Assistant Director Of Water Utilities-Treatment

Job Summary

Under general direction of the Director of Water Utilities, the employee plans, develops, coordinates, and directs engineering activities related to water and wastewater infrastructure; drainage evaluations and improvements to ensure adequate capacity and optimize reliability and efficiency with safe, economical construction.

• Manage overall daily operations of the water and wastewater treatment facilities.
• Manage, direct, coordinate, schedule, monitor, and evaluate the work of subordinates, including interviewing applicants and imposing disciplinary measures when required in a professional manner.
• Coordinate, schedule, monitor, and evaluate the work of contractors engaged in the daily operation, repair, installation, and maintenance of the water and wastewater treatment facilities.
• Assist management with training of staff relating to performance, safety, emergency response plans, etc.
• Assist management by continually seeking ways and means to reduce departmental costs and enhance delivery of projects.
• Maintain, or direct the maintenance of, permanent regulatory and engineering records and updating of facility maps.
• Develop, or oversee the development of, policies, procedures, and methods to be followed by subordinates.
• Compile, compose, review, and edit various types of reports such as performance reports, maintenance records, etc. in an accurate and timely manner.
• Research, request, and recommend various types of equipment used by the water and wastewater treatment facilities including vehicles, equipment, tools, etc.
• Prepare vulnerability assessments and emergency response plans.
• Provide long-range and short-range program planning of improvements to water/wastewater infrastructure to enhance the delivery of the best public service possible within budgeted funds.
• Make recommendations for and administer Division budgets.
• Create, coordinate, and plan water and wastewater utility projects with contractors and other City departments in a professional manner.
• Review/interpret engineering criteria and designs for water and wastewater to ensure compliance with guidelines, State, Federal, and City regulations.
• Provide recommendations for capital improvement projects at water and wastewater treatment facilities.
• On assigned contract projects, act as Owner's Representative; track schedules, budgets, contractor pay estimates, change orders, and other requirements and documentation contained in project contract documents; ensure project delivery is in accordance with contract documents.
• Coordinate maintenance and construction projects with other City personnel to ensure efficient operation of treatment facilities.
• Recommend and coordinate duties, projects, engineering design, and construction activities with field and contract personnel, other City departments, and outside agencies such as engineering firms in a professional manner.
• Prepare various reports and presentation documents suitable for the Municipal Utility Board, City Council, and/or the general public in a timely and accurate manner; may be called upon to present information at Municipal Utility Board meetings, City Council meetings, or to the general public.
• Develop, compile, prepare, distribute, and present various types of special reports and studies in an accurate and timely manner.
• Compile data for and prepare information to be incorporated into legal documents such as ordinances, bond issuances, and regulatory agency permits.
• Review contract agreements for accuracy and recommend desirable changes.
• Establish and maintain an effective working relationship with regulatory agencies, engineers, contractors, city personnel, and the general public.
• Coordinate and assist with various City departments regarding plans for water and wastewater treatment facilities.
• Investigate citizen complaints and recommend appropriate action to be taken.
• Attend monthly Municipal Utility Board meetings.
• Other related duties as assigned.

• Extensive knowledge of federal, state, and local regulations for treatment of water and wastewater; methods and techniques for treatment of water and wastewater; and engineering and…