Assistant Director Of Public Works - Utilities

POSITION SUMMARY

Assists the Director of Public Works in the managerial activities related to the operations of the Utility Services Division which includes storm drainage, water distribution, wastewater collection, wastewater and water treatment, automated metering systems, and sanitation. This position also includes the managerial activities related to fleet operations for the department. Provides direct supervision over the day-to-day activities of work performed. Ensures the proper maintenance, repair, and relocation of city utilities in accordance with legal requirements and City policy under the direction of the Director of Public Works.

Annual Salary Range is $88,568 - $129,344

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Selects, supervises, and evaluates assigned staff

• Establishes work rules and performance standards, annual performance evaluations, and initiates and implements disciplinary actions as warranted

• Maintains a healthy and safe working environment

• Provides for the training and motivation of subordinates to make full use of individual capabilities and to meet changing system demands

Plans, organizes, and manages the day-to-day operations of the division

• Assists the Director of Public Works in the planning of major projects, programs, and operations of the division

• Ensures that all materials and supplies required for ongoing operations and special projects are ordered and available as needed

• Performs daily review of all service work orders to ensure they are properly completed

• Coordinates vehicle fleet and equipment repairs and responsible for Department fleet readiness for daily work activities and emergency responses

Receives complaints and inquiries and responds appropriately

• Assists with complaint investigations and recommends corrective actions as necessary to resolve problems

• Communicates effectively with the public

Supervises the operations and maintenance of City water plants, wastewater treatment plants, wastewater collections system, water distribution system, Fats, Oils & Grease (FOG) Program, Inflow & Infiltration (Smoke) Program and SCADA to ensure operational readiness under direction of the Public Works Director.

• Oversees contracts including daily water supply source management

• Organizes workloads and staff assignments for operational compliance

• Oversees progress, directs changes in priorities and schedules to ensure work is performed per appropriate guidelines, procedures, and legal regulations

Observes and enforces all safety requirements involved in construction, maintenance, and repair of the City's water/wastewater system, including, but not limited to, confined spaces, trenches, vehicle, equipment and machinery operations, compressors, and use of power tools

Responsible for maintaining, repairing and replacing small tool and equipment inventories in vehicles and shop

• Responsible for maintaining and keeping secure, and adequate inventory of parts, such as repair clamps, brass fittings, tapping saddles, fittings, valves, fire hydrants, valve boxes, manholes, adjustment rings and risers, etc., for the various sizes and types of materials utilized in the utility systems, coordinates ordering with the Public Works Director

Assists the Public Works Director in the preparation of the annual budget and assists with the execution of the adopted budget plans consistent with City policy

• Plans for departmental growth and development and assists in administering assigned budget

• Reviews trends and data analysis

• Reviews equipment needs and purchases equipment through bidding process with approval from the Public Works Director

• Assists with the execution of the adopted budget to be consistent with City policy

Develops, gathers data, recommends, and implements utility policies and procedures in accordance with legal requirements and established standards

• Monitors existing policies, processes, and procedures to ensure citywide compliance

• Monitors and analyzes state and federal legislation and regulatory rulemaking to identify potential issues and prepare related correspondence to protect the City's interest

• Prepares Requests for Proposals and Contracts

Provides job site supervision and monitoring of operational activities

• Plans, prioritizes, schedules, assigns, and monitors work ensuring service quality levels are maintained

Serves as a liaison with internal departments, external service providers, and with the community

• Promotes partnership and public relations

• Acts as a resource and liaison to City Departments

This position is essential, during an emergency, this position may be required to provide services or perform duties for the benefit of the public and continuity of city operations. These may include services or duties different from those performed in the usual course and scope of thisposition

Subject to 24-hour recall

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's Degree public administration, civil engineering, environmental science, construction management or a closely rated field

• Three (3) years paid full-time responsible experience in utility management, operations, and maintenance

• Two (2) years paid full-time supervisory experience

OR:

• Eight (8) years full-time responsible experience in utility management, operations, and maintenance

• Four (4) years paid full-time supervisory experience

• Any combination of experience and education which provides the applicant with the level of required knowledge and abilities will be considered

LICENSES, CERTIFICATES, AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS

• Must pass a pre-employment drug screen, physical agility exam, criminal background, and MVR check

• Class B Groundwater Treatment Operator License from the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ)

• ORany combination of two licenses below:

• Class C Groundwater Treatment Operator License from the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ)

• Class B Water Distribution License from the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ)

• Class B Wastewater Treatment Plant Operators License from the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ)