Water & Wastewater Director

General Description:

The purpose of this job within the organization is to manage the Citys Water and Sewer Utilities Department to including the water distribution system; water filter plant and associated raw water intakes; sanitary sewer collection system and associated pump stations; wastewater treatment plant and associated pretreatment program; utilities infrastructure and plant maintenance; and water and sewer utilities engineering.

This job manages the daily operations of the Water and Sewer Department; serves as an intermediary to City Management, City Council, and the South Carolina Department Environmental Services (SCDES); prepares and manages the Departments budget; ensures compliance with applicable federal, state & local permits and regulations; formulates long-range goals for the Utility; and manages the ordinances and develops policies pertaining to the operations and maintenance of the water and sewer systems.

This position reports to the Deputy City Manager.

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements:

Requires a bachelor's degree in engineering or related sciences. Requires seven (7) years of engineering experience in water treatment and distribution, and/or wastewater treatment and collection, with five (5) years minimum supervisory experience. Prefer ten (10) years of dynamically responsible experience in water and sewer utilities operations management. Prefer five (5) years of experience working with the SCDES.

Special Certifications and Licenses:

Must possess a South Carolina Professional Engineers (PE) License.

It is preferred for the position to hold one or more and/or work toward obtaining the following South Carolina licenses.

• Water Distribution System Operator License (Class A preferred)
• Water Treatment Plant Operator (Class A preferred)
Biological Wastewater Treatment Operator (Class A preferred)

Desirable Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Demonstrated knowledge and experience in making sound financial, technical and management decisions.
• Coaching knowledge, experience and demonstrated development of team members, managing performance and helping team members reach their full potential.
• Possess exemplary leadership, communications and team building skills.
• Skilled and adaptable to performing under stress when confronted with emergency situations and/or tight deadlines.
• Proven decision-making abilities, affecting a major segment of the organization and the general public operating within in a dynamic environment.
• Ability to personally demonstrate the priority of safety and create an environment of safety-first culture.
• Ability to lead team members, build trust and maintain a healthy work environment.
• Possess exemplary leadership, communications, and team building skills.
• Ability to deal with people beyond giving and receiving instructions. Must be adaptable to performing under stress when confronted with emergency situations or tight deadlines.
• Ability to maintain positive customer-focused relationships with co-workers, supervisors, agencies, the general public, and all other internal and external customers. Personally demonstrates appropriate customer service skills.
Work is performed onsite. The incumbent must be present at work to perform the essential functions of this job.

Essential Job Functions:

• Establishes and manages the Water and Sewer Utilities Department budget.
• Manages the Water and Sewer Utilities, Engineering Division, including the Citys Water and Sewer policies, procedures, standards and specifications.
• Ensures compliance with standards and regulations pertaining to the treatment and distribution of drinking water.
• Ensures compliance with applicable regulatory permits including but not limited to the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination Systems (NPDES) Permits, solids (i.e., screenings, sludge, and/or biosolids) management pertaining to the water and wastewater treatment works.
• Works with Billing / Finance to review accounts for proper rate setting, meter multiplier, etc. Establishes regular tests for metering accuracy, especially larger meters including wholesale customers.
• Manages the water distribution and sanitary sewer collection systems operations and maintenance, including elevated water storage tanks, and sanitary sewer pump stations.
• Manages the maintenance division for the treatment plants and sanitary sewer pump stations.
• Maintains water and sewer infrastructure inventory and prepares maintenance and/or replacement plans for those approaching the end of their service life.
• Manages the Water and Sewer Utilities Capital Improvements Plan including 10-year projections and master plans
• Manages and plans the extensions and/or expansions of the water distribution and sanitary sewer collection systems.
• Manages the Wholesale Water and Sewer Customer Agreements and associated metering devices.
• Assesses the causes and implements treatments for the control of odors and corrosion in the Citys wastewater collection system.
• Ensures that public inquiries and complaints are quickly addressed in a timely manner.
• Ensures proper accounting of wastewater treatment plant and water filter plant loading allocations and remaining capacity; directs associated reporting to SCDES, the Catawba Wateree Water Management Group and other associated agencies and affiliations.
• Aids development plan reviews pertaining to the water and wastewater systems.
• Analyze operational process control procedures, maintenance procedures, and instituting changes when necessary to achieve full compliance with all regulatory agency requirements.
• Maintain accurate inventory and operational records and prepare reports required by regulatory and bond agencies.
• Inspect facilities, evaluating O&M functions, review records and data, interview and select new personnel, and initiate and recommend new or improved methods or practices.
• Ensure compliance with City, County, State, and Federal laws and policies as well as the internal policies and procedures.
• Attend Council meetings and make presentations as required.
• Performs all other duties as may be assigned to meet organizational needs.

This Notice is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of duties, knowledge, skills and abilities required to do the job. This is intended only to describe the general nature of the job. A more comprehensive list of duties, responsibilities and essential job functions is available on the job description. The City of Rock Hill is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, political affiliation, disability, national origin, genetic information, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical condition), or age.