Assistant Director, Austin Water Environmental, Development, and Planning Services

* Directs assigned division and section activities, including analyzing and forecasting supply and demand to ensure effectiveness and efficiency. Identifies and analyzes trends and determines methodologies to implement changes.
* Develops and implements plan steps for asset management plans for water and wastewater vertical, horizontal and real assets, including asset condition, criticality, and risk assessments.
* Develops and implements short- and long-range water, wastewater, and reclaimed water system supply and infrastructure planning, programs, and personnel that provide administrative, managerial and engineering support, program planning, and evaluation.
* Determines goals, objectives, and resource requirements for Environmental, Development, and Planning activities within assigned divisions.
* Develops, revises, and implements standard operating practices, policies, and procedures within assigned divisions. Ensures divisions are following all City practices, policies, and procedures.
* Develops and reviews water and wastewater hydraulic performance analysis of pipeline systems design and criteria. Provides long range planning through project prioritization on the 5- and 10-year Capital Improvement Projects (CIP) spending plans.
* Develops and reviews water, environmental, and natural resource plans to ensure resource protection, availability, conservation, and sustainability in compliance with Federal, State and Local requirements and needs.
* Reviews, approves, and implements quality and safety systems and programs.
* Assists in the preparation, presentation, and monitoring of departmental budget.
* Represents the department at City Council meetings, citizens groups, boards and commissions and external agencies and organizations.
* Provides support and coordination to other City departments and agencies as needed.
* Investigates and resolves Citizen inquiries and complaints.
* Reviews, analyzes, and prepares both written and oral reports.
* Knowledge of fiscal planning and budget preparation.
* Knowledge of Local, State, and Federal water and wastewater utility regulations.
* Knowledge of City practices, policies, and procedures.
* Knowledge of technical aspects of operations and maintenance.
* Knowledge of supervisory and managerial techniques and principles.
* Skill in oral and written communications.
* Skill in handling multiple tasks and prioritizing.
* Skill in using computers and related software applications.
* Skill in managing multiple programs, projects, and tasks.
* Skill in negotiations and handling conflict resolution
* Skill in analyzing complex data from various sources, synthesizing collected information, and developing sound decisions/recommendations
* Skill in developing, reviewing, monitoring, and evaluating contracts for services and/or materials
* Ability to manage multiple projects and programs simultaneously within approved budgets
* Ability to quickly recognize and analyze irregular events.
* Ability to establish and maintain excellent communication and working relationships with City personnel and the public.
* Ability to organize, analyze, interpret, and evaluate scientific civil engineering problems and provide practical, cost-effective solutions.
* Graduation with a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in a field related to Engineering, plus six (6) years of progressively responsible management experience in a related field, including at least three (3) years of experience with a water and wastewater utility.
* Graduation with a Master's degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in a related field may substitute for up to two (2) years of the required experience.
* ** Utility Experience** - Expertise in…