Assistant Director of Water Utilities - Treatment

City of Maypearl; Weatherford (TX); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Weatherford is hiring an Assistant Director of Water Utilities to plan, direct engineering activities related to water and wastewater infrastructure and ensure reliable, safe and economical operations.

You will supervise staff and contractors, coordinate projects, develop budgets and plans, and present recommendations to the Municipal Utility Board and City Council to improve service within budgeted funds.

Qualifications

• Leadership and supervisory capabilities.
• Experience managing water/wastewater treatment facilities.
• Ability to plan and direct engineering projects with regulatory compliance.

Responsibilities

• Manage daily operations of water and wastewater treatment facilities.
• Supervise and evaluate staff and contractors; interviews and disciplinary actions as needed.
• Prepare reports and budgets; coordinate with City departments and agencies.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Regulatory compliance

Education

Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering

Job description

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https://issuu.com/cityofweatherford/docs/assistant_director_of_water_utilities_brochure_4_?fr=sODFmMTg5NzQwMTI

Job Summary:

Under general direction of the Director of Water Utilities, 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.

Roles and Responsibilities:

• 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, acting 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 assure 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.

• Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering or a related field.
• Five years’ experience with water/wastewater treatment and infrastructure, and project management OR by any combination of training and experience leading to the described level of knowledge and skill.
• Registration as a Texas Professional Engineer, or ability to obtain within six months, is preferred. Individuals with Class A TCEQ certification in water and/or wastewater treatment may be considered.
• Must have a valid Class C Texas Driver’s License, and driving record must meet or surpass guidelines as set forth by the City.
• Three years of supervisory experience in management capacity.