Assistant Director of Utilities

Overview

Department: Utilities

Reports to: Director of Public Works/Utilities

Summary: Under general supervision, manages the personnel, facilities, and equipment for the operation and maintenance of the City's water and wastewater treatment plants and Field Services operations of the Utilities division; checks the stormwater permit and emergency response programs for compliance with state and federal standards; monitors operations and budgets, and develops policy and procedures revisions; monitors the maintenance and repair of the distribution and collection systems, and maintenance of the water distribution and water metering systems and equipment.

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The opening line about essential functions includes standardized language under the Americans with Disabilities Act. The core duties reflect the representative responsibilities listed below.

• Manages the Water and Wastewater Treatment plants, Water Distribution/Wastewater Collection divisions, and public utilities field operations, including infrastructure, maintenance, and operations; develops and implements policies, procedures, goals, and objectives. Monitors treatment plants' and field operations' work activities to identify and resolve problems and maintenance requirements; ensures operations comply with state and federal laws, regulations, safety standards, and City policies and procedures.
• Monitors operations; reviews and evaluates work methods and procedures to assure quality results and efficient use of resources; develops plans, priorities, and resource allocations for treatment plants, infrastructure maintenance, support, development and repair issues.
• Coordinates treatment plants' operations, staffing, and maintenance procedures; meets with supervisors to define and resolve problems; coordinates assignments and equipment allocation; evaluates efficiency and effectiveness of methods and identifies opportunities for improvement.
• Manages staff; plans, prioritizes, and assigns tasks and projects; instructs and trains staff, monitors work, and develops staff skills; evaluates performance, and ensures compliance with quality and safety standards; analyzes workload trends and develops staffing, training, and assignment plans.
• Assures effective communication of issues; interprets and explains federal and state rules and regulations; investigates and resolves complaints and customer service issues.
• Manages the collection, analysis, and reporting of operational, administrative and laboratory data; maintains records and prepares mandated reports for regulatory agencies, and status reports on treatment plants' and field services operations.
• Develops and monitors operational budgets; monitors and approves expenditures; manages the purchase of equipment, tools, and materials and ensures inventory is sufficient to meet operational demands.
• Supports the divisional operations with regular and timely attendance.
• Must have and maintain a cell phone for City use to hold this position.
• Supports the relationship between the City and the public by demonstrating courteous and cooperative behavior when interacting with visitors and City staff; maintains confidentiality of work-related issues and City information; performs other duties as required or assigned.

Education, Training and Experience Guidelines: Bachelor’s degree in engineering preferred AND five years' experience in water utilities management, and project management in the public sector.

Knowledge of:

• Fundamentals of civil engineering, mathematics, and physics.
• State and Federal regulations governing municipal utilities, and the treatment and transmission of water and wastewater; including US EPA, CFR, and TCEQ rules and standards.
• TCEQ quality regulations, inspection protocols, best practices, and compliance standards.
• Principles and practices of maintenance and repair for water & wastewater facilities and equipment.
• Principles of design, construction and maintenance of W/WW projects.
• Principles and practices of administrative management, including personnel rules, cost accounting, budgeting, procurement, contract management, project management, and employee…