Chief Operator

Summary

We welcome and appreciate your interest in employment with the City of Corpus Christi. We are an equal opportunity employer; no information obtained during the recruitment or selection process is intended for any discriminatory purposes.

Pay

This position is an Exempt position at pay grade 210.

Attendance

Non-rotating 40-hour work week, Monday

• Friday, 8:00 am

• 5:00 pm; must be available to work additional hours as needed.

Who May Apply?

All persons legally authorized to work in the United States

Overview

The Chief Operator assists in operations of the City's sole water treatment plant to include activities such as monitoring chemical inventory, chemical ordering and deliveries, chemical contracts, invoice payments, operator training, and project and emergency scenario planning.

Responsibilities

• Ensures the safe, efficient, and effective operation of the O.N. Stevens Water Treatment Plant

• Assists in advanced level operational monitoring and changes to include chemical dosing, operational equipment functionality, and chemical inventory and delivery

• Identifies process changes to optimize treatment while maintaining efficient cost of treatment

• Prioritizes and assigns plant operations work activities and assists in project planning

• Reviews operations records, logs, and data entries in data acquisition system as well as computerized maintenance management system (Maximo) to ensure accuracy and compliance with regulations

• Assists in internal and external comprehensive compliance investigations

• Maintains record inventory for regulatory compliance

• Assists in the development of operating budget for operations

• Plans and/or conducts operator training to include continuous on-the-job training activities

• Monitors purchases of material and equipment for operations in compliance with City financial policies

• Assists in the hiring process for vacant operator positions

• Supervises and monitors time and performance of operations personnel

• Displays proficiency in computer systems including Microsoft suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.)

• Covers vacancies as needed

• Maintains plant grounds when necessary

• May be asked to perform other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Requires a Bachelor's Degree (BA/BS)
• Minimum of four (4) years of experience
• A combination of education and pertinent experience may be considered
• TCEQ Class B Water Operator License required at time of hire
• A valid driver's license is required; successful out-of-state candidates must be able to obtain a valid Texas driver's license within 90 days of hire

Other Information:

Benefits

The City offers an excellent benefit package that includes:

• Texas Municipal Retirement System

• TMRS is a required retirement plan for all full-time employees. Each employee automatically contributes 7% of their total compensation. The City will match employee contributions 2 to 1 during retirement.

• Medical/dental/vision/life coverage for employees and their eligible dependents.

• Vacation

• 88+ hours per year

• Personal leave

• 40 hours per year

• Sick leave

• 96 hours per year

• Voluntary 457b deferred compensation plan

• Ten (10) Holidays

• Flexible Spending Account

• City Employee Health & Wellness Clinic & City Employee Fitness Center

• Learning & Development Academy

• Tuition Reimbursement Programs

• Employee Recognition Programs

Basis of Rating

Application review and the City may also conduct additional skill assessment tests, in addition to the panel interview.

Closing Statement

• Selected applicants must be able to pass a background investigation and a pre-employment drug test.

• Any position that lists a minimum qualification for education level and/or license/certification will require the applicant to provide proof of documentation if selected for hire into the position with the City of Corpus Christi.

• In the event of an emergency, employees are required to work to provide for the safety and well-being of the public, including the delivery and restoration of vital services.