Superintendent - Environmental Quality; Dallas Water Utilities - Civil Service

The Superintendent - Environmental Quality administers, oversees, manages, and monitors all operation activities in Pretreatment, Industrial Monitoring, Liquid Waste, and Special Projects & Outreach or Laboratory within the Pretreatment and Laboratory Services (PALS) Division of the Dallas Water Utilities, or/and oversees Park Conservation and Natural Resources, manages and oversees wildlife habitat efforts, manages Integrated Pest Management (IPM) program and staff, coordinates interdepartmental conservation efforts.
** Essential Functions
*** Manages, directs, and leads all operations and activities of the Pretreatment or Laboratory operations or various departmental initiatives regarding Habitat Management, Natural Resource Conservation, or/and environmental strategic planning through supervisors for compliance with TCEQ's Pretreatment permit and other Federal and State regulatory requirements; ensures that all acceptable operating procedures are followed and that operations are efficient and follow regulatory requirements.
* Prepares and presents clear, complete, and concise correspondence and technical reports; coordinates and collaborates with other City departments; interacts, engages, and communicates with TCEQ and EPA regarding current regulations, permit compliance, and other matters regarding wastewater operations or/and wildlife conservation, natural resource conservation, pest management.
* Manages the hiring and performance evaluation procedures for the department; approves and enforces discipline, verifies and approves time, manages service contracts, equipment, and technology and facilitates departmental success and adherence to permitting and regulatory standards; hears and resolves grievances and implements disciplinary actions when necessary.
* Develops and implements long range plans, programs, and schedules to ensure operational efficiency and compliance; determines goals and objectives needing emphasis; directs and coordinates work through supervisors, staff or/and volunteer groups, and provides coaching, advice, counsel, or technical direction as needed; prioritizes tasks, schedules and assigns various requests, and administers City policies and procedures.
* Responds to, engages with, and oversees the handling of customer requests and inquiries; acts as a liaison with TCEQ, EPA, and other organizations to improve customer service and regulatory compliance while ensuring safety and City standards.
* Supervises the preparation of Pretreatment or Laboratory or/and other reports and documents; coordinates and facilitates the provision of Pretreatment or Laboratory supplies, or/and equipment maintenance contracts, or/and the oversight of maintenance agreements for Pretreatment or Laboratory software and systems; or/and prepares the Annual Pretreatment or Laboratory Report, and oversees the compliance of other regulatory reporting.
* Develops and implements budget for department and operations; inspects work, audits activities, and identifies equipment that needs to be procured; attends meetings with upper management regarding operating budget preparation and approval.
* Coaches, advises, counsels and instructs employees; identifies all training needs for employees; interviews and makes selection on candidates for filling positions, recommends terminations, and facilitates promotions; hears and resolves serious complaints or simple grievances from employees and refers serious grievances to higher level managers.
* Finds and implements methods to improve production or effectiveness; oversees the inspection of pretreatment or laboratory procedures, or/and maintenance activities, and project implementation; approves employee hours and ensures adherence to all personnel and…