What are the responsibilities and job description for the WATER UTILITIES PROGRAM MANAGER position at City of Amarillo Texas?
JOB TITLE :
Program Manager - Water Utilities
JOB CLASS NUMBER : MGT580
PAY GRADE : G-17
FL S A STATUS : Exempt
BUSINESS UNIT NAME :
Laboratory Administration
REPORTS TO :
Assistant Director of Utilities
SUPERVISORY WORK :
Quality Control and Administrative Staff
SUMMARY
The City of Amarillo is seeking exceptionally organized, enthusiastic, and skilled leaders for the position of Program Manager - Water Utilities in support of administrative oversight of assigned division wide conservation programs and functions. This person will support teamwork through exceptional communication with organizational leadership by performing effective management of continuously monitoring new or amended state and federal regulations, policies and legislative issues regarding the water and wastewater industry. This person will support the community by providing publicly accessible reports such as the annual Consumer Confidence Report and other reports required by the Texas Water Development Board and other regional partners. This person will support public health by overseeing the quality control functions of our current and future TNI (formerly NELAC) Accredited Laboratory operations related to data reporting and program management. This position will be required to work shifts including evenings, weekends, or holidays as necessary by the department.
ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES
- Program Management
Maintain a working knowledge of regulations that are pertinent to the operation of a water and wastewater utility operation, including but not limited to Safe Drinking Water Act (SDWA), Texas Water Code, National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES), Texas Administrative Code Title 30, and local municipal ordinances
Performs routine data entry into platforms such as TCEQ STEERS and EPA CDX for all Water Utilities Division permits including but not limited to MOR, DMR, and MS4 permits
Oversees the daily operation of QA / QC personnel in the development of future accreditation efforts of currently non-accredited parameters.
M I NIMUM REQUIREMENTS
Requires a Bachelor's Degree in Business, Environmental Science, Public Administration or related field, or able to obtain within (4) years and a minimum of four years of documented work history involving progressively responsible positions related to : environmental management and administration, environmental compliance, public sector administration responsibilities, water policy (federal, state and local). A combination of experience and education may be considered. Negotiating skills and additional experience regarding Texas legislative process, interim studies and legislative oversight is preferred. Valid Texas Driver's License required.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
ADA PROFILE
Reasonable accommodation will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position. While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is required to exert up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and / or up to 10 pounds of force to move objects, as well as walk, stand, balance, climb, sit, kneel, hear, crouch, feel, finger, grasp, handle, lift, reach, speak, see, and talk. Also requires the ability to make rational decisions and preform repetitive motions.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
The employee works in a dynamic environment that requires the employee to be sensitive to change and responsive to changing goals, priorities, and needs. Weekend and non-routine hours can be expected regarding attendance of public meetings and community outreach programs. Routine travel is to be expected about 20 percent of the time.
The City of Amarillo is an Equal Opportunity employer and encourages applications from eligible and qualified persons regardless of race, color, religious creed, national origin, ancestry, age, gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, familial status, disability, genetic information or protected veteran status, in compliance with applicable federal, state and local law.
The City of Amarillo provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities on a case by case basis. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process, please contact the Human Resources Office at 806-378-4294.
