Job Description

Posting number: A264130-10

Department: Utilities (41/42)

Division: Transmission & Distribution

Job classification: Assistant Superintendent, Distribution Plant, 209

Posting type: Open

Categories: Utilities

Manages water/wastewater treatment operations for multiple plants. Leads team of supervisors in the achievement of system goals. Manages budgets, negotiates purchase orders with vendors, and oversees ongoing improvement projects. Responds to customer concerns and problems.

Examples of duties

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities performed by employees in this job. Employees may be requested to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description.

• Supervises, directs, and evaluates assigned staff. Supervisory functions include: makes hiring and termination decisions; prioritizes assignments and directs work; develops and oversees employee work schedules and approves time away from work; provides and/or facilitates employee training and development; approves/processes employee concerns and problems and counsels or disciplines as appropriate; completes employee performance appraisals; determines or makes recommendations regarding new hire salaries and salary changes; and acts as liaison between employees and management.
• Oversees vehicle inspections to ensure safe and proper operation, inventories items, purchases parts, and schedules repairs.
• Conducts safety tailgate meetings to inform and educate employees regarding safety protocols.
• Will be required to drive a City vehicle for city business use.
• Performs related work as required.

COMPETENCIES FOR SUCCESSFUL PERFORMANCE OF JOB DUTIES

Knowledge of:

• Knowledge of general arithmetic and budgeting
• Knowledge of modern office practices procedures, methods, and equipment
• Knowledge of English grammar, spelling, and punctuation
• Knowledge of the principles and practices of employee supervision
• Knowledge of Texas Commission on Environmental Quality and the City of Laredo regulations, policies, and procedures
• Knowledge of safety protocols and precautions related to water/wastewater treatment

Skills and Abilities:

• Skill in planning, organization, and time management
• Skill in performing a variety of duties, often changing from one task to another of a different nature
• Skill in problem solving and conflict resolution
• Skill in customer service delivery
• Ability to maintain accurate records
• Ability to project a positive and professional image of the City of Laredo
• Ability to give directions to and gain compliance from assigned staff
• Ability to comply with all City of Laredo’s ordinances, policies, and procedures
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, in English and Spanish
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships
• Ability to meet schedules and deadlines of the work
• Ability to maintain the confidentiality of information and professional boundaries

WORK ENVIRONMENT/CONDITIONS AND PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Physical Effort Requirements

Position will have the following exposures

• Office or similar indoor environment, relatively free from unpleasant environmental conditions or hazards.
• Occasional exposure to unpleasant environmental conditions and/or hazards. Occasional outside work.
• Frequent exposure to unpleasant environmental conditions and/or hazards. Majority of work performed outside or with exposure to risk.
• Exerting up to 35 pounds of force occasionally, up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 20 pounds of force constantly having to move objects.

Work Environment Locations

Position will require the employee to work in the following types of work environments

Seldom

• Confined space

Sometimes

• Construction site
• Warehouse environment

Frequently

• Office or similar indoor environment
• Outdoor environment
• Street environment (near moving traffic)
• Vehicles

Exposures

Position will require the employee to be exposed to the following environmental elements

Never

• Communicable diseases

Seldom

• Individuals with known violent backgrounds
• Extreme cold (below 32 degrees)
• Moving mechanical parts
• Fumes or airborne particles
• Toxic or caustic chemicals or substances

Sometimes

• Individuals who are hostile or irate
• Loud noises (85+ decibels such as heavy trucks, jack hammers, construction)

Frequently

• Extreme heat (above 100 degrees)

Travel

Position will require the employee to travel

Never:

• International travel

Seldom:

• National travel

Sometimes:

• Regional travel

Frequently

• Local travel

Qualifications

Required Education and Experience

• High School Diploma or GED
• At least ten (10) years of experience in water distribution/treatment systems of which one (1) year is in supervising personnel.

Foreign Education:

• Applicants who have completed education outside of the United States must submit a foreign credential evaluation completed by a professional credential evaluation agency that is a member of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) or the Association of International Credential Evaluators (AICE) The evaluation must verify the U.S. equivalency of the degree and identify the comparable U.S. degree level. Applicants are responsible for obtaining and submitting the required evaluation documentation.

Note: The City of Laredo is not responsible for any fees associated with obtaining a foreign credential evaluation or educational equivalency documentation.

Supplemental information

Required Licenses or Certifications

• Texas Commission of Environmental Quality (TCEQ) Water Operator License Class C must be obtained within 12 months of employment**

• Texas Commission of Environmental Quality (TCEQ) Water Operator License Class B must be obtained within 36 months of employment**

As part of the minimum requirements for all positions with the City of Laredo, a thorough background check and certified school transcripts will be required from all applicants who are offered employment.

Effective February 24, 1997, all selected applicants are required to undergo a drug and alcohol test prior to employment.

Effective January 7, 2008, all persons in safety-sensitive functions/positions, as per City of Laredo Drug and Alcohol Policy definition, shall be subject to random drug and alcohol testing.

A person with a disability who needs a reasonable accommodation related to a selection process is requested to contact the Human Resources Department at (956) 791-7480 two days prior to the scheduled interview and/or test if applicable.