Water Utilities Assistant Director, Operations; Water Utilities-Public Works

Position: WATER UTILITIES ASSISTANT DIRECTOR, OPERATIONS (WATER UTILITIES-PUBLIC WORKS)
Position is open until filled.

We are currently seeking:

A Water Utilities Assistant Director of Operations to join our team. In this role, you will direct the operations of the Water Utilities Department through effective staff management and resource allocation; ensures the Water Utilities Department services are provided in alignment with the City's goals and objectives, and in compliance with state and Federal regulations.

Your responsibilities will include:

* Organizing, directing and evaluating Water Utilities Department programs, staff and operations, including water treatment, production, distribution, maintenance, laboratory, wastewater collection and treatment, and special projects; monitors Department operations to identify and resolve problems; coordinate directly with Water Utilities Assistant Director - Administration to align mission, workload, and planning to meet the City's goals and objectives in compliance with state and Federal requirements.

* Special projects include, but not limited to, Sanitary Sewer Overflow Program, Cross Contamination Control Program, and TCEQ and PUC programs.

* Meeting regularly with staff to discuss and resolve workload and technical issues; planning, prioritizing and assigning tasks and projects; monitoring work, developing staff skills, and evaluating performance.

* Providing leadership, direction and guidance in operational priorities; evaluating department capital improvement plans, master plans, and operational plans, and recommending priorities and resource allocations.

* Managing budgets and monitoring expenditures; preparing special and recurring operational reports; recommending and implementing changes to existing policies; reviewing and approving administrative, technical and analytical reports as it pertains to the operation.

* Coordinating Department functions, and ensuring department programs and projects meet scope, schedule, cost and quality requirements, interpreting concerns, defining desired results, developing solutions, and recommending priorities of programs and projects.

* Coordinating with Public Works and other City divisions regarding operational projects in conjunction with other divisions.

* Managing a variety of administrative activities including computer records management, personnel issues, payroll reporting, and work activity reports.

* Ensuring effective communications; interpreting and explaining Federal and state rules and regulations; evaluating and analyzing policies and procedures and recommending solutions; ensuring Water Utilities Department activities are in compliance with all laws, policies, regulations and safety standards.

* Serving as a liaison with state and Federal agencies to coordinate projects and resolve technical and operational issues.

* Regular and timely attendance is required.

The above duties are not intended to serve as a comprehensive list of all duties performed by all employees in this classification, only a representative summary of the primary duties and responsibilities. Incumbent(s) may not be required to perform all duties listed and may be required to perform additional, position-specific duties.

Requirements and Skills:

* Analyzing infrastructure and engineering issues, evaluating alternatives, and developing logical recommendations based on findings.

* Using initiative and independent judgment within established procedural guidelines.

* Interpreting and applying technical standards and procedures, Federal and state rules and regulations, and City policies and procedures.

* Developing and implementing procedures for cost effective management of allocated resources.

* Application of engineering theory to complex operational activities.

* Preparing reports and checking designs, details, plans, and specifications of engineering projects.

* Interpreting technical instructions and analyzing complex variables.

* Supervising staff, delegating tasks and authority, and evaluating staff performance.

* Assessing and prioritizing multiple tasks, projects and demands.

* Establishing and maintaining cooperative working relationships with City employees, officials, and representatives from other local, state and Federal agencies.

* Operating a personal computer utilizing a variety of business software.

* Effective verbal and written communications.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Education and Experience:

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, or Business Administration, and five years' work experience in public sector utilities and civil engineering; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Required Licenses or

Certifications:

* Must possess a valid Texas Driver License with a good driving record.

* Applicants with an out-of-state driver license must provide an original certified driving record from the state of driving licensure.

* Must be licensed as a Professional Engineer with Texas Board of Professional Engineers is highly preferred.

* License for water, wastewater, and Customer Service Inspector from Texas Commission on…