Water Administration - Assistant Director of Water Utilities

GENERAL DESCRIPTION In support of the Director of Water Utilities, this position oversees Water and Wastewater Operations in the Water Utilities Department including Water Production, Water and Wastewater Treatment, Distribution and Collection System, and Quality Control Lab to ensure effective water and sewer service to customers that are compliant with regulatory requirements. This position is an integral member of the administrative and management team which is challenged with continually improving the primary functions and services of the Water Utilities Department. SUPERVISION EXERCISED Exercises direct supervision over management, professional, and clerical staff. IMPORTANT AND ESSENTIAL DUTIES Directs operational procedures and practices for the following Divisions: Water Production, Water and Wastewater Treatment, Distribution and Collection, and Water Quality Laboratory. Reviews proposed and implemented Federal and State regulations; anticipates changes and develops strategies to deal with changes. Assists in the development of capital and operating budgets for the Water Department. Oversees Professional Services and Construction contracts for Water Department capital projects. Provides direction to Professional Service and Engineering Firms for Master Plan development and other system studies. Operates a City vehicle daily to travel to various water treatment plants, pump stations, storage tanks, lakes, and vendors. Continually demonstrates leadership qualities and cultivates leadership qualities in divisional staff members. OTHER JOB RELATED DUTIES Perform other job-related duties and responsibilities as assigned KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES Knowledge of: Basic principles and practices of municipal activities, including water utilities management and organization. Basic principles and practices of civil, structural, and hydraulic engineering related to water and sewer systems. Principles and practices of water and wastewater facilities construction and repair, including occupational safety. Laws and regulations related to the water industry. Word processing and spreadsheet software. Safe driving principles and practices. Skill to: Read and interpret engineering plans and specifications. Estimate financial, material, personnel and equipment requirements for budget preparation and project costing. Manage and supervise activities of a wide variety of personnel involved in treatment and field operations. Operate office equipment including computer equipment. Operate a motor vehicle safely. Ability to: Communicate clearly and concisely with a wide variety of people, including media, both orally and in writing. Review and direct Divisional procedures and practices regarding manpower usage, scheduling, equipment purchases, and facility repair/replacement schedules. Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with those contacted in the course of work, both internally and externally. Follow and embrace the City of Abilene Core Values – Respect, Integrity, Service Above Self, and Excellence in All We Do. Lead, manage, and perform as a team member in a manner that accomplishes the Division’s mission and treats team members with dignity, courtesy, and respect. Experience and Training Guidelines: For positions with more than one level, all listed requirements at the lower levels are required at the higher levels. Any combination equivalent to experience and training to provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities may be qualifying.  Knowledge, skills, and abilities may be obtained through: Experience: Six (6) years of progressively responsible management experience in a related field is required. Three (3) years of experience in the water and wastewater utility industry is preferred. Education/Training: A Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in engineering, environmental science, or a related field is preferred. License or Certificate: A valid Texas driver’s license or the ability to obtain one within ninety (90) days of employment, or a military waiver is required. Possession of, or the ability to obtain, a class “A” license from the State of Texas in both Water and Wastewater within 2 years of employment is preferred.    Special Requirements: Essential duties require the following physical skills and work environment: With or without accommodation, the “X” indicates the overall strength demand of the position during a typical workday: ___     Sedentary – lifting of no more than 10 pounds _X_     Light – lifting no more than 20 pounds; carrying up to 10 pounds ___     Medium – lifting no more than 50 pounds; carrying up to 25 pounds ___     Heavy – lifting no more than 100 pounds; carrying up to 50 pounds ___     Very Heavy – team lifting over 100 pounds; carrying more than 50 pounds Physical Demand Codes: The following describes whether or not the position is expected to exert the physical demands listed during a typical workday as well as the overall frequency of the task: Codes for how often: N         =          No E         =          Extensive (100 – 70% of the time) M         =          Moderate (60 – 30% of the time) I           =          Infrequent (20 – 10% of the time) A         =          Almost Never (<10% of the time) Code / Task _M_    Standing _M_    Sitting _M_    Walking _A_     Lifting _M_    Carrying _I_      Pushing/Pulling _A_     Overhead Work _M_    Fine Dexterity _A_     Kneeling _A_     Crouching _A_     Crawling _I_      Bending _I__    Twisting _I__    Climbing _I__    Balancing _E_     Vision _E_     Hearing _M_    Talking ___     Other:  _____________________

Salary : $114,326 - $142,907