1. Exercises direct supervision over the assigned divisions to include: authorizing time-off, approving payroll and hiring; coordinates staffing and operational activities; ensures that training and development is provided to staff; provides consistent accountability with disciplinary actions (as warranted), in addition to maintaining a healthy and safe work environment.
2. Manages all functions of the sanitary sewer and stormwater operations to include coordinating, prioritizing, and assigning operational activities for sanitary sewer and stormwater systems including collection systems construction, stormwater drainage, and pump stations.
3. Participates in the development and implementation of goals, objectives, policies, and priorities for Water Distribution operations. Identifies resource needs; recommends and implements policies and procedures. Sets objectives and procedures for work group(s) within the sanitary sewer and stormwater operations.
4. Serves as the Regulatory Compliance Officer for sanitary sewer and stormwater operations by coordinating activities to maintain permit compliance with regulation agencies such as the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ), and State Engineer’s Office (SEO).
5. Prepares, recommends, and manages the budget for sanitary sewer and stormwater operations.
6. Assists the Wastewater Operations Officer on making recommendations for Capital improvement plan(s) and implements the plan(s) accordingly.
7. Ensures standard operating procedures (SOPs) for operating and maintaining the sanitary sewer and stormwater operations are completed, accurate, and up to date; maintains the preventative and corrective maintenance software.
8. Coordinates and monitors the work of external contractors and ensures compliance with specifications and City standards, for effective, safe, and secure operations.
9. Coordinates departmental activities and priorities with other City departments and external agencies. Represents the City of Casper on related boards and committees.
10. Continuously monitors plant operations, reviews and assesses operational logs, records and reports issues; and inspects plant facilities and operations on a regular basis.
11. Prepares, reviews, and interprets operational and statistical reports.
12. Represents the City of Casper by responding to the public, citizens, its employees, and others in a prompt, professional, and courteous manner while continuously maintaining a positive customer service demeanor.
13. Performs other duties of a similar nature or level.
Knowledge (position requirements at entry):Knowledge of:- Principles and theories of sanitary sewer and stormwater operations.
- Mathematical concepts and application.
- Municipal budgeting including capital plans.
- Tools and equipment used in sanitary sewer and stormwater operations services including computer software programming used for operational control.
- Current trends and innovations in sanitary sewer and stormwater operations.
- Applicable Federal, State, Local and City government codes, rules and regulations relating to the various aspects of sanitary sewer and stormwater operations.
- Theories, principles, and practices of sanitary sewer and stormwater operations.
- Operational characteristics, services and activities of sanitary sewer and stormwater operations.
- Procedures, methods and techniques of sanitary sewer and stormwater operations.
- Organizational and management practices as applied to the analysis and evaluation of programs, policies, and operational needs.
- Administrative principles and practices, including goal and objective development, work planning and employee supervision.
- Basic principles of municipal budget preparation and control.
- Principles of supervision, mentoring, training, and developing the work of others.
- Recordkeeping principles.
- Modern office equipment, software, and operating systems/applications.
Abilities (position requirements at entry):Ability to:- Routinely demonstrate the City of Casper core values.
- Follow all City safety rules and procedures and immediately respond to/investigate observations or employee reports of accidents/incidents or unsafe conditions.
- Apply federal, state, and local laws, rules, and regulations pertaining to sanitary sewer and stormwater operations.
- Plan and manage compliance with reports, analysis, and regulations relating to sanitary sewer and stormwater operations.
- Assess and prioritize situations under work pressure, exercise good judgment, and make sound decisions.
- Maintain confidentiality.
- Set work priorities and work independently with minimal supervision.
- Analyze problems, identify alternative solutions, project consequences of proposed actions, and recommend solutions in support of goals.
- Compose appropriate recommendations and prepare clear and concise reports.
- Present accurate and reliable reports which contain findings, set direction and offer recommendations to achieve desired goals and end results.
- Interpret and explain City policies and procedures.
- Apply and convey technical expertise.
- Comply with municipal budgeting policies and practices.
- Select, supervise, mentor, train, and develop staff.
- Provide effective leadership and direction.
- Coordinate the work of personnel.
- Operate modern office equipment, software, and operating systems/applications.
- Maintain a neat and professional appearance.
- Follow written and verbal instructions and direction.
- Communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
- Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
Skills (position requirements at entry):Skill in:
- Sanitary sewer and stormwater operations relating to maintenance and repair.
- Interpreting and applying applicable laws, rules, and regulations.
- Basic principles of municipal budgeting including capital planning.
- Allocating limited resources in a cost effective manner.
- Providing customer service.
- Technical writing.
- Mentoring and developing employees.
- Maintaining confidentiality.
- Delegating and prioritizing work.
- Public speaking.
- Project management.
- Time management.
- Conflict resolution.
- Compiling, analyzing, organizing, and evaluating data and making appropriate recommendations based on findings.
- Operating in a courteous, knowledgeable, and tactful manner with customers, staff and the general public.
- Oral and written communication, sufficient to exchange or convey effective information and to receive work direction.
- Operating modern office equipment, including computer software and operating systems/applications.