DIRECTOR OF UTILITIES:

SHAD S. SPRINGER

Phone: (805) 925.0951 x7211

Fax: (805) 928-7240

E-Mail

EDUCATION & EMPLOYMENT:

• Master of Public Administration (University of Wyoming)
• Bachelor of Science – Civil Engineering (University of Wyoming)
• Associate of Science – Engineering (Northern Wyoming Community College)
• Registered Professional Civil Engineer:  California, Arizona, & Wyoming
• Association of State Floodplain Managers, Certified Floodplain Manager (CFM)
• Qualified Storm Water Pollution Prevention Designer (QSD) and Practitioner (QSP)
• Director, Utilities Department, City of Santa Maria
• Acting Director, Public Works Department, City of Santa Maria
• Principal Civil Engineer, Engineering Division, City of Santa Maria
• Assistant Public Works Director, Arizona
• County Planning Director, Wyoming
• Administrator, Sheridan Area Water Supply Joint Powers Board
• Assistant County Engineer, Wyoming

COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT:

• American Society of Civil Engineers
• American Public Works Association
• Association of State Floodplain Managers

DESCRIPTION OF RESPONSIBILITIES:

Director of the City's Utilities Department. Responsibilities are:

• Water Services
• Wastewater Services
• Solid Waste Services
• Starting and Discontinuing Utility Service

Review the City's Annual Water Quality Report.

UTILITIES DEPARTMENT ORGANIZATIONAL CHART:

• Utilities Department

MISSION STATEMENT:

To provide efficient utility services through the use of progressive innovation, excellent customer service, and the wise use of public resources for the long-term benefit of the community.

2024-25 Goals and Objectives

1. Initiate a cost-of-service study to update the Solid Waste Collections rate model consistent with the requirements of Proposition 218. 
2. For a safe environment, complete construction of the Flare Replacement Project under the PG&E Turnkey Project. This project is necessary to maintain compliance with CCR Title 27 regulations pertaining to landfill gas collection and management. 
3. Complete the design and environmental review for Public Works to bid a contract for the construction of the Cell 1 Phase II Liner Extension Project. This project is necessary to provide additional disposal capacity at the Santa Maria Regional Landfill and time to facilitate the design, permitting, and construction of the Los Flores Integrated Waste Management Facility. 
4. Perform a study to determine the preferred form of ammonia to be used in the City’s disinfection process at the blending and disinfection facility. The study will consider cost, effectiveness, safety, and redundancy for the City’s potable (drinking) water supply. 
5. Conduct an analysis of the percolation pond capacity at the Wastewater Treatment Plant to determine potential limitations of flows into the plant. 
6. Implement a Laboratory Information Management System to comply with permit requirements for reporting at the Wastewater Treatment Plant. 
7. Initiate an update to the Citys’ wastewater collections model to reflect current sewer flows. 
8. Complete an organizational assessment in support of a comprehensive strategic workforce plan for the Utilities Department.