Utility Operations Manager

Hiring Range: $93,027 - $104,655

Full Pay Range: $93,027 - $139,540

Work Schedule: Monday - Thursday, 7:00am - 5:00pm

3-day weekends Friday - Sunday

Benefits at the City of Rowlett Include:

• 4-day work week
• Medical, dental and vision insurance
• Life insurance (2x salary up to $150,000)
• Long-term and short-term disability
• Flexible spending account
• 20-year retirement plan with the Texas Municipal Retirement System
• 5-year vesting and a 2:1 City match
• Vacation – 2 weeks during the first year, 3 weeks after the first year
• Sick leave – 2 weeks per year
• Employee Assistance Program
• Longevity pay

Position Overview  
Under general supervision, performs complex professional supervisory and administrative work overseeing the construction, operation and maintenance of City water and waste water distribution and collection systems. Work involves planning, organizing and directing personnel assigned to operations and maintenance programs of the water and waste water distribution and collection systems. Responsible for developing long-range plans and cost estimates for expansion of utilities services in accordance with projected needs of the service area, developing specifications and recommending bid awards for major equipment and material purchases, and assisting in budget preparations. Confers with City officials and various other public and private sector officials to coordinate and/or advise about utilities programs and activities.Oversees the planning, coordination, assignment and inspection of water distribution, waste water collection and system operations and maintenance, ensuring compliance with federal, state and local laws, regulations and guidelines concerning water quality and potability, and for sewage collection. Establishes and ensures compliance with policies and procedures to meet such regulations; ensures proper completion and submission of reports and forms as required by federal, state or local authorities.

Oversees activities of distribution and collection, field services and maintenance program personnel through direct or delegated supervision, ensuring adherence to established policies, procedures and standards. Reviews, develops and implements policy and procedures, as necessary, to improve program efficiency, and conducts staff meetings or prepares correspondence to disseminate information; ensures subordinates receive training necessary to perform assigned duties; receives, reviews and acts on plans and procedures developed by staff, as appropriate; reviews various reports, including activity logs and incident reports, and approves actions or makes recommendations as to procedure.

Administers or makes recommendations for routine personnel matters affecting direct subordinates, including recruiting, interviewing, hiring, training, assigning, scheduling, granting leave, appraising and disciplining, etc., submitting such records and reports as required by Utilities management; reviews job performance evaluations of personnel as submitted by subordinate program supervisors.

Conducts simple and in-depth research, as necessary, to project long-range needs for distribution and collection systems, overall utilities system operations and enhancement of technology, and associated cost estimates; prepares and presents oral and written reports to Director of Public Works and other management personnel as requested or otherwise deemed appropriate.

Confers with consulting engineers to determine proper operation of distribution and collection systems and/or modifications available to improve efficiency; prepares and/or modifies specifications for equipment and materials, reviews bid proposals, and recommends award of purchase contracts. Responsible for the development of annual budget proposals, and assists in analyzing budget requests of various Utilities divisions and programs; may conduct research to develop long-range capital expenditure plans. Informs and advises officials of the City, and other public and private sector agencies, as appropriate, about financial, engineering, and other needs of the system and about its facilities.Bachelor's degree in public or business administration, environmental engineering, or a related field, and seven (7) to nine (9) years of responsible experience in the maintenance and operation of water and waste water systems, including three (3) to five (5) years of supervisory experience; or any equivalent combination of training and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities.Must reside within a 1-hour response time from Public Works Building; employee will have (6) six months from employment date in which to relocate. Subject to be on-call during non-working hours. May be required to work nights, weekends and holidays. Ability to respond during severe weather emergencies. Mobility within a field environment.

Valid driver's license required. Must have and maintain a good driving record in accordance with the driving standards as established by the City of Rowlett. Must report all traffic citations to his/her departmental Director or his/her designee within two working days of receipt.

The complete job description for this position can be found here.

Salary : $93,027 - $139,540