Assists the Utilities Director in the managerial activities related to the operations of the Utilities Division and 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 Utilities Director.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Selects, supervises, and evaluates assigned staff. Establishes work rules and performance standards, annual ... more details
POSITION SUMMARY
Assists the Utilities Director in the managerial activities related to the operations of the Utilities Division and 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 Utilities Director.
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 Utilities Director 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 with Fleet Maintenance Department 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 Utilities 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 Utilities Director
Assists the Utilities 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 Utilities 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
Must be able to work the allocated hours of the position and be willing to report for duty on short notice at any hour of the day or night
Performs other duties as required or assigned
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
LICENSES, CERTIFICATES, AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS
Valid Class C Texas Driver’s License
Reliable transportation and liability insurance
Appointment will be conditional upon successful completion of the following pre-employment checks:
Criminal background check
Controlled substance screening
Class B Groundwater Treatment Operator License from the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ)
OR COMBINATION OF
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)
OR COMBINATION OF
Class C Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator License and
Class III Wastewater Collection License from the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ)
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