Director of the Planning and Works Area

REQUIRED PROFILE

We are looking for a professional with high technical qualification, proven experience in the water sector, and demonstrated capacity for leadership and team management, preferably with experience developed within Public Administrations.

A PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE of at least 5 years is required in positions and functions related to water resources management, planning, hydraulic infrastructure, or other areas directly linked to the competencies of the position.

Experience in the water sector is an indispensable requirement.

• Advanced knowledge in water matters, hydrological planning, and hydraulic infrastructure.

• Knowledge of the regulations applicable to the water and hydraulic works field.

• Knowledge of territorial planning and environmental assessment.

• Knowledge of flood risk management and climate change adaptation.

• Knowledge of geographic information systems.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and management software.

COMPLEMENTARY TRAINING specialized; training in the following will be valued: Water resources management and planning, hydrology and hydraulics, hydraulic works, hydrological planning, flood risk management, environmental assessment and restoration, hydraulic infrastructure management, Geographic Information Systems (GIS), water regulations and legislation, etc.

University DEGREE in Civil Engineering (Caminos, Canales y Puertos), Geology, Environmental Sciences, Industrial Engineering, other equivalent university degrees, or those related to the functions of the position.

• Basque: Linguistic Profile 3 (PL3).

• English: Fluent conversation.

• Remuneration: €87,101.70 gross per year

URAREN EUSKAL AGENTZIA-AGENCIA VASCA DEL AGUA needs to recruit a

We are looking for a professional with a solid technical and management track record in the field of water resources, hydrological planning, and hydraulic infrastructure.

Integrated into the Agency's management structure and reporting to the General Directorate, they will assume the responsibility of leading, coordinating, and ensuring the fulfillment of the strategic, technical, and operational objectives of the Planning and Works Directorate, contributing to the development of public water policies in Euskadi.

The selected person will have a relevant role in hydrological planning, the programming and execution of hydraulic infrastructure investments and environmental restoration, flood risk prevention and management, monitoring the status of water bodies, and environmental assessment.

Likewise, they must promote internal coordination and collaboration with the various public administrations, organisms, entities, and scientific and technical agents linked to water management.

• Achieve the quantitative and qualitative objectives established for the Planning and Works Area.

• Direct, coordinate, and develop the human team assigned to the Area.

• Establish objectives for the staff under their charge and carry out the monitoring and evaluation of their performance.

• Plan and supervise the actions, projects, programs, and investments within the Area's competence.

• Guarantee the correct preparation, updating, and compliance with internal procedures.

• Promote continuous improvement proposals regarding planning and works.

• Guarantee adequate coordination with the rest of URA's areas and departments.

• Channel and ensure the adequate circulation of technical and management information.

• Maintain effective collaborative relationships with public administrations, organisms, entities, and agents related to the Agency's competencies.

• Guarantee adequate attention and response to the needs of the organisms and entities with which they collaborate.

• Position: Director of Planning and Works

• Area: Planning and Works

• Reporting to: General Directorate of URA

• Scope: Agencia Vasca del Agua - URA facilities in Vitoria-Gasteiz

• Resources associated with the position: Computer, mobile phone, company vehicle, parking, and other resources necessary for the performance of the position's functions.

If you have a solid professional career in the water sector, experience in Public Administration, leadership capacity, and strategic vision, we invite you to submit your candidacy to be part of URA.