Assistant Director Of Utilities – Operations

ASSISTANT DIRECTOR OF UTILITIES – OPERATIONS

Asst. Dir. of Utilities – Ops.

Title: Assistant Director of Utilities – Operations
Department: Utilities
Reports To: Director of Utilities
Pay Plan: 75hrs per pay period
Type: Full Time
FLSA: Exempt
Emergency Classification: Class I
Summary
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Under the direction of Director of Utilities. The Assistant Director of Utilities – Operations will supervise all aspects of Parish Government water and wastewater utility operations and report to the Director the status thereof. Supervise, direct and coordinate with Utilities Supervisors on their respective daily operations and capital improvements projects.
Essential Job Functions
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Essential duties are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills. They are intended to be accurate summaries of what the job classification involves and what is required to perform it. The omission of specific statements or duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position.

• Manage utility operations including:
  • Coordinate with other Parish Government departments, including their respective Directors, to ensure proper inter-departmental coordination in the furtherance of Parish utility operations including, but not limited to, those departments dealing with emergency operations, facilities management, vehicle maintenance, personnel, purchasing, legal issues, contracts, road and drainage capital improvements projects, development
  • Coordinate with other municipal government officials on utility related matters, joint projects, interconnections, etc.
  • Coordinate with Supervisors concerning the response to any incident or field emergency situation, the result of which may put at risk the protection of public health and the environment
  • Coordinate with developers, builders, customers, vendors and other outside contractors concerning the provision of water and sewer services
• Manage utility planning and projects:
  • Work with the Director, Engineer, Supervisors and the Assistant Director of Utilities-Administration to develop, administer and maintain capital and operating budgets associated with Parish water and wastewater utility operations
• Assure that Utilities field purchases and use of all materials and equipment are consistent with budget and are reasonable and necessary to department operations.
• Manage personnel evaluation and development, coordinate with the Supervisors concerning the conducting, review and completion of all annual personnel evaluations
• Oversee and coordinate the development, review, signature and delivery of all required Louisiana Department of Health and Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality compliance reporting
• Establish and implement policies, practices, and procedures for field operations as approved by the Director.
• Supervise Field Operations Manager in his/her daily management of field operations
• Respond to after hour calls as needed when directed by the Director of Utilities, the Parish President, the CAO, and any Parish Council Member or the Homeland Security Director
• Regular, consistent attendance is required
• As requested, attend public meetings, briefings, training sessions, and seminars;
• Regular, consistent attendance is required
• Any other duties as assigned

Competencies: Employee must be able to operate basic office equipment, office computer and software, and any other specialty equipment needed for the position. Employee must be self-motivated with the ability to operate with little supervision.

Communicates effectively and has excellent customer service and interpersonal skills.
Work Environment
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The incumbent works in a typical office environment but will also work in outside field areas of land which may include…