Wastewater Systems Manager

Wastewater Collection And Transmission System Engineer

This position performs a variety of engineering and supervisory functions associated with the construction, operation, maintenance, and repair of the city's wastewater collection and transmission system.

Oversees the implementation, management, and continuance of the Administrative Order on Consent (AOC) programs to include the Infrastructure Rehabilitation Program (IRP), Management Operations and Maintenance (MOM) Programs, Continuing Sewer System Assessment Program (CSSAP), Capacity Assurance Program (CAP), and Information Management System (IMS).

Implements the IRP to include: utilize program tools to prioritize and schedule projects; determine replacement, repair and rehabilitation methods required; determine funding needed and schedule work based upon the DU 5-year CIP and Biennial Budget approval process; utilize Sanitary Sewer Overflow (SSO) Abatement List and reporting data to assess reduction in SSOs; utilize Root Failure Cause Analysis and Blockage Abatement data to assess system conditions;

utilize work order software, Granite Net, and High Frequency Cleaning List to assess reductions in reactive cleaning; calculate and utilize Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) to assess program success; utilize flow monitoring program and hydraulic model analysis to quantify I/I removed to evaluate program success; and provide recordkeeping and training for the program.

Oversees, coordinates, and directs the activities of the AOC consultants; prepares and reviews Professional Service contracts to secure or extend professional engineering services.

Directs supervision of Civil Engineers (Sewer) and general supervision of FOG Inspectors to include assignment of tasks and priorities, monitoring of work, utilization of work order software, and performs performance management functions.

Coordinates and directs the activities of staff engaged in gathering and analyzing information associated with the operation, maintenance, inspection, and design of system facilities.

Oversees and analyzes wastewater collection and transmission system (WCTS) operational and maintenance key performance measures; oversees and performs calculations associated with WCTS preventive maintenance programs (PMPs); oversees the review and analysis of inspection records associated with WCTS PMPs; oversees the development of standard operating procedures.

Reviews and applies ADEM and all other applicable regulatory regulations and industry guidelines to wastewater engineering, operations, and maintenance.

Oversees and manages the Significant Industrial Discharge (SID) program to include continued implementation of the City's Muni Code, review of pre-treatment, review of permitting, and coordination with consultants and customers.

Works with information management system and other workforce management software to review work procedures, timeliness, and correctness.

Oversees the SSO Abatement program and Fats, Oils, and Grease (FOG) program to include management of personnel which analyzes, tracks, and evaluates SSOs and grease related maintenance activities; oversight of Food Service Establishments (FSEs), Grease Waste Haulers (GWHs), and Grease Control Equipment (GCE); enforces FOG regulations by utilizing the Enforcement Response Guide (ERG); and coordinates with other city departments and consultants.

Provides management and professional engineering expertise in the maintenance, operation, rehabilitation, repair, and design of WCTS facilities; prepares plans, specifications, and cost estimates; monitors work performed by architectural and engineering firms while in progress; conducts special engineering studies and prepares reports associated with WCTS and the publicly owned treatment works as needed or directed.

Assists the Assistant Director in preparing the department budget, monitoring expenditures, writing purchase orders, preparing reports, capital improvement planning, and performs "Acting" duties in their absence.

Performs related duties.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES REQUIRED BY THE POSITION

Knowledge of civil engineering principles and practices.

Knowledge of…