Director of Water & Sewer

City of East Point; East Point (GA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

City of East Point is seeking a Water & Sewer Director to plan, organize, and direct department operations including drinking water, sanitary sewer, stormwater, and related services. The role supervises staff, manages budgets, and sets long-term programs in coordination with the City Manager and Public Works.

The position requires a PE license, Georgia certifications, and significant supervisory experience in municipal water/sewer systems.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or related field.
• Master’s degree preferred.
• Minimum ten (10) years of increasingly responsible experience in Water & Sewer, including at least five (5) years of supervisory and management experience.
• Equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Knowledge of management concepts, principles and practices of civil engineering and Water & Sewer administration.
• Knowledge of modern methods, techniques, and equipment as applied to the design, construction, repair, and maintenance of Water & Sewer.
• Knowledge of City and departmental policies and procedures.
• Knowledge of supervisory practices.
• Knowledge of the geography of the City.
• Knowledge of State and Federal environmental policies and regulations.
• Skills in understanding and interpreting design drawings, construction specifications, and contract documents.
• Skills in planning, directing, and supervising the work of subordinate personnel.
• Ability to be available for emergency calls on a 24-hour basis.
• Ability to prepare and maintain accurate reports and records.
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively, both orally and in writing.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with Federal, State, and City agencies, City employees, City officials and the general public.
• Ability to work in a variety of extreme weather conditions.
• Ability to participate in the development of long-term plans and programs related to the City and the Water & Sewer Department.

Responsibilities

• Plans, directs and supervises Water & Sewer employees engaged in water filtration and distribution, collection and disposal of sanitary sewer waste, stormwater, engineering activities, and maintenance as related to all aspects of the water and sewer industry.
• Schedules, assigns, inspects, and evaluates work; instructs and trains staff; monitors work daily; reviews employee performance.
• Ensures work complies with state laws, permits and regulations.
• Conducts regular inspections of the City’s water and sewer infrastructure and plans and schedules needed repairs, upgrades, and maintenance; manages Capital Improvement Program.
• Reviews and approves residential, commercial and industrial development plans; inspects construction sites for compliance with UDC regulations.
• Inspects work in progress and ensures timely completion of projects; coordinates activities with other departments and agencies.
• Develops and implements work schedules, methods, practices, policies and procedures to enhance department operations.
• Ensures employees comply with city and departmental policies, procedures, and safety rules; provides safety training.
• On call for emergencies; supervises street cleanup after accidents/storms or other emergencies.
• Receives and investigates citizen complaints; meets with citizens to inspect problems; schedules repairs, construction, or maintenance related to Water & Sewer.
• Prepares and submits annual departmental operating budget and monitors expenditures within approved budget.
• Serves as final purchasing agent for the department, including preparing specifications for equipment and materials.
• Interviews applicants for department positions and handles personnel actions.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Civil engineering knowledge

Communication

Emergency readiness

Budgeting

Reading drawings

Understanding design drawings

Interpreting specifications

Contract documents

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or related field

Master’s degree preferred

Tools

Job description

This position plans, organizes, and directs the functions of the Water & Sewer Department including all aspects and operations of drinking water, sanitary sewer, storm water, meter repair, and technical services. Work involves planning, directing and supervising personnel, ensuring the timely and efficient completion of projects, and the completion of the annua budget for the department. The Water & Sewer Director is also responsible for determining major department policies, planning long-term programs, and making strategic and, at times, difficult administrative decisions. Work is performed under the general supervision of the City Manager and collaborates with the Public Works Department as needed.

• Plans, directs, sand supervises City Water & Sewer employees engaged in water filtration and distribution, collection and disposal of sanitary sewer waste, stormwater, engineering activities, and maintenance as related to all aspects of the water and sewer industry.
• Schedules, assigns, inspects, and evaluates work; instructs and trains in correct methods and procedures; monitors work on a daily basis; reviews and evaluates employee performance.
• Ensures that work is performed in compliance with state laws, permits and regulations.
• Conducts regular inspections of the City’s water and sewer infrastructure and lans and schedules needed repairs, upgrades, and/or maintenance, manages Capital Improvement Program.
• Reviews and approves all residential, commercial and industrial development plans; inspects construction sites for compliance with UDC regulations.
• Inspects work im-progress and ensures the timely and efficient completion of assigned Water & Sewer projects, conducts reinspection’s to ensure proper completion of repairs and maintenance; coordinates activities with other departments and agencies.
• Develops and implements work schedules, methods, practices, policies and procedures to enhance the operation of the department.
• Ensures employees comply with City and departmental policies, procedures, and safety rules; provides safety training to employees; ensures Water and Sewer buildings are clean, organized, and in workable order.
• Works on call for emergencies; supervises and conducts street clean-up efforts after accidents/storms, or other emergencies.
• Receives, reviews and investigates citizen complaints/requests; meets with citizens to inspect and/or discuss problems; resolves complaints/requests and schedules needed repairs, construction, or maintenance related to Water & Sewer.
• Prepares and submits annual departmental operating budget to City Manager based on analysis of projected needs and resources; reviews, approves and monitors expenditures within approved budget.
• Serves as a final purchasing agent for the department, including preparing all specifications for equipment and materials used by the department.
• Interviews applicants for department positions, reviews and appropriate actions on various personnel actions including hiring, promoting and disciplining.
• Operates City vehicles in the performance of duties.
• Regularly attend scheduled meetings of the City Council and other necessary.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or related field.
• Master’s degree preferred.
• Minimum ten(10) years of increasingly responsible experience in Water & sewer, including at least five (5) years of supervisory and management experience.
• Equivalent combination of education and experience.

• Knowledge of management concepts, principles and practices of civil engineering and Water & Sewer administration.
• Knowledge of modern methods, techniques, and equipment as applied to the design, construction, repair, and maintenance of Water & Sewer.
• Knowledge of City and departmental policies and procedures.
• Knowledge of supervisory practices.
• Knowledge of the geography of the City.
• Knowledge of State and Federal environmental policies and regulations.
• Skills in understanding and interpreting design drawings, construction specifications, and contract documents.
• Skills in planning, directing, and supervising the work of subordinate personnel.
• Ability to be available for emergency calls on a 24-hour basis.
• Ability to prepare and maintain accurate reports and records.
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively, both orally and in writing.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with Federal, State, and City agencies, City employees, City officials and the general public.
• Ability to work in a variety of extreme weather conditions.
• Ability to participate in the development of long-term plans and programs related to the City and the Water & Sewer Department.

CERTIFICATION, LICENSE AND SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

• P.E. Certification required.
• Georgia Soil and Water Conservation Commission (GSWCC) level 1B Certification required.
• Possession of a valid State of Georgia Driver’s License and a satisfactory motor vehicle record(MVR).

PHYSICAL DEMANDS and WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work requires routine sitting, walking, and standing. The position requires lifting up to 50 pounds, climbing, crouching, kneeling and pulling.

The work is typically performed in an office. Due to the nature of the organization and the on-site supervisor and inspection duties performed, considerable time is spent outdoors. During occasional emergency situations, the incumbent may be exposed to extreme weather and working conditions.