**First consideration will be given to applications received by Friday, March 24, 2023.
DEFINITION
Under direction from the Director of Finance and Administration, plans, organizes, directs, and administers the District’s Human Resources and Risk Management programs; plans, directs, and supervises professional, technical, and clerical support staff performing a variety of human resources activities; prepares the division’s annual budget request, estimating staffing, materials, and equipment needs and monitors and controls program expenditures after budget adoption; prepares and presents staff reports to senior management and the Board of Directors; provides confidential advice and counsel to the Board, General Manager, and department and division managers on human resources and risk management issues; provides highly responsible staff assistance to the General Manager and Executive Team; and performs related work as required.
DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS
Human Resources & Risk Manager is a single-position, mid-level manager classification. Under administrative direction, within a framework of overall goals and objectives, the incumbent is responsible for planning, directing, and administering District-wide human resources and risk management programs and related activities. Programmatic responsibilities include recruitment and selection, classification, pay, and benefits administration, employee/labor relations, equal employment opportunity, employee training and development, workers compensation, and risk management. Responsibilities are broad in scope and require leadership and independent judgment on issues that are complex, interpretive, and evaluative in nature.
This classification is distinguished from other managers within the District by the specific responsibility for administering District-wide human resources and risk management programs. This classification is distinguished from the General Manager in that the latter is the chief executive responsible for the effectiveness of all District operations and provides direction to this classification.
The Ideal Candidate:
*Be both a technical expert and an outstanding manager
*Bring the values of honesty, stewardship, customer service, fiscal prudence, transparency, and a strong work ethic.
*Utilize proactive leadership, integrity, vision, and communication skills to lead the Human Resources & Risk Management Division and its staff to be a high-performing team.
*Work confidently and collaboratively with the Director of Finance and Administration and the district's management team, make strong and educated recommendations and carry out the General Manager's direction while keeping in mind the District's overall interest.
*Lead the creation and implementation of the Division’s strategic work-plan and establish measurements for the achievement of goals, objectives, and priorities, as well as ensuring continuous productivity of routine activities.
*Function as a mentor, coach, facilitator, and team player and set performance examples that can be reinforced across the District.
REQUIREMENTS
Any combination of education and experience that would likely provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge, skills, and abilities would be the equivalent of:
Education and Experience:
Possession of a Baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university with a major in business administration, public administration or a related field; and six (6) years of progressively responsible human resource experience, including three (3) years of lead experience directing the work of others in the field and completion of at least 75% of the District’s Leadership Skills Training Program. Supervisory experience strongly desired. One (1) year of supervisory experience may substitute for completion of the District’s Leadership Skills Training Program.
If not previously completed, completion of the District’s Leadership Skills Training Program is required following hire.
