Job Description

Responsible for assisting in overseeing and directing the City’s entire water transmission and distribution system and wastewater collection system.

Salary Range: $77,563.20 - $100,848.80 (Depending on qualifications and experience)

Number of Direct and Indirect Reports (include titles): 6 -Field Supervisors, 1 –Water Quality Technician, 3 -Water/Wastewater Inspectors, 29 -Wastewater Utilities Operators, 27 -Water Utilities Operators, 1-Departmental Coordinator.

Financial Budget Responsibility: Department Budget: $10 million:

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned

• Manage operations and supervision in Water Distribution, Metering Services, Construction, Sewer Maintenance and Repair, Inflow & Infiltration, Inspections, and Administration. Guide on hydrologic issues

• Direct work force in procedures that comply with state and federal regulations, ordinances, and laws.

• Develop policy and procedures for water/wastewater operations.

• Interpret data to ensure uninterrupted service to all water/wastewater customers.

• Manage, prepare, and review the Water Capital Improvement Program and Annual Operating Budget.

• Assists with reports to the City Council.

• Assist with water resources management programs with the North Texas Municipal Water District.

• Review, maintain, and adjust policies for the Skill-Based Pay System and act as assessor for program requirements.

• Write, coordinate, and execute departmental policies and procedures with Human Resources for 70+ employees.

• Manage response to customer inquiries with appropriate actions, and coordinate customer claims for property damage with Risk Management.

• Develop and implement asset management and long-term planning for improvements to the Water Distribution and Wastewater Collection Systems.

• Coordinate with other City departments to include completed projects in the City’s master records.

• Meet with service providers and vendors to evaluate new products and materials.

• Coordinates with other departments by reviewing plans for site permit applications and attending pre-construction meetings.

• Assigns, evaluates, and supervises the performance of subordinate staff.

• Resolve significant work issues involving employees.

• Interview/hire candidates, develop job descriptions.

• Coordinate staff and consultants needed for complex analyses and engineering feasibility studies.

• Review and analyze the effect of new federal or state legislation on city water plans, facilities and programs.

Minimum Qualifications

• Four-year college degree

• 3 years of related experience

• 1 year of management experience

Or an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential functions of the job.

Preferred Qualifications

Education/ Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or related field of study

• 3 - 5 years experience in water distribution, wastewater collection or similar field

• TCEQ Class B Water Distribution License, or the ability to obtain within 2 years.

• TCEQ Type III Wastewater Collections License, or the ability to obtain within 2 years.

• TCEQ Customer Service Inspection License

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Extensive knowledge of Water Distribution and Wastewater Collections Operations

• Comprehensive knowledge of industry materials for the replacement of existing infrastructure

• Comprehensive knowledge of safety work zones and construction procedures

• Skill in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Access, and Outlook)

• Appropriate National Incident Management System certification

Licenses and Certifications

• TCEQ Class B Water Distribution License

• TCEQ Type III Wastewater Collections License

• TCEQ Customer Service Inspection License

Physical Requirements / Work Environment

The incumbent works in a typical office environment; with occasional exposure to unpleasant environmental conditions or hazards.