Waste Managment Services - Engineer​/CMOM​/Project Director

GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES

Engineering, Projects, Capacity Management Operations and Maintenance (CMOM) Director position responsible for coordination and supervision of all Waste Management Services Projects as well as the CIPP/Maintenance functions of the City's CMOM program including storm and sanitary wastewater collection systems. The work is performed under the general direction of the Public Works Division Manager, but considerable leeway is granted for the exercise of independent judgment and initiative.

Directly supervises employees in the CMOM program. Works in conjunction with the Collections Systems and Treatment Operations Directors in all areas of Waste Management Services operations.

• Develop and implement an ongoing preventive maintenance program for all wastewater and sewer structures.
• Assists with capital improvements planning, costing and construction planning.
• Assists Collections Systems and Treatment Operations Directors in ensuring all related maintenance programs are in compliance with regulatory guidelines.
• Assumes project manager duties from inception and design to construction and delivery of projects at any project development stage.
• Assists the Collection Systems and Treatment Operations Directors in supervising the plant and sewer maintenance employees and contractors in scheduled and emergency maintenance activities; supervises, plans and provides oversight of the city’s CMOM program to ensure compliance.
• Assists Collection Systems and Treatment Operations directors with flood control activities; confers with engineers, developers and the business community about flood control procedures and plans.
• Assists in the investigation and resolution of citizen complaints regarding flood control, and sewer maintenance.
• Assists with orienting new employees and solving personnel problems.
• In coordination with Treatment Operations, Collections Directors, sets up safety training programs for staff and ensures that all employees receive initial and ongoing safety training including hazardous materials, confined space entry, and personal protective equipment training.
• Performs administrative duties including assisting with budget preparation, union contract administration, and personnel evaluations.
• Approves vacation and other time-off requests and monitors use of sick leave and other absences.
• Compiles reports, performs data entry, and completes forms on personal computer using the applicable software.
• Works independently and with others under minimal supervision.
• Attends work regularly at the designated place and time.
• Performs all work duties and activities in accordance with City policies, procedures and OSHA, City and Waste Management Services safety rules and regulations.
• Performs all other related duties as assigned.

• Thorough knowledge of the practices, equipment, materials and methods necessary to maintain a comprehensive wastewater collection and treatment system.
• Basic knowledge of hydraulics and flood control systems.
• Ability to plan, assign, supervise and review the work of subordinate employees.
• Ability to solve problems and make independent decisions and recommendations that involve flood control, and storm-sanitary sewer maintenance.
• Ability to review work logs and statistical data and present facts and findings clearly and concisely.
• Ability to enforce rules, policies and procedures; ability to observe and enforce appropriate safety precautions.
• Ability to understand, give and carry out written and verbal instructions and respond to questions from supervisors, elected officials and coworkers.
• Ability to discuss work-related issues with the public tactfully and promptly in a clear, concise and easily understandable manner.
• Ability to complete assigned work without direct supervision.
• Personal computer skills and ability to learn related software applications, enter and retrieve information on a computer, develop computer-generated reports and update records.
• Ability to travel inside and outside in all types of weather conditions to review work sites, meet with the public and to attend meetings;…