Assistant Director, Operations & Field Services; B254200-1 Administration

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Assistant Director, Operations & Field Services (B254200-1), 216, Administration. 2 weeks ago Be among the first 25 applicants.

Job Description
Assists in the planning, directing, and controlling the daily operations of the Utilities Department which includes water and wastewater treatment plants, water distribution system, and sanitary sewer collection system to ensure drinking water meets designated specifications and effluent water from wastewater plants meet state and federal regulations.

• Oversees all services divisions including water distribution, wastewater collection, SCADA & instrumentation, and meter infrastructure. Directs supervisors and superintendents to ensure field tasks, repairs, inspections, and service orders are completed efficiently and in compliance with standards.
• Assist in managing the capital improvements for the Utilities Department providing for ongoing annual evaluation of water infrastructure condition reports and new facility needs for current facility and projected growth demands in the future.
• Develop and manage the capital improvement plan; including development through consulting services, staff participation in the development of water and sewer master plans.
• Assist in directing and managing the administrative functions of the division inclusive of the development and enforcement of policies and procedures for the annual current budget; direct preparation steps for the new budget with critical expense trend analysis and collaboration with the Business Manager to determine needs for proper operational budgets and capital investments. Prepare a final recommended budget for Directors review and approval.
• Assist in directing the annual preparation and submission for Director approval of an integrated Work Plan for all Operations Divisions (Water Distribution and Construction, Water Treatment, Water Pollution Control, Wastewater Collection and Treatment, and Asset Management) Engineering Division, and Administrative Divisions; evaluate implementation of the work plan, assignments, employee training, and schedules.
• Provide direction for performance evaluations of Operations Manager, Engineering Manager, Business Manager, and other personnel within responsibility.
• Direct the daily conditions within the City water distribution system, wastewater collection system, water treatment system, and wastewater treatment systems to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements; manage main break repairs, wastewater overflows and cleanup, solids handling, odor control, pump operations, street repairs, spoils removal, temporary service connections, testing and chlorination of new mains, construction activities and traffic control where required; recommend corrective actions for projects.
• Evaluate and analyze water and wastewater system status and manage strategic measures to monitor, rehabilitate, and/or replace aged infrastructure to minimize customer service interruptions and pollution.
• Manage Emergency Management Response and Coordination procedures for the department; evaluate and recommend changes to response procedures and equipment to comply with emergency events and federal requirements.
• Manage Master Planning by directing professional services consultants and amending plans as growth occurs.
• Prepare a $60,000,000 budget.
• Provide customer service regarding high-water bills, Fire hydrant meters, and new commercial meters.
• Will be required to drive a City vehicle for city business use.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

• Water and wastewater treatment distribution and collection systems
• Financial and budgetary processes for administration of water and sewer systems
• Regulatory requirements (local, state, federal) for water and wastewater systems
• Municipal communication procedures
• Contractual documents interpretation
• Operational needs for water and wastewater facilities
• Asset Management and its administration

• Proficient PC skills to produce usable documents
• Management and supervisory techniques for working with management staff and labor
• Communication with media and public during emergencies and for progress reporting
• Project status reporting to Director, City Managers, and City Council
• Cooperation with all city departments for efficient operations
• Training and coaching of subordinates
• Project administration from planning through completion
• Contract negotiation for city benefit
• Performance benchmarking in water and wastewater systems
• Technical communication with consulting professionals
• Clarifying complex information to subordinates and lay personnel
• Motivation and leadership of teams to complete projects
• Training and development of staff
• Collaborative problem solving across departments
• Interpretation of environmental plans and engineering specifications
• Planning and supervision of designated subordinates in the Utilities Department
• Interpreting repair/replacement schedules and recommending changes
• Developing…