Reporting to the Director of Operations and Maintenance (OMD), the Manager of Facilities Maintenance and Construction (Manager) plans, organizes, and directs facility, plant and equipment maintenance and construction activities. These activities involve mechanical, electrical, and electronic systems, security systems, instrumentation, HVAC (heating, ventilation, and air conditioning), structural and grounds maintenance, planning, and asset management information systems. In addition, provides engineering evaluation and support for OMD and East Bay Municipal Utility District’s (EBMUD) industrial control systems. The Manager also oversees capital construction projects such as pumping plant upgrades, equipment replacement, facility improvements, and related projects.

The Facilities Maintenance and Construction Division includes three maintenance sections, and two engineering sections, consists of a staff of over 150 and utilizes an operating budget exceeding $40 million. This is an exempt (at will) position, serving at the pleasure of the Board of Directors.

EBMUD and its employees are committed to responsible stewardship of the resources to which we've been entrusted, to act with integrity, treat others with respect and work as a team as the means of fulfilling EBMUD's mission to provide reliable, high-quality water and wastewater services at fair and reasonable rates for the people of the East Bay, and to preserve and protect the environment for future generations. Competitive candidates will share these core values and additionally be prepared to:

• Plan and direct a comprehensive facilities maintenance and construction program in the areas noted.

• Plan and direct engineering support and asset management for OMD.

• Plan and direct the operations and maintenance of Supervisory Control of Data Acquisition (SCADA), Distributed Control Systems (DCS), and Building Management Control Systems (BMCS).

• Provide leadership and motivation to a large, multi-disciplinary staff.

• Work collaboratively with users to provide timely and efficient service to meet EBMUD objectives.

• Develop creative strategic plans to enhance efficiency and customer service.

• Respond to changing demands with flexibility and innovation.

• Manage and prioritize multiple competing interests with diplomacy and tact.

• Establish and implement performance, quality control and safety standards.

• Manage staff responding to off-hours malfunctions.

• Provide leadership on EBMUD’s Emergency Operations Team

A Leader at EMBUD:

• Inspires a shared vision by envisioning the future by imagining exciting and ennobling possibilities and enlisting others in a common vision by appealing to shared aspirations.

• Models the way by clarifying values, affirming shared values, and setting the example by aligning actions with the EBMUD’s organizational values.

• Challenges the process by searching for opportunities by seizing the initiative and looking outward for innovative ways to improve; experiments and takes risks (calculated) by consistently generating small wins and learning from experience.

• Enables others to act by fostering collaboration by building trust and facilitating relationships and strengthening others by increasing self-determination and developing competence.

• Encourage the heart by recognizing contributions by showing appreciation for individual excellence and celebrating the values and victories by creating a spirit of community.

The annual salary is $171,912 up to $260,736. Initial placement within the range is based upon qualifications. Appointment is typically made at or below the control point ($223,488) per year.

EBMUD is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, gender, gender identity (including transgender status), gender expression, marital or registered domestic partnership status, age for individuals age forty or older, national origin, ancestry, disability (mental or physical), medical condition (cancer and genetic characteristics), genetic information, sexual orientation, military and veterans status, family or medical leave status, pregnancy (including childbirth, lactation or related medical condition), pregnancy disability leave status, domestic violence victim status, political affiliation, and other categories protected by federal, state and/or local laws.

1. Bachelor’s degree

2. Several years of progressively responsible experience in one or more of the major areas of responsibility described above

3. Valid California driver’s license and satisfactory driving record

Please note: EBMUD requires all employees to provide written proof of vaccination. Those employees with sincerely held religious beliefs or valid medical reasons, as determined by EBMUD, will be exempt from vaccination requirements. Contact EBMUD Human Resources, Employee Services Division, at (510) 287-0764 for additional questions.

Equivalent combinations of education and experience may be considered. To be considered under the “equivalent combination of education and experience” provision, it is your responsibility to include in your application materials written evidence of employment performed at the level of the typical duties of this position and/or coursework in subject areas directly related to this position. For more information, see our FAQ page at http://www.ebmud.com/jobs/job-resources/job-faqs-frequently-asked-questions/.

1. Submit a completed EBMUD application and the required supplemental question responses online at www.ebmud.com by 4:30 p.m., Friday, March 29, 2024. Only application materials submitted online during the filing period will be accepted.

2. Candidates must achieve a passing score on each test part in order to advance to the next step in the selection process.

3. All qualified applications and supplemental responses will be competitively evaluated, with those candidates receiving a passing score to be invited to a panel interview tentatively scheduled for mid-April.

4. Successful candidates will be placed on the hiring list, based on rank, for further consideration to fill the current regular vacancy, as well as others occurring over the next 12 to 24 months.

5. The probation period for this position is 12 months. For those holding civil service status the probation period is 6 months.

6. All employment offers are conditional, pending the results of a Live Scan background screening. All selected finalists must participate in the Live Scan background screening process to remain in consideration for EBMUD employment.

As the first step in the selection process, responses to the supplemental questions must be submitted online with the regular EBMUD application. Provide thorough, accurate descriptions of assignments you have personally performed. Should you respond with comments such as “see application” or “see resume” instead of addressing the questions directly, your application may not be considered.