INTERNAL : Water Engineering & Technology Director Job Portland Oregon USA,Engineering

Position: INTERNAL ONLY: Water Engineering & Technology Director
Location: Portland

The Position

The Water Engineering & Technology department is seeking a Water Engineering & Technology Director. This position leads and directs Clean Water Services (CWS) Water Engineering and Technology (WET) Department, ensuring alignment with the organization's vision, mission, and long-term goals. Oversees the planning, design, and construction of major infrastructure, including conveyance, pump stations, buildings, and Water Resource Recovery Facilities (WRRF). Notes:
The following opportunity is open only to regular, probationary, and temporary employees who are currently employed by Clean Water Services. Candidates who are selected to move forward in the recruitment process will be invited to self-schedule their interview. Please be sure to check your email for status updates.

Essential Functions

(This section outlines the essential functions assigned to the position. The essential functions listed below are not intended to include all duties that may be assigned to this classification. CWS may modify, add, or remove duties or functions at its discretion.)

Provides guidance to the Chief Engineering and Water Technology Officer (CE&WTO) in developing and executing WET strategies, priorities, goals, objectives, and policies.

Develops and implements the departmental roadmap and ensures alignment with CWS initiatives. Establishes multi-year operational plans and implementation timelines that support strategic priorities.

Establishes service levels and oversees the development, implementation, and management of staffing plans, operating budgets, and capital budgets. Defines and monitors project delivery methods to ensure efficient, effective delivery of capital improvements to conveyance, WRRF, pump stations, and building infrastructure from inception through construction and startup.

Conducts assessments and leads continuous process improvement initiatives to reduce risk, increase reliability, and optimize lifecycle costs. Identifies opportunities to implement innovative solutions that reduce costs and provide maximum value in the capital improvements program.

Manages organizational alignment and fosters cross-departmental collaboration. Promotes clarity of roles, responsibilities, and objectives across internal teams and divisions within the department.

Facilitates the development and execution of succession planning and continuity of business operations.

Directs the development of planning and capital improvements programming for conveyance, WRRF, and building projects to address long-term compliance, capacity, and reliability drivers.

Monitors legislative and regulatory policy initiatives and trends at the federal, state, and local levels. Supports utility operations programs to meet regulatory compliance and reporting requirements. Assists the Regulatory Affairs Department with developing and negotiating CWS wastewater, stormwater, and air discharge permits.

Develops systems to monitor the progress of operational projects, ensuring timely and successful completion. Implements project tracking tools, reporting structures, and accountability mechanisms.

Builds collaborative relationships with partners and stakeholders.

Directs the work of technical, professional and/or supervisory staff. Oversees employee development and performance, including selection and training; preparation of performance appraisals, and development or improvement plans; resolves complaints and grievances; implements disciplinary actions.

Creates and maintains a positive, engaged, equitable, and inclusive workplace culture within the department, to improve the work groups' understanding and recognition of diversity in the workplace, and foster multidisciplinary and integrated team approaches.

Drives a CWS or personal vehicle for work-related purposes.

Qualifications

KNOWLEDGE OF:

Contemporary, advanced principles and practices of sanitary and civil engineering and natural treatment systems and their application to wastewater treatment systems
Civil, mechanical, and sanitary/environmental engineering design principles, and practices and their application to a wide variety of water resource recovery facilities and occupied building projects
Complex principles and practices of construction management, including scheduling, contracting, and claims negotiations
Materials, equipment, and methods used in the construction, repair, and maintenance of wastewater collection systems or treatment facilities
Asset management and facilities engineering principles and practices
Operational characteristics, services, and activities of a sanitary engineering program
Organizational and management practices as applied to the analysis and evaluation of programs, policies, and operational needs
Principles and practices of program and project development and administration
Contract administration practices and principles
Advanced principles and practices of budget preparation and control
Principles of supervision; teambuilding and coaching techniques and practices
Pertinent…