Sacramento Municipal Utility District
Director Safety, Environmental & Real Estate Services
Sacramento Municipal Utility District, Sacramento, California, United States, 95828
Director Safety, Environmental & Real Estate Services
Department:
Safety, Environmental & Real Estate Services
Location:
Sacramento, CA, US, 95817-1899
Category:
Health and Safety
Minimum Pay Rate:
$190,340.80
Maximum Pay Rate:
$265,116.80
Civil Service Status:
Non-Civil Service
Apply by Date:
Posting Type:
Open
This posting will remain open until a sufficient quantity of qualified applicants have been received but may close at any time without notice after 11/17/2025. Applicants are encouraged to apply early to ensure they are considered.
This position is a non-Civil Service (at-will) position. By accepting this non-civil service classification, you are releasing civil service rights and becoming an at‑will employee with no return rights to your prior position.
SMUD is pleased to announce the pursuit of our next Director, Safety, Environmental & Real Estate Services. We are seeking a strong leader who has a proven track record of delivering results, collaborating within the organization, and building strong partnerships. This position is responsible for exercising strategic leadership and direction and sits on the Senior Leadership Team within the Energy Delivery & Operations (ED&O) business unit. As a senior leader, the successful candidate is responsible for ensuring SMUD values, strategic initiatives, and desired culture are integrated into the Safety, Environmental & Real Estate Services work, group functions, operations, and services. Your success in this position translates into delivering energy to our customers in a safe, reliable, and environmentally responsible manner.
Purpose Provide leadership and direction for the planning, development, and implementation of shared programs for Safety, Environmental, and Real Estate Services to ensure legal and regulatory compliance with all applicable codes and regulations and provide proactive counsel and service to business units.
Nature and Scope This is a department level senior management position. It is distinguished from other director positions by its emphasis on safety, environmental, and real estate functions. This position provides ongoing direction and management to ensure the reliability and efficiency of the functional areas, and they are aligned and coordinated with other business units/departments. The role is required to attend, present and/or lead at Board, executive, team, customer, community, and one-on-one meetings; in person, as needed.
Duties and Responsibilities
Overall:
Directs the work of three work groups (Safety, Environmental, and Real Estate Services); maintains staffing levels and work quality to meet defined objectives; interprets and executes SMUD policies and procedures; recommends modifications to operating policies; oversees and evaluates work; owns hiring decisions and responsibility for training, coaching, mentoring, and developing team members; advises workgroups on tasks and operations as required to solve complex problems; ensures staff safety and prevention of personal injury and equipment loss; and takes responsibility for financial planning and annual goal setting to ensure project and operational schedules are met.
Presents to the SMUD Board of Directors and Executive Team on safety, environmental, and real estate projects, strategic directive updates, and compliance projects.
Ensures operating objectives in areas of responsibility are met within expected timing, budgetary, quantity, accuracy, safety, and quality standards.
Provides consultative services by reviewing and assessing current and proposed legislation, litigation, arbitration, and regulations or regulatory changes for awareness of impending changes and assessment of SMUD compliance; provides advice, counsel and recommendations to executive management, directors, managers, supervisors, and employees concerning compliance with governmental regulations and codes; serves as a subject matter expert in litigation, arbitration and regulatory hearings; represents SMUD and its interests on inter-utility, industry, governmental, and public committees and task forces and at policy-making boards; obtains and provides SMUD's position on proposed rule changes; provides status updates on rule changes to staff, department management, Legal, and Executive Management as required; and recommends changes in policies, procedures, construction, operating methods or procedures to ensure ongoing compliance with rule changes.
Health and Safety Services:
Directs and promotes a "Safety for Life" zero accident work culture for leadership, employees, contractors, and the public.
Integrates safety into the workflow processes of all business units and supports the prevention and reduction of Serious Incident and Fatalities (SIF), field and office ergonomic injuries, and occupational health injuries.
Oversees development and implementation of SMUD's Injury, Illness and Prevention Program that includes Safety Management System tracking (e.g., GenSuite), compliance tracking, behavior based safety, ergonomics, vehicle prevention, contractor safety, public safety, and SIF reduction programs (near miss reporting, Job Hazard Analysis, incident/accident root cause analysis, training, standards development, inspections, concern reporting, occupational and health monitoring, and human performance engineering).
Environmental Services:
Directs the development, implementation and/or long-term planning of the following environmental compliance programs: GHG reporting (federal and state), water and wastewater management, hazardous materials management, waste management, air quality/permitting, internal environmental sustainability, and California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) oversight, environmental stewardship programs.
Supports the following efforts: afterhours on-call program for spill response and reporting; avian protection program; soil/groundwater investigation & remediation projects; mitigation bank management; habitat conservation program development; and compliance inspections/audits.
Additional Duties and Responsibilities
Real Estate Services:
Directs and promotes the development of SMUD's real estate services program which includes the appraisal, acquisition, leasing, and disposal of all real property required for SMUD facilities and operations.
Develops area plans for input to SMUD's long range planning of facilities and operations.
Oversees the acquisition of real estate interests such as easements, leases, fees, contracts, and survey permits; ensures that matters are handled within established policy and procedures and legal requirements are met.
Other:
Performs other related duties as needed; schedules, hours and locations may fluctuate based on business needs.
Required Education
Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university.
Required Experience Qualifications
At least seven (7+) years of progressively responsible relevant work experience in the development and implementation of technical and comprehensive safety, occupational health, or risk management programs, including at least five (5+) years of progressively responsible management/supervisory experience or equivalent lead project experience in a teamwork environment.
Knowledge Of Methods and techniques for strategic planning; policy interpretation and application; program development and evaluation; processes related to team development (hiring, training, performance management); policies and procedures related to supervisory practices and employee rights; process redesign and improvement; risk analysis; fundamentals of Occupational Health and Safety and applicable federal, state and local laws, codes and regulations; practices and processes in conducting safety, loss control prevention, audits, inspections, and self-assessments; regulatory processes of the federal, state and local levels to effectively represent SMUD; standard operating procedures for modern office equipment including a computer and applicable software; English grammar, punctuation and vocabulary standards; and strong presentation/verbal communication skills.
Skills To Interpret and apply SMUD policies, procedures, applicable MOU's and/or other special agreements; apply applicable personnel laws, codes and regulations; direct and develop staff; manage contracts and work of consultants and contractors; collaboratively coordinate the work of the function or unit with other SMUD areas; establish, manage and update budget; initiate, maintain and oversee adherence to safety policies and procedures; interact with others to influence and motivate; compile and prepare technical, statistical and/or analytical reports and presentations; develop and conduct oral presentations to internal and external audiences; respond to and resolve customer issues, concerns and needs; monitor and manage projects; proactively research and assess trends and evaluate and provide recommendations to achieve department and SMUD objectives; utilize a personal computer and/or computer terminal, systems and software relevant to the job; communicate effectively orally and in writing internally/externally; establish and maintain effective working relationships internally and externally.
Desirable Qualifications
Experience partnering with leaders in the utility industry and working alongside high risk/field operations.
Knowledge of environmental programs and compliance programs including: GHG reporting (federal and state), water and wastewater management, hazardous materials management, waste management, air quality/permitting, internal environmental sustainability, California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) oversight, and environmental stewardship programs; spill response and reporting; avian protection program; soil/groundwater investigation and remediation projects; mitigation bank management; habitat conservation program development; and compliance inspections/audits.
Knowledge of real estate services and land management including appraisal, acquisition, leasing, and disposal of real property; and acquisition of real estate interests such as easements, right of way, leases, fees, contracts, and survey permits.
Possess or be able to obtain and maintain one or more of the following: Certified Safety Professional (CSP); Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH); Certified Hazardous Materials Manager (CHMM).
Physical Requirements Applicants must be able to perform the essential job functions with or without a reasonable accommodation.
SMUD – Who We Are As the nation's sixth-largest community‑owned electric service provider, we're proud of our reputation as one of the best places to work in Sacramento. Our employees report high engagement, satisfaction and a positive workplace culture. Sacramento was named the 2nd happiest place to work in America by Forbes Magazine. Lake Tahoe, San Francisco and the world‑renowned Napa Valley are within easy driving distance of our locations.
Our Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion SMUD celebrates diversity, inspiring an inclusive culture based on trust and respect to create belonging and connection among employees, customers, and communities. We aspire to be a workplace where you can be yourself, achieve best, and thrive together. SMUD signed the California Equal Pay Pledge in 2020, requiring equal pay for employees performing substantially similar work. Initial hiring salary range is not subject to negotiation.
Equal Opportunity Employer SMUD is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate in employment decisions on race, color, religion, gender (incl. pregnancy), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, veteran status or any other protected characteristic. All decisions are made on individual qualifications, merit, and business needs.
EEO Statement SMUD provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. SMUD complies with applicable state and local laws governing non‑discrimination in employment in all locations where the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, training.
Hybrid Work This position will require onsite work one or more days a week on a regular basis; sometimes more or less dependent on work and SMUD locations. SMUD prioritizes building strong colleague relationships. We will evolve remote work arrangements; business needs or emergencies may require more onsite.
CalPERS SMUD is a CalPERS agency. As a member of the California Public Employees Retirement System, SMUD offers eligible employees access to a defined benefit pension plan and other valued retirement and health benefits. To learn more visit www.calpers.ca.gov.
Applicant ID 2533
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Safety, Environmental & Real Estate Services
Location:
Sacramento, CA, US, 95817-1899
Category:
Health and Safety
Minimum Pay Rate:
$190,340.80
Maximum Pay Rate:
$265,116.80
Civil Service Status:
Non-Civil Service
Apply by Date:
Posting Type:
Open
This posting will remain open until a sufficient quantity of qualified applicants have been received but may close at any time without notice after 11/17/2025. Applicants are encouraged to apply early to ensure they are considered.
This position is a non-Civil Service (at-will) position. By accepting this non-civil service classification, you are releasing civil service rights and becoming an at‑will employee with no return rights to your prior position.
SMUD is pleased to announce the pursuit of our next Director, Safety, Environmental & Real Estate Services. We are seeking a strong leader who has a proven track record of delivering results, collaborating within the organization, and building strong partnerships. This position is responsible for exercising strategic leadership and direction and sits on the Senior Leadership Team within the Energy Delivery & Operations (ED&O) business unit. As a senior leader, the successful candidate is responsible for ensuring SMUD values, strategic initiatives, and desired culture are integrated into the Safety, Environmental & Real Estate Services work, group functions, operations, and services. Your success in this position translates into delivering energy to our customers in a safe, reliable, and environmentally responsible manner.
Purpose Provide leadership and direction for the planning, development, and implementation of shared programs for Safety, Environmental, and Real Estate Services to ensure legal and regulatory compliance with all applicable codes and regulations and provide proactive counsel and service to business units.
Nature and Scope This is a department level senior management position. It is distinguished from other director positions by its emphasis on safety, environmental, and real estate functions. This position provides ongoing direction and management to ensure the reliability and efficiency of the functional areas, and they are aligned and coordinated with other business units/departments. The role is required to attend, present and/or lead at Board, executive, team, customer, community, and one-on-one meetings; in person, as needed.
Duties and Responsibilities
Overall:
Directs the work of three work groups (Safety, Environmental, and Real Estate Services); maintains staffing levels and work quality to meet defined objectives; interprets and executes SMUD policies and procedures; recommends modifications to operating policies; oversees and evaluates work; owns hiring decisions and responsibility for training, coaching, mentoring, and developing team members; advises workgroups on tasks and operations as required to solve complex problems; ensures staff safety and prevention of personal injury and equipment loss; and takes responsibility for financial planning and annual goal setting to ensure project and operational schedules are met.
Presents to the SMUD Board of Directors and Executive Team on safety, environmental, and real estate projects, strategic directive updates, and compliance projects.
Ensures operating objectives in areas of responsibility are met within expected timing, budgetary, quantity, accuracy, safety, and quality standards.
Provides consultative services by reviewing and assessing current and proposed legislation, litigation, arbitration, and regulations or regulatory changes for awareness of impending changes and assessment of SMUD compliance; provides advice, counsel and recommendations to executive management, directors, managers, supervisors, and employees concerning compliance with governmental regulations and codes; serves as a subject matter expert in litigation, arbitration and regulatory hearings; represents SMUD and its interests on inter-utility, industry, governmental, and public committees and task forces and at policy-making boards; obtains and provides SMUD's position on proposed rule changes; provides status updates on rule changes to staff, department management, Legal, and Executive Management as required; and recommends changes in policies, procedures, construction, operating methods or procedures to ensure ongoing compliance with rule changes.
Health and Safety Services:
Directs and promotes a "Safety for Life" zero accident work culture for leadership, employees, contractors, and the public.
Integrates safety into the workflow processes of all business units and supports the prevention and reduction of Serious Incident and Fatalities (SIF), field and office ergonomic injuries, and occupational health injuries.
Oversees development and implementation of SMUD's Injury, Illness and Prevention Program that includes Safety Management System tracking (e.g., GenSuite), compliance tracking, behavior based safety, ergonomics, vehicle prevention, contractor safety, public safety, and SIF reduction programs (near miss reporting, Job Hazard Analysis, incident/accident root cause analysis, training, standards development, inspections, concern reporting, occupational and health monitoring, and human performance engineering).
Environmental Services:
Directs the development, implementation and/or long-term planning of the following environmental compliance programs: GHG reporting (federal and state), water and wastewater management, hazardous materials management, waste management, air quality/permitting, internal environmental sustainability, and California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) oversight, environmental stewardship programs.
Supports the following efforts: afterhours on-call program for spill response and reporting; avian protection program; soil/groundwater investigation & remediation projects; mitigation bank management; habitat conservation program development; and compliance inspections/audits.
Additional Duties and Responsibilities
Real Estate Services:
Directs and promotes the development of SMUD's real estate services program which includes the appraisal, acquisition, leasing, and disposal of all real property required for SMUD facilities and operations.
Develops area plans for input to SMUD's long range planning of facilities and operations.
Oversees the acquisition of real estate interests such as easements, leases, fees, contracts, and survey permits; ensures that matters are handled within established policy and procedures and legal requirements are met.
Other:
Performs other related duties as needed; schedules, hours and locations may fluctuate based on business needs.
Required Education
Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university.
Required Experience Qualifications
At least seven (7+) years of progressively responsible relevant work experience in the development and implementation of technical and comprehensive safety, occupational health, or risk management programs, including at least five (5+) years of progressively responsible management/supervisory experience or equivalent lead project experience in a teamwork environment.
Knowledge Of Methods and techniques for strategic planning; policy interpretation and application; program development and evaluation; processes related to team development (hiring, training, performance management); policies and procedures related to supervisory practices and employee rights; process redesign and improvement; risk analysis; fundamentals of Occupational Health and Safety and applicable federal, state and local laws, codes and regulations; practices and processes in conducting safety, loss control prevention, audits, inspections, and self-assessments; regulatory processes of the federal, state and local levels to effectively represent SMUD; standard operating procedures for modern office equipment including a computer and applicable software; English grammar, punctuation and vocabulary standards; and strong presentation/verbal communication skills.
Skills To Interpret and apply SMUD policies, procedures, applicable MOU's and/or other special agreements; apply applicable personnel laws, codes and regulations; direct and develop staff; manage contracts and work of consultants and contractors; collaboratively coordinate the work of the function or unit with other SMUD areas; establish, manage and update budget; initiate, maintain and oversee adherence to safety policies and procedures; interact with others to influence and motivate; compile and prepare technical, statistical and/or analytical reports and presentations; develop and conduct oral presentations to internal and external audiences; respond to and resolve customer issues, concerns and needs; monitor and manage projects; proactively research and assess trends and evaluate and provide recommendations to achieve department and SMUD objectives; utilize a personal computer and/or computer terminal, systems and software relevant to the job; communicate effectively orally and in writing internally/externally; establish and maintain effective working relationships internally and externally.
Desirable Qualifications
Experience partnering with leaders in the utility industry and working alongside high risk/field operations.
Knowledge of environmental programs and compliance programs including: GHG reporting (federal and state), water and wastewater management, hazardous materials management, waste management, air quality/permitting, internal environmental sustainability, California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) oversight, and environmental stewardship programs; spill response and reporting; avian protection program; soil/groundwater investigation and remediation projects; mitigation bank management; habitat conservation program development; and compliance inspections/audits.
Knowledge of real estate services and land management including appraisal, acquisition, leasing, and disposal of real property; and acquisition of real estate interests such as easements, right of way, leases, fees, contracts, and survey permits.
Possess or be able to obtain and maintain one or more of the following: Certified Safety Professional (CSP); Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH); Certified Hazardous Materials Manager (CHMM).
Physical Requirements Applicants must be able to perform the essential job functions with or without a reasonable accommodation.
SMUD – Who We Are As the nation's sixth-largest community‑owned electric service provider, we're proud of our reputation as one of the best places to work in Sacramento. Our employees report high engagement, satisfaction and a positive workplace culture. Sacramento was named the 2nd happiest place to work in America by Forbes Magazine. Lake Tahoe, San Francisco and the world‑renowned Napa Valley are within easy driving distance of our locations.
Our Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion SMUD celebrates diversity, inspiring an inclusive culture based on trust and respect to create belonging and connection among employees, customers, and communities. We aspire to be a workplace where you can be yourself, achieve best, and thrive together. SMUD signed the California Equal Pay Pledge in 2020, requiring equal pay for employees performing substantially similar work. Initial hiring salary range is not subject to negotiation.
Equal Opportunity Employer SMUD is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate in employment decisions on race, color, religion, gender (incl. pregnancy), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, veteran status or any other protected characteristic. All decisions are made on individual qualifications, merit, and business needs.
EEO Statement SMUD provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. SMUD complies with applicable state and local laws governing non‑discrimination in employment in all locations where the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, training.
Hybrid Work This position will require onsite work one or more days a week on a regular basis; sometimes more or less dependent on work and SMUD locations. SMUD prioritizes building strong colleague relationships. We will evolve remote work arrangements; business needs or emergencies may require more onsite.
CalPERS SMUD is a CalPERS agency. As a member of the California Public Employees Retirement System, SMUD offers eligible employees access to a defined benefit pension plan and other valued retirement and health benefits. To learn more visit www.calpers.ca.gov.
Applicant ID 2533
#J-18808-Ljbffr