Deputy Department Director

Under the direction of the Department's Senior Director, this position will serve as the Deputy Director of Water Compliance.  This position is responsible for oversight and management all aspects of regulatory compliance related to water, wastewater, and stormwater operations.

Supervision Exercised/Received:

• Exercised: This classification typically supervises other employees.
• Received: This classification typically reports to a director or other executive.
• Note: Other reporting relationships may apply.

This role involves leading compliance efforts, ensuring adherence to federal and state regulations, and collaborating with internal teams to integrate compliance into operational practices.

• Lead and manage all regulatory compliance activities for water, wastewater, and stormwater operations, ensuring adherence to federal and state requirements.
• Develop and implement compliance programs for pipelines, facilities, and infrastructure aligned with company policies and regulatory standards.
• Serve as the primary liaison with federal and state regulatory bodies, advocating for DPU’s interests in policy discussions and regulatory developments.
• Coordinate with state and federal regulators to facilitate inspections and compliance reviews.
• Perform regulatory assurance through internal audits.
• Review forms, procedures, and operational practices to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements.
• Research regulatory interpretations and assess potential impacts on the organization.
• Prepare and deliver presentations on compliance matters to stakeholders and regulatory bodies.
• Collaborate with internal teams to build improvement plans and meet training needs related to compliance.
• Champion processes, procedures, and safety standards to ensure continuous improvement and adherence to regulatory requirements.
• Manage regulatory inspections, audits, and reporting requirements, maintaining accurate documentation and records.
• Support due diligence and risk assessment activities.

• Develop and monitor metrics for compliance performance, utilizing insights to drive continuous improvement initiatives.
• Oversee budget management, cost tracking, and forecasting for compliance-related activities.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:
 TYPICAL KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES: These are a representative sample; position assignments may vary.

Knowledge (some combination of the following):

• Budget analysis
• Community relations
• Computer programs such as Microsoft Office Suite
• Electronic databases and related software applications within department's focus area
• Federal, states, and local laws, rules, regulations, codes, and statutes
• Government administration and legislative processes
• Government finance and budgeting practices
• Organizational structure in focus area
• Policy development
• Project management
• Related policies and procedures
• Specific knowledge and standards within focus area

Skills (some combination of the following):

• Coaching and mentoring employees
• Communicating with various internal and external departments
• Conducting extensive research
• Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships
• Managing and leading
• Performing data analysis
• Planning, directing, coordinating, and evaluating operations of the department of focus
• Preparing, writing, and reviewing reports and other work, including scope of work
• Providing strategic oversight to City departments and functions
• Responding in a timely manner to inquiries and concerns of the public
• Serving as Director in the absence of the Director
• Using efficient learning techniques to acquire and apply new knowledge and skills
• Working strategically and collaboratively across departments and agencies
• Oral and written communication
• Interpersonal communication

Abilities (some combination of the following):

• Be adaptable
• Anticipate future needs and assess operational concerns
• Balance conflicting priorities
• Make important decisions
• Be flexible
• Problem solve
• Self-manage
• Work in teams

MINIMUM TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor's Degree in public administration or field directly related to assignment
• Eight years of progressively responsible related experience that includes significant management and supervisory experience
• Master's Degree in a field directly related to the assignment is preferred
• An equivalent combination of training and experience (as approved by the department) may be used to meet the minimum qualifications of the classification

Salary : $106,021 - $177,053