Human Resources and Risk Manager

Job Title: Human Resources & Risk Manager

Organization: Vallejo Flood & Wastewater District

Location: Vallejo, CA

Salary Range: $184,538 - $203,455 annually

Application Deadline: Open Until Filled (First Review of Applications: March 17, 2025)

 

About Vallejo & The District

The Vallejo Flood & Wastewater District is an independent special district dedicated to providing wastewater management and flood control services to the Vallejo community. With a team of 97 full-time employees and a $74 million budget, the District plays a critical role in ensuring public health, safety, and environmental protection.

 

Position Overview

The District is seeking a dynamic and experienced Human Resources & Risk Manager to lead its HR and Risk Management Department. This key leadership position oversees a team including a Human Resources Analyst I, a Human Resources Technician II, and a Safety Manager.

 

The selected candidate will be responsible for a wide range of HR and risk functions, including:

 

• Employee and labor relations

 

• Recruitment and selection

 

• Classification and compensation

 

• Benefits administration

 

• Leave management

 

• Training and development

 

• Performance management

 

• Policy development

 

• Workers' compensation and risk programs

 

The HR & Risk Manager will work closely with senior leadership, providing strategic direction on workforce planning, employee development, and labor negotiations while fostering a positive organizational culture.

 

Ideal Candidate

 

The ideal candidate will demonstrate:

 

• Ability to maintain confidentiality and discretion in HR matters

 

• Strong leadership, problem-solving, and decision-making skills

 

• Experience in fostering employee engagement and organizational development

 

• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills

 

• High ethical standards, adaptability, and strategic thinking

 

Qualifications

 

Education:

 

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Public/Business Administration, or a related field (Master’s degree preferred)

 

• SHRM-SCP or PHR certification is desirable

 

Experience:

 

• 5-7 years of progressively responsible HR management experience (public agency experience preferred)

 

• Minimum of 3 years in a supervisory role

 

Compensation & Benefits

 

• Competitive salary ($184,538 - $203,455 annually)

 

• CalPERS Retirement Plan (Classic: 2.7% @ 55, New: 2% @ 62)

 

• Fully paid medical, dental, and vision coverage for employees & dependents

 

• Generous vacation, sick leave, and 11 paid holidays + floating holiday hours

 

• Employer-matched deferred compensation plan

 

• Life insurance, short-term disability, EAP, wellness incentives & more

 

How to Apply

 

To be considered, submit your resume, cover letter, and four professional references (one each from a current supervisor, former supervisor, direct report, and colleague).

 

Apply here: https://apptrkr.com/6002695

 

Download Brochure here: https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/aptcpskh92iznfw8vketp/Vallejo-Flood-Wastewater-HRManager.pdf?rlkey=t6e3rt1ce5c1kpiq0gl9enik8&e=1&st=qhuc7eab&dl=0

 

For inquiries, contact:

Gene Boucher, Managing Director

[email protected] | (510) 838-1000 (Option 2)