Treatment Division Director

Water Environment Federation; Alaska; On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Water Environment Federation seeks an executive to lead the Treatment Division’s water production, treatment and distribution facilities, wastewater treatment facilities, laboratory services and pretreatment program in Alaska. The role ensures division objectives are met within budget and coordinates with boards, regulators and the public.

Under general direction, responsibilities include policy development, staff recruitment and supervision, and collaboration with diverse partners to advance

Qualifications

• High-level administrative management direction and control.
• Oversee recruitment, selection and disciplinary actions of division staff.
• Manage budgeting and policy development within fiscal constraints.
• Coordinate division activities with boards, regulators, and the public.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative leadership for the Treatment Division's programs and projects.
• Develop and manage division goals, objectives, and budgets.
• Coordinate with boards, community groups, consultants, contractors, regulatory agencies and the public.

Education

Master’s degree in Civil Engineering, Engineering Management, Environmental Engineering, Construction Management, Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, Legal Studies, Computer Science, Computer Information Systems, Project Management or related discipline

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Engineering Management, Environmental Engineering, Construction Management, Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, Legal Studies, Computer Science, Computer Information Systems, Project Management or related discipline

Associate’s degree in Civil Engineering, Engineering Management, Environmental Engineering, Construction Management, Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, Legal Studies, Computer Science, Computer Information Systems

High school diploma, GED, or equivalent

Job description

Under administrative direction of the General Manager, performs high-level administrative management direction and control for the Treatment Division’s water production, treatment and distribution facilities, wastewater treatment facilities, laboratory services and industrial pretreatment program. Oversee the recruitment, selection and disciplinary actions of division staff. Manage, coordinate and establish policy and procedures, goals and objectives regarding the Treatment Division programs, functions and projects. Ensure division attainment of utility goals and objectives within fiscal and resource limitations. Manage the preparation of division annual operating and capital budgets, monitor expenses, and maintain budget changes within operating limitations. Coordinate division activities as required with various boards, community groups, consultants, contractors, regulatory agencies and the general public.

High school diploma, GED, or equivalent and twelve (12) years of experience in engineering, contract administration, accounting, program administration, utility management, managing projects or information systems of which two (2) years have been in a supervisory or lead capacity.

OR

Associate’s degree in Civil Engineering, Engineering Management, Environmental Engineering, Construction Management, Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, Legal Studies, Computer Science, Computer Information Systems, Project Management or a related discipline and ten (10) years of experience in engineering, contract administration, accounting, program administration, utility management, managing projects or information systems of which two (2) years have been in a supervisory or lead capacity.

OR

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Engineering Management, Environmental Engineering, Construction Management, Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, Legal Studies, Computer Science, Computer Information Systems. Project Management or a related discipline and eight (8) years of experience in engineering, contract administration, accounting, program administration, utility management, managing projects or information systems of which two (2) years have been in a supervisory or lead capacity.

OR

Master’s degree in Civil Engineering, Engineering Management, Environmental Engineering, Construction Management, Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, Legal Studies, Computer Science, Computer Information Systems, Project Management or a related discipline and six (6) years of experience in engineering, contract administration, accounting, program administration, utility management, managing projects or information systems of which two (2) years have been in a supervisory or lead capacity.

Satisfactory background check which includes criminal, education, and employment history at time of hire.

Valid State of Alaska Driver’s License and satisfactory Driving Record at time of hire.