Sonoma Water Project Manager
Minimum Qualifications
Education: Academic coursework which would provide the opportunity to acquire the knowledge and abilities listed. Normally, coursework in public administration, business administration, management, accounting, statistics, human resources or closely related courses would provide such an opportunity.
Experience: Experience which would provide the opportunity to acquire the knowledge and abilities listed. Normally, two years of progressively responsible experience in a professional, human resources, administrative or fiscal staff position would provide such an opportunity. Experience supervising professional, administrative or technical staff is desirable.
License: Possession of a valid driver's license at the appropriate level including necessary special endorsements, as required by the State of California to perform the essential job functions of the position.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Considerable knowledge of: principles and practices relating to modern budget, programs and systems management.
Working knowledge of: operations and functions of county government; group dynamics as it relates to public organizations; research methodology, report writing and basic statistics, and their application; rate analysis; public debt analysis and legal requirements; grant proposal preparation; alternative funding sources; effective human resources and supervisory techniques; written and oral communications, including language mechanics, syntax and English composition; and modern office methods and procedures; the use of electronic information equipment and specific systems as used within the department.
Ability to: plan and organize research and statistical work relating to the various aspects of administration, budget and general management matters; understand, interpret and apply rules, regulations, ordinances, and federal, state and local legislation; effectively communicate orally and in writing, and present conclusions before advisory and policy bodies; effectively supervise the work of professional, technical and office support staff; establish and maintain effective working relationships with county management personnel, employees, and the public in carrying out sound management policies; perform data collection, interpretation and evaluation pertaining to administrative, fiscal and management matters; use principles of inductive and deductive reasoning to validate conclusions and recommendations; analyze administrative problems, budgets, and a variety of programs, systems and procedures; use electronic information equipment and specific systems as used within the department.
Selection Procedure & Some Helpful Tips When Applying
- Your application information and your responses to the supplemental questions are evaluated and taken into consideration throughout the entire selection process.
- You should list all employers and positions held within the last ten years in the work history section of your application. Be as thorough as possible when responding to the supplemental questions.
- You may include history beyond ten years if related to the position for which you are applying. If you held multiple positions with one employer, list out each position separately.
- Failure to follow these instructions may impact your competitiveness in this process or may result in disqualification.