Position will be open until filled.
GENERAL PURPOSE: Under general supervision, directs the administrative functions 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.
PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Organizes, directs and evaluates Water Utilities Department programs, staff and operations, including customer service, conservation, and special projects; monitors Department operations to identify and resolve problems; coordinates directly with Water Utilities Assistant Director – Operation 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, EPA’s Lead and Copper Rule, AMI meter reading system, and TCEQ programs.
• Meets regularly with staff to discuss and resolve workload and technical issues; plans, prioritizes and assigns tasks and projects; monitors work, develops staff skills, and evaluates performance.
• Provides leadership, direction and guidance in administrative priorities; develops and maintains water system modeling, evaluates department capital improvement plans, master plans, and operational plans, and recommends priorities and resource allocations.
• Prepares and manages budgets and monitors expenditures; prepares special and recurring operational reports; recommends and implements changes to existing policies.
• Coordinates Department functions, and ensures department programs and projects meet scope, schedule, cost and quality requirements; interprets concerns, defines desired results, develops solutions, and recommends priorities of programs and projects.
• Coordinates with Public Works divisions regarding development, revitalization, and rehabilitation projects.
• Manages a variety of administrative activities including computer records management, personnel issues, payroll reporting, and work activity reports.
• Ensures effective communications; interprets and explains Federal and state rules and regulations; evaluates and analyzes policies and procedures, and recommends solutions; ensures Water Utilities Department activities are in compliance with all laws, policies, regulations and safety standards.
• Serves as a liaison between various regional organizations and state and Federal agencies to coordinate projects and resolve technical and operational issues.
• Analyzes Department financial and resource information; develops and manages budgets and expenditures; reviews and approves administrative, technical and analytical reports.
• Regular and timely attendance is required.
• Other duties as assigned.
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:
• A Texas Driver License with a good driving record is required.
• Applicants with an out-of-state driver license must provide an original certified driving record from the state of driving licensure.
• Professional Engineer license with Texas Board of Professional Engineers preferred.
• License for water and wastewater from Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) preferred; additional specific technical certifications may be required.
Required Knowledge of:
• City organization, operations, policies and procedures.
• Fundamentals of civil engineering, mathematics and physics.
• Methods and practices for engineering planning studies and specifications for civil engineering and water & wastewater projects.
• Laws, regulations and standards relating to civil engineering construction projects.
• Principles and practices of water & wastewater facilities and equipment maintenance and repair.
• Principles of design, construction and maintenance of public works projects.
• Principles and practices of government project management and methods of evaluating construction contract compliance.
• Principles and practices of administrative management, including personnel rules, cost accounting, budgeting, procurement, contract management, and employee supervision.
Required Skill in:
• 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.
Physical Demands / Work Environment:
• Work is performed in a standard office environment.
Job postings may be withdrawn at any time at direction of the City Manager.