Team Lead - Water/Wastewater

City of Temple, TX; Temple (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Temple, TX seeks a Team Leader – Water/Wastewater to oversee environmental service programs, including backflow and FOG, protecting the potable water system and wastewater infrastructure. The role reports to Environmental Services leadership and manages program compliance and budgets.

You will lead field inspections, coordinate educational materials for customers, prepare staff reports, and liaise with other divisions and agencies to ensure regulatory adherence.

Qualifications

• Associates degree in environmental science or related field is required.
• Experience with computers and location devices.
• Experience in reading maps, blueprints and engineering plans.

Responsibilities

• Oversees all requirements for each program, including compliance schedules and enforcement as needed.
• Leads a team that inspects backflow, FOG, and stormwater facilities and maintains program databases per laws.
• Responds to inquiries and complaints related to all programs.
• Participates in development and implementation of program goals, objectives, and policies.
• Participates in budget processes for each program.
• Reviews plans and drawings and provides input on backflow, grease collection, and erosion control installations.
• Leads and develops educational material for utility customers on a regular schedule.
• Delivers monthly and semi-annual reports to management and leadership.

Education

Associates degree in environmental science or related field

CSI license (TCEQ Customer Service Inspection)

BPAT license or ability to obtain within two years

Grease Trap and Interceptor Training and Stormwater Pollution Prevention Training

Job description

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Summary

The Team Leader – Water/Wastewater is responsible for leading key environmental services related to Utility services, specifically the backflow Program and the Fats, Oils and Grease (FOG) program. Directly responsible for protecting the potable water system, wastewater collection system, and reclamation plants through program implementation and compliance with local ordinance, along with State and Federal laws. The Team Leader – Water/Wastewater is responsible for delivering high quality service to customers, supervising and reporting program.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Oversees all requirements for each program, including the issuance of compliance schedules, and assists with enforcement as needed
• Leads a team that inspects backflow, FOG, and stormwater facilities, and maintains the database for each program in accordance with local, state, and federal laws
• Responds to inquiries and complaints related to all programs
• Participates in the development and implementation of program goals, objectives, and policies
• Participates in making decisions regarding the implementation of policies
• Participates in the annual budget process for each program
• Reviews plans and drawings, providing input to the Environmental Services Manager regarding the construction and installation of backflow prevention devices, grease collection systems, and erosion control
• Leads, plans, and develops educational material for each program for utility customers on a regular schedule
• Delivers monthly reports to the Environmental Services Manager (or more frequently if needed) and semi-annual updates for each program to the Assistant Department Director and other key members of leadership
• Serves as the field liaison for the Utility department to other divisions, departments, and outside agencies
• Interfaces with other agencies with which the City jointly operates
• Represents the City at staff functions, meetings, and workgroups as needed
• Assists with negotiating and resolving sensitive and controversial issues
• Attends and participates in professional group meetings, staying abreast of new trends and innovations in the field related to each program
• Alerts the Environmental Services Manager when regulatory changes may impact the department’s operations and budget
• Initiates needed correspondence with regulatory agencies
• Prepares and presents staff reports and other necessary correspondence
• Follows City policies, procedures, and safety guidelines
• Performs other duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications

• Combination of education and experience equivalent to an Associates degree in environmental science or related field
• Experience working with computers and location devices
• Experience in reading maps, blueprints and engineering plans

Certifications and Licences

• TCEQ issued Customer Service Inspection (CSI) license
• Backflow Prevention Assembly Testing (BPAT) license or ability to obtain within two (2) years of employment
• Complete Grease Trap and Interceptor Training and Stormwater Pollution Prevention Training courses

Thank you for your interest in the position. Please note only those selected for an interview will be contacted.