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Matt Collings

Ladera Ranch,California

Summary

Proactive leader with history of success managing operations, building teams and equipping employees with skills to independently execute organizational needs. Offers progressive experience combined with sound judgement and good problem-solving abilities. Strong record of collaboration and engagement to build trust with the community and stakeholders.

Overview

28
28
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Assistant General Manager/Treasurer

Moulton Niguel Water District
06.2006 - Current
  • Responsible for the direction and administration of District business objectives, including the development and implementation of organizational policies, execution of Board of Directors and General Manager goals, and oversight of all day-to-day operation, engineering, financial, administration, and customer engagement related activities
  • Develop and implement the organizational development programs in coordination with the District’s executive team. Various programs included succession planning efforts to support employee professional development and collaborations with educators at the collegiate and high school level to enhance and promote water education programs
  • Manage the District’s human resources department which included development of several multi-year Memorandum of Understanding with District employee association
  • Organizational programs have resulted in the District being selected as a Top Workplace in Orange County for 7 years in a row
  • Provide direct oversight of the Finance Department, including the development of the District’s Long Range Financial Plan, annual operating budget, 10-year capital improvement program, update of the Cost of Service and Rate Design Analysis, and the annual audit
  • The implementation of the District’s financial plans and policies has led to the District’s current AAA rating from Fitch and S&P Rating Agencies
  • Responsible for the development and execution of water conservation and water-use efficiency programs
  • Participated in the implementation of an allocation-based rate structure in 2011 to encourage the efficient use of water
  • Conducted public outreach sessions and speaking engagements to educated and communicate rate structure changes and water use efficiency programs
  • Support the implementation of various customer-based rebate and incentive programs, such as the smart meter and customer portal program, innovative turf removal programs, school retrofit programs, recycled water conversions, and low-flow device rebate program
  • Represent the District on various regional Joint Powers Authorities and regional project committees
  • Currently, serve as the Board Chair for the South Orange County Wastewater Authority, a Joint Powers Authority consisting of 710-member agencies focused on wastewater treatment and permitting
  • Served as a director at the San Juan Basin Authority and the Santiago Aqueduct Commission
  • Represented the District at the Joint Regional Water Supply System and with its regional wholesale water agency
  • Direct the District’s water resources and water reliability enhancement programs
  • Initiated the District’s first Long Range Water Reliability Plan to support the development of additional water resource programs to increase water supply and system reliability
  • The plan reviewed opportunities for recycled water program expansion, water use efficiency programs, groundwater banking, and local supply development, including desalination, urban runoff diversion, stormwater capture, and direct potable reuse
  • The plan was last updated in 2020
  • Previously served as the Director of Engineering and Operations, where I directed which included the asset-based operation, maintenance, planning, and replacement of the potable water, recycled water, and wastewater collection and treatment infrastructure
  • Initiated the development of an Advanced Asset Management Program in 2018 that included the replacement of the Computer Maintenance Management System as a tool to enhance condition-based asset decisions, expansion of the Geographic Information System, and implementation of a water loss control program and proactive leak detection team
  • Currently directing the integration of various data tools to enhance data-based decision making on operational resource management and capital planning and investments
  • Successfully executed the planning, design, and construction of several capital improvement programs to rehabilitate and replace critical water and wastewater infrastructure, implement updated technologies, and enhance recycled water development
  • Obtained grant funding for several projects from the U.S
  • Bureau of Reclamation, Proposition1 IRWM programs, the California Office of Emergency Services, and others to support the implementation of capital projects
  • Partnered with local cities (Laguna Niguel, Laguna Hills, and Mission Viejo) on grant applications
  • Oversee and support the District’s community outreach and engagement activities, including the review of communication materials and social media activities, participation in the District’s speakers bureau program, represent the District with local city, community, and key stakeholders at various community events and programs, and collaborating on innovative ways to increase local engagement in water and watershed related issues
  • Represented the District on the design and construction of several regional water system reliability projects, including emergency storage reservoirs, interagency transfers, groundwater emergency interconnections, and a surface water treatment plant
  • Implementation of these projects, along with water-use efficiency and demand management programs, increased the District’s ability to provide water service in a regional emergency from less than 2 days to more than 25 30 days
  • Facilitate and/or participate in various regional planning groups to encourage collaboration among local water and wastewater agencies, the County of Orange, and local cities
  • The various groups that I have participated in or facilitated include: the Aliso Creek Watershed Collaboration Group, South Orange County Reliability Planning Group, and the South Orange County Operations Managers Group.

Project Engineer

Tetra Tech, Inc.
10.1998 - 05.2006
  • Supervised the complete design of several water/wastewater infrastructure projects on schedule and within budget utilizing support engineers, drafters, and subconsultants
  • Projects included concrete and steel water storage tanks, water and stormwater pump stations, wastewater lift stations, flow control facilities, pressure pipelines, and wastewater collection systems
  • Successfully interacted with clients during both the design and construction phases requiring on-site field analysis to solve construction-related challenges
  • Responsible for the development and mentoring of Design Engineers, including the recruitment and hiring of entry-level positions
  • Provided plan check and QA/QC reviews for other Agencies and Engineers
  • Participated in proposal writing and fee preparation, including several change order requests
  • Received the Orange County Engineering Council “Young Engineer of the Year Award”.

Process Control Intern

West Basin Municipal Water District
05.1996 - 09.1998
  • Developed monthly operational reports for water treatment plant process controls and production
  • Conducted various water bench tests and analysis as directed by the Process Control Engineer.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Civil Engineering with an emphasis in environmental science

Loyola Marymount University
01.1998

Skills

  • Strategic Planning Skill
  • Business Operations Knowledge
  • Operations Management
  • Employee Relations and Organizational Development
  • Community Engagement
  • Collaboration and Partner Development

Certification

  • Certified in National Incident Management Systems (NIMS) emergency response procedures
  • Certified as a Safety Assessment Program Inspector for the State of California

Affiliations

  • Registered Civil Engineer – California No. C63270
  • Orange County Water Association – Member
  • American Society of Civil Engineers

Timeline

Assistant General Manager/Treasurer

Moulton Niguel Water District
06.2006 - Current

Project Engineer

Tetra Tech, Inc.
10.1998 - 05.2006

Process Control Intern

West Basin Municipal Water District
05.1996 - 09.1998

Bachelor of Science - Civil Engineering with an emphasis in environmental science

Loyola Marymount University

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