Administrator, Water and Wastewater Operations

City of Alexandria, LA; Alexandria (LA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Alexandria, LA is seeking a senior manager to oversee the Water and Wastewater Departments, including treatment facilities, distribution lines, and pumping systems. The role involves directing operations, safety, budgeting, and contract administration to ensure reliable water services.

The candidate must hold a Civil/Environmental Engineering degree with seven years of supervisory experience in water utilities and hold Louisiana Class IV water certifications, with a valid driver's

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil, Chemical, or Environmental Engineering or related field.
• Seven years of progressively responsible supervisory experience in water utility management, contract administration, water system design and construction or related field.
• Equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
• Must possess Class IV certifications in Water Production, Distribution, and Treatment and Wastewater Treatment and Collection (Louisiana).
• Must possess a valid driver's license and obtain/state license as required.

Responsibilities

• Oversee construction projects, maintenance activities and operations of Water and Wastewater Departments.
• Supervise staff; plan, assign, review, and discipline as needed; manage budgets and procurement.
• Ensure compliance with EPA, DEQ and health regulations; review plans and specifications for projects.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Contract administration

Water utility management

Project supervision

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil, Chemical, or Environmental Engineering

Job description

The purpose of this classification is to perform administrative and technical work at the management level, overseeing construction projects, maintenance activities, and general operations of the Water Department and Wastewater Department, including the treatment facility, system lines, manholes, sewer pump stations, and storm water pumping system, for the City of Alexandria.

This position is subject to 24-hour call.Organizes, schedules, supervises, assigns, reviews, and inspects operations, maintenance,and construction activities of the water production/distribution systems and the wastewater collection, treatment, and storm water pumping systems. Inspects, recommends, and directs alterations and modifications to the existing water production/distribution systems and components; reviews drawings, plans, and specifications relating to new and existing projects, equipment, and components.

Manages subordinate supervisory, technical, and support staff; supervisory duties include instructing, assigning, and reviewing work, planning, maintaining standards, coordinating activities, allocating personnel, acting on employee problems, selecting new employees, and recommending and approving transfers/promotions, discipline, termination, and salary increases; reviews the work of subordinates for completeness and accuracy; evaluates and makes recommendations as appropriate; offers advice and assistance as needed.

Coordinates daily work activities; organizes, prioritizes, and assigns work; monitors status of work in progress and inspects completed work; consults with assigned staff, assists with complex/problem situations, and provides technical expertise.

Oversees projects and work activities to monitor progress and ensures compliance with established standards; advises field crews in techniques and practices; reviews reports; reviews and approves requests for materials and supplies.

Designs, plans, and implements administrative systems and procedures necessary to increase production and reduce operating costs; writes and amends safety rules and regulations; oversees the administration of the department's safety programs.

Reviews and approves all emergency operation plans for the Water and Wastewater Departments.

Develops fire protection requirements and ensures maintenance of the fire hydrants.

Updates and maintains a hydraulic model of the water system; updates, implements, and maintains the backflow prevention program.

Participates in the process of developing specifications for equipment and material procurement; prepares and writes contract provisions and specifications.

Ensures compliance with the EPA, DEQ, and the Department of Health and Hospitals rules and regulations; ensures compliance with all applicable rules, regulations, standards, policies and procedures; initiates any actions necessary to correct deviations; prepares information for the state and federal regulatory agencies regarding the annual Treatment Plant Environmental Audit.

Ensures department goals and vision are aligned with those of the organization.

Establishes and administers a comprehensive budget for the support of all required projects, programs and services; prepares and submits the annual budget for approval; analyzes, prepares, and presents monthly departmental budget reports, updates and budgetary activity data; submits financial reports to peers and staff members; provides financial analysis and the potential impact of requested expenditures; prepares, reviews and/or approves/disapproves purchase order requests and bid advertisements.

Inspects, recommends, and directs contracted activities of the Wastewater Annual Requirements Contract.

Provides direction to consulting engineers in the preparation of plans and specifications for various treatment and collection system projects.

Participates in short- and long-range study and research activities to ensure adequate water supply is maintained; ensures water quality meets federal, state, and local requirements and guidelines.

Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university in Civil, Chemical, or Environmental Engineering or related field preferred; supplemented by seven (7) years of progressively responsible supervisory experience in water utility management, contract administration, water system design and construction or related field; and/or wastewater operations, to include sludge handling and disposal, contract administration, wastewater rehabilitation processes and related experience; or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience which provides the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities for this job.

Must possess Class IV certifications in Water Production, Distribution, and Treatment and Wastewater Treatment and Collection as issued by the State of Louisiana at the time of appointment. Will be required to obtain and maintain additional certifications and/or training as deemed necessary.

Must possess a valid driver's license. Will be required to obtain a valid State of Louisiana driver's license at the time of appointment and maintain it throughout employment for this classification.