BUSINESS SERVICES MANAGER (0932)-HETCH HETCHY WATER AND POWER-SFPUC (161040)

ABOUT HETCH HETCHY WATER AND POWER
This position is located within Hetch Hetchy Water and Power, and the reporting location is in Moccasin, CA (located 140 miles east of the San Francisco Bay Area; requires a 5-hour round trip commute by car in fair weather).  

Hetch Hetchy Water and Powers Division’s mission is to efficiently and reliably operate and maintain the Hetch Hetchy water and Power system in a manner that is inclusive of environmental and community interests, sustain the resources entrusted to the division’s care, and maintain consistency with the San Francisco Public Utilities Commission organizational values (service, excellence, trust, respect, teamwork, equal opportunity, communication, stewardship, and safety).

Role Description:

Business Services Manager is responsible for development and administration of Hetch Hetchy Water and Power’s operational budget ($61m), and capital and programmatic budgets ($1b over 10 years); acting as lead Hetch Hetchy Water and Power Division liaison to SFPUC senior staff and other partnering agencies and utilities; managing relationships and negotiating service agreements with local agencies and utilities to uphold the San Francisco Public Utility Commission’s objectives and Raker Act requirements; contract administration including governmental Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) Agreements development and administration; administrative services and organizational development (e.g., payroll, recruiting, training & personnel development), and records management; and managing guest service and housing/property management.

Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate will demonstrate a dedication to public utilities and leading multifunctional teams.

Essential Duties

According to Civil Service Commission Rule 109, the duties specified below are representative of the range of duties assigned to this job code/class and are not intended to be an inclusive list.

1. Act as lead Hetch Hetchy Water and Power Division liaison to SFPUC senior staff and other partnering agencies and utilities.
2. Development of Hetch Hetchy Water and Power’s operational budget, and capital and programmatic budgets and plans: Directs and coordinates staff to develop comprehensive Hetch Hetchy Water and Power’s operating, capital, and programmatic budgets and plans; works with other Division managers to analyze program goals, and/or operational risks and shortfalls and develop detailed justifications and persuasive arguments for budget proposals and initiatives.
3. Administration of Hetch Hetchy Water and Power’s operating, capital, and programmatic budgets and plans: Directs and coordinates staff engaged in administering and monitoring operating, capital, and programmatic budgets and plans; implement and closely monitor budget expenditures; identify and provide reports on budget health and practical options for potential cost overruns; manage and supervise finance and program controls for Hetch Hetchy Water and Power Division’s Rehabilitation and Repair (R&R) and Capital programs.
4. Manage relationships and negotiate service agreements with local agencies and utilities to uphold the San Francisco Public Utility Commission’s objectives and Raker Act requirements: Develop, administer, and monitor of Memorandum of Understanding Agreements with other governmental agencies, including the National Park Service, the USDA Forest Service, Tuolumne County, and various neighboring governmental agencies; ensure compliance with relevant City ordinances and statutes, including the Raker Act.
5. Contract administration including governmental Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) Agreements development and administration: Direct and coordinate staff engaged in procuring and administering Hetch Hetchy Water and Power Division professional service contracts; ensure compliance with state and federal laws, city ordinances, and administrative policies; direct staff in the review and processing of progress payments.
6. Manage the administrative services functions of the Hetch Hetchy Water and Power Division: Directs and coordinates staff (i.e., City employees and consultants) in ensuring compliance and efficiency of organizational processes (e.g., payroll, records management, progressive discipline), adherence to WECC/NERC regulatory responsibilities related to personnel and training (PER and CIP);accounting, and financial reporting functions (e.g., guest service and housing/property management; and oversight of Hetch Hetchy Water and Power Division health and safety needs.
7. Manage organizational development functions of the Hetch Hetchy Water and Power Division: Directs and coordinates staff (i.e., City employees and consultants) in develop and implement staffing plans (e.g., recruitment, retention, training) to meet Hetch Hetchy Water and Power Division's the organizational objectives within budget and City policies and constraints; manages and collaborates with others to evaluate and implement goals, responsibilities, and policies and procedure.
8. Engage in special projects as needed.