Assistant Director Of Public Works - Water & Wastewater

SERVE

At the City of Plano, our values make us who we are and guide us as we SERVE our city. As members of Team Plano, our organizational Values (what is most important to us) make up the acronym, SERVE (Stewardship Engaged Respectful Visionary Excellence).

Job Details

This job opening will close on June 30, 2024.

The Assistant Director of Public Works

• Water & Wastewater reports to the Director of Public Works and leads a large team in planning, coordinating, and managing the operations, maintenance, regulatory compliance, and activities of the City's Water/Wastewater Division. This position is responsible for developing and implementing the annual strategic plan for water/wastewater, which identifies key challenges and initiatives related to infrastructure and city crews and services, and for evaluating emerging technology in water and wastewater utilities. The Assistant Director also administers assigned departmental programs and projects and liaises with federal, state, and local governmental agencies, engineering and legal consultants, contractors, and developers regarding various departmental matters. In addition, the position acts on behalf of the Director of Public Works as required and supervises assigned personnel while ensuring the division's compliance with the department's mission and the City of Plano's values.

The Plano Public Works Department is accredited by the American Public Works Association (APWA).

The position allows working from home for one (1) day per week.

The target salary for this position is $120,000 to $160,000 depending on qualifications.

Examples of ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

Management reserves the right to add, modify, change, or rescind the work assignments of different positions and to make reasonable accommodations so that qualified employees can perform the essential functions of the job.

• Develops and implements annual water strategic plan that identifies risks and sets goals for water quality improvements, water infrastructure inspection and renewal, preventative maintenance on water and pump station infrastructure, and system metrics.

• Develops and implements annual wastewater strategic plan that identifies risks and sets goals for CMOM requirements, infrastructure renewal/replacement, capacity improvements, I&I, odor reduction, and system metrics.

• Reviews and approves the preparation of bids and contracts for CIP and other construction related contracts, reviews and approves contracts for maintenance services, monitors and evaluates the efficiency and effectiveness division processes and procedures, develops and implements goals as part of the overall department strategic plan, directs the evaluation and update of division standard operating procedures.

• Develops a short and long term facility maintenance plan for water pump stations and sewer lift stations.

• Works with the compliance group to ensure compliance with regulations and internal policies.

• Directs the implementation and follow-through on safety procedures and training for field staff.

• Oversees staff that manage contracts related to department goals.

• Serves as the division liaison by meeting with residents, business owners, consulting engineers, outside organizations and other department managers and directors, discussing, evaluating, recommending and resolving issues and problems and responding to questions, inquiries and concerns.

• Supervises utility operations manager and pumping superintendent to ensure compliance with strategic plan goals for Utility Operations, Preventative Maintenance and Compliance, and Pumping groups.

• Supervises technical staff such as water/wastewater civil engineers for the successful management of technical studies, civil engineering design plans, and reports related to the water/wastewater system.

• Regularly reviews, verifies adherence to, and updates the city's Water Quality Management Plan.

• Prepares and presents reports related to a variety of topics for City Management, citizens, and City Council on the progress of departmental and division programs and related issues.

• Directs the planning and implementation of emergency response functions of supervisory staff during extreme events.

• Implements requests from citizens, City Council, and the City Manager for improvements not addressed in the Community Investment Program (CIP); directs the development of future public works projects.

• Manages projects by assisting with planning, developing and executing infrastructure projects, researching and making recommendations concerning development projects, facilitating pre-construction meetings, working with project engineers, inspectors and contractors to resolve problems, monitoring the progress of strategic objectives and assisting with the department portion of the City Council strategic plan.

• Facilitates the formulation of department policies and procedures for planning and implementing the City's water/wastewater public works programs to include safety policies and procedures.

• Responds to inquiries regarding department projects and City Council agenda items; attends Council meetings and other public meetings to answer questions and provide additional information.

• Develops and administers divisional budgets by assisting with budget implementation, recommending the appropriate services and staffing levels, forecasting additional funds needed for personnel, equipment, materials and supplies, approving expenditures and recommending and implementing budget adjustments.

• Interacts with all City departments in accomplishment of water/wastewater and CIP related Public Works activities.

• Serves as department director when director is away.

• Regular and consistent attendance for the assigned work schedule is essential.

Marginal Duties:

• Performs other duties as assigned.

Typical Decisions: The incumbent is authorized to make decisions based on delegated authority of the Director of Public Works and may set policy and service program levels appropriate to Department Head level positions. The incumbent determines appropriate budget levels for the Water/Wastewater Public Works division; evaluates service levels and takes actions necessary to implement City policies and procedures. Relays and communicates policy decisions and vision/values to Divisions. The incumbent resolves citizen complaints and makes necessary service level adjustments when necessary.

Minimum Qualifications:

Knowledge of: Public Works operations including water distribution, water pumping, water quality, sewer distribution, sewer pumping, TCEQ and EPA compliance, and construction management principles and practices of Civil Engineering and public administration; long-range planning and budgeting.

Skill in: Supervising and evaluating performance of assigned staff; communicating effectively both verbally and in writing; establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with co-workers, public officials, and the general public; developing department-wide budgets; planning and developing administrative policies; delivering formal presentations to various sized groups.

Education: Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or related field.

Experience: Five (5) years of progressively responsible experience involving public administration, including infrastructure design, construction, maintenance or operation of a variety of public works activities, with an emphasis on water/wastewater related construction, including five (5) years in a supervisory capacity.

Any work related experience resulting in acceptable proficiency levels in the above Minimum Qualifications is an acceptable substitute for the above specified education and experience requirements

Licenses and Certifications: A State of Texas Professional Engineer license (or ability to obtain in 6 months); or dual Water TCEQ Wastewater Collection Class II (or higher) License, and Water Operator Distribution Class B (or higher) License preferred. Texas Class C driver's license (must obtain within 30 days of hire per state law).

Conditions of Employment: Must pass a drug test, driver's license check, criminal history background check, periodic CJIS background check (for positions requiring access into Police buildings) and social security number verification check.

Physical Demands and Working Conditions: This is primarily a sedentary office classification although standing in work areas and walking between work areas may be required. Finger dexterity is needed to access, enter, and retrieve data using a computer keyboard or calculator and to operate standard office equipment; vision to read printed materials and a computer screen; hearing and speech to communicate in person and over the telephone. Positions in this classification occasionally bend, stoop, kneel, reach, push, and pull drawers open and closed to retrieve and file information. Employees must possess the ability to lift, carry, push, and pull materials and objects weighing up to 25 pounds.

Employees work in an office environment with moderate noise levels, controlled temperature conditions, and no direct exposure to hazardous physical substances. Employees may interact with upset staff and/or public and private representatives in interpreting and enforcing departmental policies and procedures.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed and are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills which may be required. The position also requires meeting the essential requirements of the Physical Demands and Working Conditions, with or without reasonable accommodation.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Equal Opportunity Employer

• EOE/M/F/V/D

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