procedures to employees; ensures effective morale, productivity, and discipline of department staff.
• Directs the conduct of and conducts analytical and technical studies; develops and reviews reports of findings, alternatives, and recommendations; directs the maintenance of accurate records and files.
• Monitors and interprets changes in laws and regulations related to flood control planning, development, and program implementation; evaluates their impact upon agency activities and develops and implements policy and procedural changes as required.
• Ability to communicate effectively during crisis management.
  
  Knowledge of:
  Principles and practices of flood control programs and requirements; civil engineering principles and practices; public agency contract negotiation and administration; funding sources and practices for flood control project development and construction; administrative principles and practices, including budgeting, goal setting, program development, implementation and evaluation, and the management of employees through multiple levels of supervision; principles and practices of developing teams, motivating employees and managing in a team environment; applicable laws, codes and regulations; computer applications related to the work; record management principles and practices; techniques for dealing with a variety of individuals, at all levels of responsibility, in person and over the telephone; techniques for making effective public presentations.
  
  Skill in:
  Planning, organizing and administering a regional flood control program; plans, organizes, assigns, supervises, reviews and evaluates the work of professional, technical and office support staff; training others in policies and procedures related to the work and providing for their professional development; assisting in developing and implementing goals, objectives, policies, procedures and work standards; developing effective work teams and motivating individuals to meet goals and objectives and provide project development, funding and implementation in the most cost effective and efficient manner; interpreting, applying and explaining complex federal, state and local laws related to the areas of responsibility; preparing clear and concise reports, correspondence and other written materials; using initiative and independent judgment within general policy guidelines; ability to communicate effectively to different audiences and during crisis management; using tact, discretion and prudence in dealing with those contacted in the course of the work.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Mobility to work in a typical office setting, use standard office equipment, and to drive a motor vehicle in order to visit work sites and attend meetings; vision to read printed materials and a computer screen; and hearing and speech to communicate in person or over the telephone. Accommodation may be made for some of these physical demands for otherwise qualified individuals who require and request such accommodation

Come Make a Difference and Join the Clark County Family where we offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes:

• Flexible Schedules including 4/10 options
• More Money in Your Pocket
  • 100% Employer Paid Defined Benefit Retirement
  • No Social Security Deduction
  • No State Income Taxes

Two Employer Sponsored Health Plans Offered - Choice of PPO or EPO (hybrid of HMO)

• Medical - Employer pays 90% of premium
  • Pharmacy Benefits (30, 90-day retail or mail order fills)
  • 24/7 Telephone Advice Nurse - no employee cost
  • Teledoc, Doctoroo, and Dispatch Health

Retiree insurance - eligible after 5 years of service Dental Vision Life Insurance - Employer Paid AD&D - Employer Paid Long Term Disability - Employer Paid Generous Leave Accruals that include:

• 13Paid Holidays includinga Floating Birthday Holiday
• Paid Vacation Leave
• Paid Sick Leave
• Holiday Leave

Other leave options

• Catastrophic Leave
• Parental Leave - Up to 90 days

Wide Variety of Voluntary Benefits that include

• Guardian - Accident, Cancer, Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity, and Short-Term Disability Insurance.
• Trustmark - Permanent Life Insurance benefits and long-term care.
• Sunlife Financial - Basic and Voluntary Life Insurance, AD&D, and long-term disability insurance
• TASC - Flexible Spending Account - FSA & Dependent Day Care Debit Card Available
• Morgan Stanley - Deferred Compensation Plan

Employee Assistance Program Onsite Fitness Center - $12/month*Benefits vary and are subject to change depending on assignment, hiring organization and bargaining unit.

Closing Date/Time: 12/23/2024 5:01 PM Pacific

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• Clark County

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