Deputy Director, Utility Operations; Deputy Director, Public Works

This posting will be used to fill a full-time, Safety Sensitive position of Deputy Director of Public Works for Utility Operations. This position holds the highest level of responsibility and authority for the Bureau of Utility Operations. This position oversees 379 employees and an annual budget of over $100 million with assets valued at over $1 billion. This position has the primary function of managing the entire Bureau of Utility Operations, which includes water and wastewater operations, collections and distributions, central maintenance and technical support.

NATURE AND VARIETY OF WORK Work involves responsibility for planning, organizing, budgeting, and directing the various programs and activities of the Bureau of Utility Operations. Work requires the direction and organization of a diversified staff concerned with planning, design and construction of water and wastewater distribution, collection and treatment systems and facilities. Work is performed with considerable independence under the general direction of the Director of Public Works.

Work results are reviewed through conferences, reports and results obtained towards achieving departmental objectives.(

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The duties and responsibilities enumerated in this class specification are for the purpose of determining a common set of minimum qualifications and salary level for all positions in this class. They are not intended to include all of the essential job functions of all positions in the class).

• Plan, organize, direct and manage assigned engineering programs.
• Develop policies and procedures for assigned program area within the Department of Public Works.
• Direct the preparation of the bureau's annual capital and operating budgets. Ensure proper training for staff members.
• Supervise the preparation and maintenance of necessary records and reports. Recommend the hiring, firing, disciplining, and related personnel matters.
• Plan, organize and direct the programs and activities of the Bureau of Utility Operations of the Department of Public Works to ensure economical and efficient treatment and processing of drinking water, wastewater and/or disposal of sludge.
• Supervise employees engaged in pumping, treatment, and maintenance and repair of water and wastewater facilities and related activities.
• Review plant and laboratory reports, and direct the adjustment of processing methods to improve treatment efficiency; analyze water and wastewater facilities and costs associated with them and make plans and take action for reducing costs through Capital Projects and operating/maintenance work; recommend changes to improve the operation of the bureau's facilities and pumping stations to improve the effluent from the wastewater facilities and maximize the quality of water to our customers.
• Plan/schedule replacement of critical equipment providing for all contingencies to preclude violations of regulations or permits related to water and wastewater facilities.
• Ensure that preventive maintenance is scheduled to prevent/reduce downtime and major repairs; evaluate purchase requests based upon budgetary and operating constraints; ensure adequate supply of spare parts and equipment for normal maintenance/repair; and maintain minimum inventory of spare parts.
• Oversee the Department of Public Works' Safety Program and ensure a safe working environment for the bureau's staff. Analyze collection and distribution systems operations and costs and recommend through staff programs to repair, renovate and reconstruct aging infrastructure.
• Analyze treatment operations and costs; prepare annual budget request and administer expenditures of allotted funds to achieve the greatest economy consistent with efficient service to the public; report and recommend…